used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading With all her might she hated the king, and with equal intensity loved the cause of freedom.
ancestrynounUS /ˈænsestri/
the descendants of one individual
From this reading She was a tall, gaunt woman of Scotch ancestry, but loyal to the land that had given her a second home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the depths of her nature there was a great feeling of shame and disappointment that her only son was a hopeless cripple, and so could not be offered as a living sacrifice to the new cause.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was not a woman of many opinions, but the few that she held were rigid, and not to be trifled with.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was a tall, gaunt woman of Scotch ancestry, but loyal to the land that had given her a second home.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading With all her might she hated the king, and with equal intensity loved the cause of freedom.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the depths of her nature there was a great feeling of shame and disappointment that her only son was a hopeless cripple, and so could not be offered as a living sacrifice to the new cause.
crippleverbUS /ˈkrɪpəl/
deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
From this reading In the depths of her nature there was a great feeling of shame and disappointment that her only son was a hopeless cripple, and so could not be offered as a living sacrifice to the new cause.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading In the depths of her nature there was a great feeling of shame and disappointment that her only son was a hopeless cripple, and so could not be offered as a living sacrifice to the new cause.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading In the depths of her nature there was a great feeling of shame and disappointment that her only son was a hopeless cripple, and so could not be offered as a living sacrifice to the new cause.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading With all her might she hated the king, and with equal intensity loved the cause of freedom.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading In the depths of her nature there was a great feeling of shame and disappointment that her only son was a hopeless cripple, and so could not be offered as a living sacrifice to the new cause.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She was not a woman of many opinions, but the few that she held were rigid, and not to be trifled with.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading With all her might she hated the king, and with equal intensity loved the cause of freedom.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading She was a tall, gaunt woman of Scotch ancestry, but loyal to the land that had given her a second home.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She was a tall, gaunt woman of Scotch ancestry, but loyal to the land that had given her a second home.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In the depths of her nature there was a great feeling of shame and disappointment that her only son was a hopeless cripple, and so could not be offered as a living sacrifice to the new cause.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading With all her might she hated the king, and with equal intensity loved the cause of freedom.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She was a tall, gaunt woman of Scotch ancestry, but loyal to the land that had given her a second home.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading In the depths of her nature there was a great feeling of shame and disappointment that her only son was a hopeless cripple, and so could not be offered as a living sacrifice to the new cause.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading With all her might she hated the king, and with equal intensity loved the cause of freedom.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading With all her might she hated the king, and with equal intensity loved the cause of freedom.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading She was a tall, gaunt woman of Scotch ancestry, but loyal to the land that had given her a second home.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading In the depths of her nature there was a great feeling of shame and disappointment that her only son was a hopeless cripple, and so could not be offered as a living sacrifice to the new cause.
held dear
From this reading With all her might she hated the king, and with equal intensity loved the cause of freedom.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading She was a tall, gaunt woman of Scotch ancestry, but loyal to the land that had given her a second home.
ManhattannounUS /mænˈhætən/
one of the five boroughs of New York City
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She was not a woman of many opinions, but the few that she held were rigid, and not to be trifled with.
McGown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With all her might she hated the king, and with equal intensity loved the cause of freedom.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In the depths of her nature there was a great feeling of shame and disappointment that her only son was a hopeless cripple, and so could not be offered as a living sacrifice to the new cause.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In the depths of her nature there was a great feeling of shame and disappointment that her only son was a hopeless cripple, and so could not be offered as a living sacrifice to the new cause.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not a woman of many opinions, but the few that she held were rigid, and not to be trifled with.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In the depths of her nature there was a great feeling of shame and disappointment that her only son was a hopeless cripple, and so could not be offered as a living sacrifice to the new cause.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
and nothing more
From this reading In the depths of her nature there was a great feeling of shame and disappointment that her only son was a hopeless cripple, and so could not be offered as a living sacrifice to the new cause.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She was not a woman of many opinions, but the few that she held were rigid, and not to be trifled with.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
go across or through
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading She was not a woman of many opinions, but the few that she held were rigid, and not to be trifled with.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading In the depths of her nature there was a great feeling of shame and disappointment that her only son was a hopeless cripple, and so could not be offered as a living sacrifice to the new cause.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading She was a tall, gaunt woman of Scotch ancestry, but loyal to the land that had given her a second home.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading She was a tall, gaunt woman of Scotch ancestry, but loyal to the land that had given her a second home.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading In the depths of her nature there was a great feeling of shame and disappointment that her only son was a hopeless cripple, and so could not be offered as a living sacrifice to the new cause.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a tall, gaunt woman of Scotch ancestry, but loyal to the land that had given her a second home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the depths of her nature there was a great feeling of shame and disappointment that her only son was a hopeless cripple, and so could not be offered as a living sacrifice to the new cause.
a male human offspring
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading She was a tall, gaunt woman of Scotch ancestry, but loyal to the land that had given her a second home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was a tall, gaunt woman of Scotch ancestry, but loyal to the land that had given her a second home.
trifled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was not a woman of many opinions, but the few that she held were rigid, and not to be trifled with.
the topmost one of two
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was not a woman of many opinions, but the few that she held were rigid, and not to be trifled with.
at the time that
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading It was in the time when the king's men had things pretty much their own way, and mystery and plot held full sway, that there lived, in a little house near McGown Pass on the upper end of Manhattan Island, a widow and her lame son.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was not a woman of many opinions, but the few that she held were rigid, and not to be trifled with.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was a tall, gaunt woman of Scotch ancestry, but loyal to the land that had given her a second home.
