used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
a-waiting
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From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
subject to appointment
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
armourynoun
a collection of resources
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading "Open the gate, good master priest-poke," said the other, in a tone of authority.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
blasphemynounUS /ˈblæsfəmi/
blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
bold-faced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Thy business, friend?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
firebrandsnounUS /ˈfaɪərbrændz/
plural of “firebrand” — a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Thy business, friend?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
furbishverbUS /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/
polish and make shiny
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Open the gate, good master priest-poke," said the other, in a tone of authority.
gruffadjectiveUS /ɡrʌf/
brusque and surly and forbidding
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
hobblingverbUS /ˈhɑːbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
Hugo'snounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊz/
possessive form of “hugo” — French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
impiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpaɪəs/
lacking piety or reverence for a god
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
jestsnounUS /dʒests/
plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
and nothing more
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
engage in
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Open the gate, good master priest-poke," said the other, in a tone of authority.
the force of workers available
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
held or filled or in use
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "Open the gate, good master priest-poke," said the other, in a tone of authority.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
pitchyadjective
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
plagueverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
priest-poke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Open the gate, good master priest-poke," said the other, in a tone of authority.
pryingnounUS /ˈpraɪɪŋ/
offensive inquisitiveness
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
purgatorynounUS /ˈpɜːrɡətɔːri/
a temporary condition of torment or suffering
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
scornernoun
a person who expresses contempt by remarks or facial expression
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
a male human offspring
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Open the gate, good master priest-poke," said the other, in a tone of authority.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
unholyadjectiveUS /ənˈhoʊli/
not hallowed or consecrated
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
unintelligibleadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈtelədʒəbəl/
poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
untowardadjectiveUS /əntuːˈɔːrd/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
warmingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrmɪŋ/
imparting heat
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
whitnounUS /wɪt/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
which person or people
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
wicketnounUS /ˈwɪkət/
cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading "Hush," said Oliver, who was a true son of the Church, and moreover, being fresh from the services appointed for the recovery of poor souls from this untoward place, felt the remark of the stranger as peculiarly impious and full of blasphemy--"Hush! thou bold-faced scorner, and learn to furbish thy wit from some other armoury; we like not such unholy jests--firebrands thrown in sport!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Oliver, hobbling onward, reached the wicket, just then occupied by Hugo's broad and curious face prying out cautiously into the misty and unintelligible void, without being a whit the wiser for his scrutiny.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "What a plague do ye keep honest men a-waiting for at the gate," said a gruff voice from the pitchy darkness without, "in a night that would make a soul wish for a dip into purgatory, just by way of a warming?"
