used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
(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 "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
ARNOLDnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
on or to one side
From this reading He was speedily beaten down and flung aside by the miscreants who swarmed into the room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading He was speedily beaten down and flung aside by the miscreants who swarmed into the room.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
demolishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɑːlɪʃt/
torn down and broken up
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
fleeverbUS /fliː/
run away quickly
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading He was speedily beaten down and flung aside by the miscreants who swarmed into the room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
brought together in one place
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was speedily beaten down and flung aside by the miscreants who swarmed into the room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
illsnounUS /ɪlz/
plural of “ill” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was speedily beaten down and flung aside by the miscreants who swarmed into the room.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
miscreantsnounUS /ˈmɪskriənts/
plural of “miscreant” — a person without moral scruples
From this reading He was speedily beaten down and flung aside by the miscreants who swarmed into the room.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
and nothing more
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
pillagenounUS /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
punyadjectiveUS /ˈpjuːni/
inferior in strength or significance
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
rapinenoun
the act of despoiling a country in warfare
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
scabbardnounUS /ˈskæbərd/
a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
SurreynounUS /ˈsɜːri/
a county in southeastern England on the Thames
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading He was speedily beaten down and flung aside by the miscreants who swarmed into the room.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
two times
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading By chance, Surrey had his sword at his side, and, tearing this from its scabbard, sprang to the defence,--a gallant intent, but what could one weapon and one arm do against such odds as these?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
which person or people
From this reading Struck by sticks and stones that darkened the air, twice down, fleeing as those only do who flee for life, she gained her own house, thinking there to find security.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Vain hope! the door was battered in, the windows demolished, the puny barriers between the room in which they were gathered and the creatures in pursuit, speedily destroyed,--and these three turned to face death.
wretches
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From this reading "_In breathless quiet, after all their ills._" ARNOLD A body of these wretches, fresh from some act of rapine and pillage, had seen Mrs. Franklin, hastening home, and, opening the hue and cry, had started in full chase after her.
