used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERY.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "Fire the crib! fire the crib!" came from fifty throats, and almost as soon as spoken, the act was consummated.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Fire the crib! fire the crib!" came from fifty throats, and almost as soon as spoken, the act was consummated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
angeredadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡərd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
any thing at all
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Fire the crib! fire the crib!" came from fifty throats, and almost as soon as spoken, the act was consummated.
on or to one side
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
the act of burning something
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Fire the crib! fire the crib!" came from fifty throats, and almost as soon as spoken, the act was consummated.
consummatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəmeɪtəd/
brought to completion
From this reading "Fire the crib! fire the crib!" came from fifty throats, and almost as soon as spoken, the act was consummated.
cribnounUS /krɪb/
baby bed with high sides made of slats
From this reading "Fire the crib! fire the crib!" came from fifty throats, and almost as soon as spoken, the act was consummated.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Not a dollar in money, not a piece of plate rewarded their search.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading "Fire the crib! fire the crib!" came from fifty throats, and almost as soon as spoken, the act was consummated.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Fire the crib! fire the crib!" came from fifty throats, and almost as soon as spoken, the act was consummated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
fro
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From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Fire the crib! fire the crib!" came from fifty throats, and almost as soon as spoken, the act was consummated.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
depressingly dark
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not a dollar in money, not a piece of plate rewarded their search.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Not a dollar in money, not a piece of plate rewarded their search.
mutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A MYSTERY.
not any; not one
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a dollar in money, not a piece of plate rewarded their search.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
and nothing more
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
overturningverbUS /ˈoʊvərtɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “overturn” — turn from an upright or normal position
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
a human being
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Not a dollar in money, not a piece of plate rewarded their search.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Not a dollar in money, not a piece of plate rewarded their search.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading Not a dollar in money, not a piece of plate rewarded their search.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
ruffianlyadjective
violent and lawless
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Not a dollar in money, not a piece of plate rewarded their search.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
in the near future
From this reading "Fire the crib! fire the crib!" came from fifty throats, and almost as soon as spoken, the act was consummated.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "Fire the crib! fire the crib!" came from fifty throats, and almost as soon as spoken, the act was consummated.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not a dollar in money, not a piece of plate rewarded their search.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
throatsnounUS /θroʊts/
plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
From this reading "Fire the crib! fire the crib!" came from fifty throats, and almost as soon as spoken, the act was consummated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The excited and ruffianly crowd dashed to and fro, overturning the furniture, tearing aside curtains, and looking for plunder, but unable to find anything of value, beyond the furniture, or to see a single living person under the roof.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Fire the crib! fire the crib!" came from fifty throats, and almost as soon as spoken, the act was consummated.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
witchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Wild Bill, angered to find no one on whom to vent his wrath, or shake his thirst for revenge, looked on the blaze as it rose with gloomy satisfaction, muttering that he only wished the witch of a woman was burning in it.
