used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But no tigers' intestines were boiled there; they were those of peaceable domestic animals which were being prepared in a herb soup for the enjoyment of night wanderers.
(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 AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An oil lamp shed a gloomy light throughout the kitchen, which at the same time served as the inn parlour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading But no tigers' intestines were boiled there; they were those of peaceable domestic animals which were being prepared in a herb soup for the enjoyment of night wanderers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An oil lamp shed a gloomy light throughout the kitchen, which at the same time served as the inn parlour.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading The flickering gleam of the flames assisted it in its melancholy efforts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But no tigers' intestines were boiled there; they were those of peaceable domestic animals which were being prepared in a herb soup for the enjoyment of night wanderers.
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no tigers' intestines were boiled there; they were those of peaceable domestic animals which were being prepared in a herb soup for the enjoyment of night wanderers.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading The Hecate, who urged the subordinate witches and night-fiends to feed the fire and to stir the kettles with all their might, was the _fleck_ preparer herself, as _fleck_ is the name given to the intestines which were being prepared as a dainty morsel.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading But no tigers' intestines were boiled there; they were those of peaceable domestic animals which were being prepared in a herb soup for the enjoyment of night wanderers.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The flickering gleam of the flames assisted it in its melancholy efforts.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading But no tigers' intestines were boiled there; they were those of peaceable domestic animals which were being prepared in a herb soup for the enjoyment of night wanderers.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
provide as food
From this reading The Hecate, who urged the subordinate witches and night-fiends to feed the fire and to stir the kettles with all their might, was the _fleck_ preparer herself, as _fleck_ is the name given to the intestines which were being prepared as a dainty morsel.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The Hecate, who urged the subordinate witches and night-fiends to feed the fire and to stir the kettles with all their might, was the _fleck_ preparer herself, as _fleck_ is the name given to the intestines which were being prepared as a dainty morsel.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading The flickering gleam of the flames assisted it in its melancholy efforts.
flecknounUS /flek/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading The Hecate, who urged the subordinate witches and night-fiends to feed the fire and to stir the kettles with all their might, was the _fleck_ preparer herself, as _fleck_ is the name given to the intestines which were being prepared as a dainty morsel.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading The flickering gleam of the flames assisted it in its melancholy efforts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But no tigers' intestines were boiled there; they were those of peaceable domestic animals which were being prepared in a herb soup for the enjoyment of night wanderers.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Hecate, who urged the subordinate witches and night-fiends to feed the fire and to stir the kettles with all their might, was the _fleck_ preparer herself, as _fleck_ is the name given to the intestines which were being prepared as a dainty morsel.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The flickering gleam of the flames assisted it in its melancholy efforts.
depressingly dark
From this reading An oil lamp shed a gloomy light throughout the kitchen, which at the same time served as the inn parlour.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
Hecatenoun
(Greek mythology) Greek goddess of fertility who later became associated with Persephone as goddess of the underworld and protector of witches
From this reading The Hecate, who urged the subordinate witches and night-fiends to feed the fire and to stir the kettles with all their might, was the _fleck_ preparer herself, as _fleck_ is the name given to the intestines which were being prepared as a dainty morsel.
HECHT'SnounUS /hekts/
possessive form of “hecht” — United States writer of stories and plays (1894-1946)
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
hemlock-roots
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
herbnounUS /ɜːrb/
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading But no tigers' intestines were boiled there; they were those of peaceable domestic animals which were being prepared in a herb soup for the enjoyment of night wanderers.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading An oil lamp shed a gloomy light throughout the kitchen, which at the same time served as the inn parlour.
intestinesnounUS /ˌɪnˈtestənz/
plural of “intestine” — the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Hecate, who urged the subordinate witches and night-fiends to feed the fire and to stir the kettles with all their might, was the _fleck_ preparer herself, as _fleck_ is the name given to the intestines which were being prepared as a dainty morsel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The flickering gleam of the flames assisted it in its melancholy efforts.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The flickering gleam of the flames assisted it in its melancholy efforts.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
kettlesnounUS /ˈketəlz/
plural of “kettle” — a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading An oil lamp shed a gloomy light throughout the kitchen, which at the same time served as the inn parlour.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading An oil lamp shed a gloomy light throughout the kitchen, which at the same time served as the inn parlour.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading An oil lamp shed a gloomy light throughout the kitchen, which at the same time served as the inn parlour.
MacbethnounUS /məkˈbeθ/
king of Scotland (died in 1057)
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading The flickering gleam of the flames assisted it in its melancholy efforts.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Hecate, who urged the subordinate witches and night-fiends to feed the fire and to stir the kettles with all their might, was the _fleck_ preparer herself, as _fleck_ is the name given to the intestines which were being prepared as a dainty morsel.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
morselnounUS /ˈmɔːrsəl/
a small quantity of anything
From this reading The Hecate, who urged the subordinate witches and night-fiends to feed the fire and to stir the kettles with all their might, was the _fleck_ preparer herself, as _fleck_ is the name given to the intestines which were being prepared as a dainty morsel.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Hecate, who urged the subordinate witches and night-fiends to feed the fire and to stir the kettles with all their might, was the _fleck_ preparer herself, as _fleck_ is the name given to the intestines which were being prepared as a dainty morsel.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But no tigers' intestines were boiled there; they were those of peaceable domestic animals which were being prepared in a herb soup for the enjoyment of night wanderers.
night-fiends
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From this reading The Hecate, who urged the subordinate witches and night-fiends to feed the fire and to stir the kettles with all their might, was the _fleck_ preparer herself, as _fleck_ is the name given to the intestines which were being prepared as a dainty morsel.
not any; not one
From this reading But no tigers' intestines were boiled there; they were those of peaceable domestic animals which were being prepared in a herb soup for the enjoyment of night wanderers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading An oil lamp shed a gloomy light throughout the kitchen, which at the same time served as the inn parlour.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading An oil lamp shed a gloomy light throughout the kitchen, which at the same time served as the inn parlour.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading But no tigers' intestines were boiled there; they were those of peaceable domestic animals which were being prepared in a herb soup for the enjoyment of night wanderers.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading But no tigers' intestines were boiled there; they were those of peaceable domestic animals which were being prepared in a herb soup for the enjoyment of night wanderers.
preparer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Hecate, who urged the subordinate witches and night-fiends to feed the fire and to stir the kettles with all their might, was the _fleck_ preparer herself, as _fleck_ is the name given to the intestines which were being prepared as a dainty morsel.
RecollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
Identical; not different.
From this reading An oil lamp shed a gloomy light throughout the kitchen, which at the same time served as the inn parlour.
cut with a saw
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading An oil lamp shed a gloomy light throughout the kitchen, which at the same time served as the inn parlour.
get rid of
From this reading An oil lamp shed a gloomy light throughout the kitchen, which at the same time served as the inn parlour.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading But no tigers' intestines were boiled there; they were those of peaceable domestic animals which were being prepared in a herb soup for the enjoyment of night wanderers.
move an implement through
From this reading The Hecate, who urged the subordinate witches and night-fiends to feed the fire and to stir the kettles with all their might, was the _fleck_ preparer herself, as _fleck_ is the name given to the intestines which were being prepared as a dainty morsel.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading The Hecate, who urged the subordinate witches and night-fiends to feed the fire and to stir the kettles with all their might, was the _fleck_ preparer herself, as _fleck_ is the name given to the intestines which were being prepared as a dainty morsel.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Hecate, who urged the subordinate witches and night-fiends to feed the fire and to stir the kettles with all their might, was the _fleck_ preparer herself, as _fleck_ is the name given to the intestines which were being prepared as a dainty morsel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But no tigers' intestines were boiled there; they were those of peaceable domestic animals which were being prepared in a herb soup for the enjoyment of night wanderers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But no tigers' intestines were boiled there; they were those of peaceable domestic animals which were being prepared in a herb soup for the enjoyment of night wanderers.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading An oil lamp shed a gloomy light throughout the kitchen, which at the same time served as the inn parlour.
tigersnounUS /ˈtaɪɡərz/
a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading An oil lamp shed a gloomy light throughout the kitchen, which at the same time served as the inn parlour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Hecate, who urged the subordinate witches and night-fiends to feed the fire and to stir the kettles with all their might, was the _fleck_ preparer herself, as _fleck_ is the name given to the intestines which were being prepared as a dainty morsel.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading The Hecate, who urged the subordinate witches and night-fiends to feed the fire and to stir the kettles with all their might, was the _fleck_ preparer herself, as _fleck_ is the name given to the intestines which were being prepared as a dainty morsel.
wanderersnounUS /ˈwɑːndərərz/
plural of “wanderer” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading But no tigers' intestines were boiled there; they were those of peaceable domestic animals which were being prepared in a herb soup for the enjoyment of night wanderers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But no tigers' intestines were boiled there; they were those of peaceable domestic animals which were being prepared in a herb soup for the enjoyment of night wanderers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
which person or people
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
witchesnounUS /ˈwɪtʃəz/
plural of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Hecate, who urged the subordinate witches and night-fiends to feed the fire and to stir the kettles with all their might, was the _fleck_ preparer herself, as _fleck_ is the name given to the intestines which were being prepared as a dainty morsel.
wolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading AT MOTHER HECHT'S Recollection of the witches of Macbeth and the witches' kettle, in which they mixed wolves' teeth and hemlock-roots and tigers' intestines, was awoke in all who entered Mother Hecht's house and saw herself and her companions creep mysteriously round the large kettles that boiled upon the hearth.
