from one side of something to the other
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
AdelaidenounUS /ˈædəleɪd/
the state capital of South Australia
From this reading "It is ever the woman who sacrifices herself to the man," muttered Lady Adelaide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Is it thus that they do at court?
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "Body of Saint Fridolin!" ejaculated Lady Adelaide, for the third time.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Erna still listened to the tale in silence, while her cousin watched her with penetrating gaze.
dame'snounUS /deɪmz/
possessive form of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Is it thus that they do at court?
ejaculated
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From this reading "Body of Saint Fridolin!" ejaculated Lady Adelaide, for the third time.
Erna
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From this reading Erna still listened to the tale in silence, while her cousin watched her with penetrating gaze.
at any time
From this reading "It is ever the woman who sacrifices herself to the man," muttered Lady Adelaide.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Body of Saint Fridolin!" ejaculated Lady Adelaide, for the third time.
Fridolin
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From this reading "Body of Saint Fridolin!" ejaculated Lady Adelaide, for the third time.
a long fixed look
From this reading Erna still listened to the tale in silence, while her cousin watched her with penetrating gaze.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Erna still listened to the tale in silence, while her cousin watched her with penetrating gaze.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "It is ever the woman who sacrifices herself to the man," muttered Lady Adelaide.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Erna still listened to the tale in silence, while her cousin watched her with penetrating gaze.
interjectionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈdʒekʃən/
an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is ever the woman who sacrifices herself to the man," muttered Lady Adelaide.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is ever the woman who sacrifices herself to the man," muttered Lady Adelaide.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "It is ever the woman who sacrifices herself to the man," muttered Lady Adelaide.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Erna still listened to the tale in silence, while her cousin watched her with penetrating gaze.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "It is ever the woman who sacrifices herself to the man," muttered Lady Adelaide.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "It is ever the woman who sacrifices herself to the man," muttered Lady Adelaide.
not any; not one
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Body of Saint Fridolin!" ejaculated Lady Adelaide, for the third time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
and nothing more
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Erna still listened to the tale in silence, while her cousin watched her with penetrating gaze.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
sacrificesnounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪz/
plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading "It is ever the woman who sacrifices herself to the man," muttered Lady Adelaide.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading "Body of Saint Fridolin!" ejaculated Lady Adelaide, for the third time.
scribeverbUS /skraɪb/
score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Erna still listened to the tale in silence, while her cousin watched her with penetrating gaze.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
not in physical motion
From this reading Erna still listened to the tale in silence, while her cousin watched her with penetrating gaze.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Erna still listened to the tale in silence, while her cousin watched her with penetrating gaze.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It is ever the woman who sacrifices herself to the man," muttered Lady Adelaide.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is it thus that they do at court?
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "Body of Saint Fridolin!" ejaculated Lady Adelaide, for the third time.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "Is it thus that they do at court?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Body of Saint Fridolin!" ejaculated Lady Adelaide, for the third time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is ever the woman who sacrifices herself to the man," muttered Lady Adelaide.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Erna still listened to the tale in silence, while her cousin watched her with penetrating gaze.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Erna still listened to the tale in silence, while her cousin watched her with penetrating gaze.
which person or people
From this reading "It is ever the woman who sacrifices herself to the man," muttered Lady Adelaide.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Erna still listened to the tale in silence, while her cousin watched her with penetrating gaze.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "It is ever the woman who sacrifices herself to the man," muttered Lady Adelaide.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "So the princess took the scribe on her shoulders," the knight went on, making no reply to the dame's interjection, "and carried him across the court to his own window, so that only her tracks would appear in the snow."
