adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 "Madam, once and for all, I am no 'sir!'"
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Madam, once and for all, I am no 'sir!'"
amendedadjectiveUS /əˈmendɪd/
of legislation
From this reading "Martin Conisby," she amended in the same gentle voice, "Master Penfeather telleth you refused the honourable service I offered--I pray you wherefore?"
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Sir," says she at last, but there I stayed her.
BecauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading "Because I've no mind to serve a Brandon."
Brandon
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From this reading "Because I've no mind to serve a Brandon."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Sir," says she at last, but there I stayed her.
CONCERNINGverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
Conisby
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From this reading "Martin Conisby," she amended in the same gentle voice, "Master Penfeather telleth you refused the honourable service I offered--I pray you wherefore?"
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
DAMARIS
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From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
dismallyadverbUS /ˈdɪzməli/
in a cheerless manner
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "Martin Conisby," she amended in the same gentle voice, "Master Penfeather telleth you refused the honourable service I offered--I pray you wherefore?"
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading "Martin Conisby," she amended in the same gentle voice, "Master Penfeather telleth you refused the honourable service I offered--I pray you wherefore?"
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
I've
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From this reading "Because I've no mind to serve a Brandon."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Martin Conisby," she amended in the same gentle voice, "Master Penfeather telleth you refused the honourable service I offered--I pray you wherefore?"
ironsnounUS /ˈaɪərnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "Sir," says she at last, but there I stayed her.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
MadamnounUS /ˈmædəm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "Madam, once and for all, I am no 'sir!'"
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading "Martin Conisby," she amended in the same gentle voice, "Master Penfeather telleth you refused the honourable service I offered--I pray you wherefore?"
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Martin Conisby," she amended in the same gentle voice, "Master Penfeather telleth you refused the honourable service I offered--I pray you wherefore?"
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Because I've no mind to serve a Brandon."
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "Madam, once and for all, I am no 'sir!'"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "Martin Conisby," she amended in the same gentle voice, "Master Penfeather telleth you refused the honourable service I offered--I pray you wherefore?"
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading "Madam, once and for all, I am no 'sir!'"
otherwhere
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From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
Penfeather
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From this reading "Martin Conisby," she amended in the same gentle voice, "Master Penfeather telleth you refused the honourable service I offered--I pray you wherefore?"
prayverbUS /preɪ/
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading "Martin Conisby," she amended in the same gentle voice, "Master Penfeather telleth you refused the honourable service I offered--I pray you wherefore?"
PRINCESSnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading "Martin Conisby," she amended in the same gentle voice, "Master Penfeather telleth you refused the honourable service I offered--I pray you wherefore?"
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Martin Conisby," she amended in the same gentle voice, "Master Penfeather telleth you refused the honourable service I offered--I pray you wherefore?"
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Sir," says she at last, but there I stayed her.
serveverbUS /sɜːrv/
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "Because I've no mind to serve a Brandon."
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "Martin Conisby," she amended in the same gentle voice, "Master Penfeather telleth you refused the honourable service I offered--I pray you wherefore?"
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading "Sir," says she at last, but there I stayed her.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
stayedverbUS /steɪd/
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Sir," says she at last, but there I stayed her.
stirredadjectiveUS /stɜːrd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
telleth
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From this reading "Martin Conisby," she amended in the same gentle voice, "Master Penfeather telleth you refused the honourable service I offered--I pray you wherefore?"
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Sir," says she at last, but there I stayed her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Because I've no mind to serve a Brandon."
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Martin Conisby," she amended in the same gentle voice, "Master Penfeather telleth you refused the honourable service I offered--I pray you wherefore?"
whereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading "Martin Conisby," she amended in the same gentle voice, "Master Penfeather telleth you refused the honourable service I offered--I pray you wherefore?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading CONCERNING THE PRINCESS DAMARIS For a while she stood looking down on me, and I, meeting that look, glanced otherwhere yet, conscious of her regard, stirred uneasily so that my irons rattled dismally.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Martin Conisby," she amended in the same gentle voice, "Master Penfeather telleth you refused the honourable service I offered--I pray you wherefore?"
