AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "Alas!" said he to himself, "wise and great as I am, I thought I could go in.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Alas!" said he to himself, "wise and great as I am, I thought I could go in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The King bowed his head in shame, and walked back to his old palace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Alas!" said he to himself, "wise and great as I am, I thought I could go in.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The King bowed his head in shame, and walked back to his old palace.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I see it must be because I am filled with pride.
for the reason that
From this reading I see it must be because I am filled with pride.
Blanche
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From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading The King bowed his head in shame, and walked back to his old palace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am not worthy that she should love me; but I hope I shall learn of her to be humble and good."
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Alas!" said he to himself, "wise and great as I am, I thought I could go in.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading I see it must be because I am filled with pride.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Alas!" said he to himself, "wise and great as I am, I thought I could go in.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I am not worthy that she should love me; but I hope I shall learn of her to be humble and good."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Alas!" said he to himself, "wise and great as I am, I thought I could go in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Alas!" said he to himself, "wise and great as I am, I thought I could go in.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The King bowed his head in shame, and walked back to his old palace.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I am not worthy that she should love me; but I hope I shall learn of her to be humble and good."
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Alas!" said he to himself, "wise and great as I am, I thought I could go in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The King bowed his head in shame, and walked back to his old palace.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I am not worthy that she should love me; but I hope I shall learn of her to be humble and good."
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading I am not worthy that she should love me; but I hope I shall learn of her to be humble and good."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Alas!" said he to himself, "wise and great as I am, I thought I could go in.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The King bowed his head in shame, and walked back to his old palace.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I see it must be because I am filled with pride.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The King bowed his head in shame, and walked back to his old palace.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I am not worthy that she should love me; but I hope I shall learn of her to be humble and good."
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I am not worthy that she should love me; but I hope I shall learn of her to be humble and good."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I see it must be because I am filled with pride.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not worthy that she should love me; but I hope I shall learn of her to be humble and good."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The King bowed his head in shame, and walked back to his old palace.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The King bowed his head in shame, and walked back to his old palace.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading I see it must be because I am filled with pride.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Alas!" said he to himself, "wise and great as I am, I thought I could go in.
express in words
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I see it must be because I am filled with pride.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I am not worthy that she should love me; but I hope I shall learn of her to be humble and good."
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading The King bowed his head in shame, and walked back to his old palace.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I am not worthy that she should love me; but I hope I shall learn of her to be humble and good."
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The King bowed his head in shame, and walked back to his old palace.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Alas!" said he to himself, "wise and great as I am, I thought I could go in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The King bowed his head in shame, and walked back to his old palace.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The King bowed his head in shame, and walked back to his old palace.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "Alas!" said he to himself, "wise and great as I am, I thought I could go in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I see it must be because I am filled with pride.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading I am not worthy that she should love me; but I hope I shall learn of her to be humble and good."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Let me hide my face; for what would Blanche say if she knew, that, because my heart is proud, I am shut out of my own castle?
