used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WOOING A CZARINA Wilfrid and his Princess occupied their favourite seat by the Fairies’ Mirror.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WOOING A CZARINA Wilfrid and his Princess occupied their favourite seat by the Fairies’ Mirror.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her life at Runö had been so happy that she felt that any change must be for the worse.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her life at Runö had been so happy that she felt that any change must be for the worse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her life at Runö had been so happy that she felt that any change must be for the worse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WOOING A CZARINA Wilfrid and his Princess occupied their favourite seat by the Fairies’ Mirror.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Her life at Runö had been so happy that she felt that any change must be for the worse.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
CZARINAnoun
the wife or widow of a czar
From this reading WOOING A CZARINA Wilfrid and his Princess occupied their favourite seat by the Fairies’ Mirror.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Tell me, did I seem very happy in it?”
having made preparations
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
FairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading WOOING A CZARINA Wilfrid and his Princess occupied their favourite seat by the Fairies’ Mirror.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading WOOING A CZARINA Wilfrid and his Princess occupied their favourite seat by the Fairies’ Mirror.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Her life at Runö had been so happy that she felt that any change must be for the worse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Her life at Runö had been so happy that she felt that any change must be for the worse.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WOOING A CZARINA Wilfrid and his Princess occupied their favourite seat by the Fairies’ Mirror.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Tell me, did I seem very happy in it?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You saw me in my old life,” she remarked.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Tell me, did I seem very happy in it?”
kinsfolknoun
people descended from a common ancestor
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
Marie
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From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You saw me in my old life,” she remarked.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
MirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading WOOING A CZARINA Wilfrid and his Princess occupied their favourite seat by the Fairies’ Mirror.
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Her life at Runö had been so happy that she felt that any change must be for the worse.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You saw me in my old life,” she remarked.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
held or filled or in use
From this reading WOOING A CZARINA Wilfrid and his Princess occupied their favourite seat by the Fairies’ Mirror.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “You saw me in my old life,” she remarked.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading WOOING A CZARINA Wilfrid and his Princess occupied their favourite seat by the Fairies’ Mirror.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “You saw me in my old life,” she remarked.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
Runö
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From this reading Her life at Runö had been so happy that she felt that any change must be for the worse.
cut with a saw
From this reading “You saw me in my old life,” she remarked.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading WOOING A CZARINA Wilfrid and his Princess occupied their favourite seat by the Fairies’ Mirror.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Tell me, did I seem very happy in it?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her life at Runö had been so happy that she felt that any change must be for the worse.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
required or under orders
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
express in words
From this reading “Tell me, did I seem very happy in it?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WOOING A CZARINA Wilfrid and his Princess occupied their favourite seat by the Fairies’ Mirror.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WOOING A CZARINA Wilfrid and his Princess occupied their favourite seat by the Fairies’ Mirror.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Tell me, did I seem very happy in it?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
Wilfrid
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From this reading WOOING A CZARINA Wilfrid and his Princess occupied their favourite seat by the Fairies’ Mirror.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
WOOINGnounUS /ˈwuːɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading WOOING A CZARINA Wilfrid and his Princess occupied their favourite seat by the Fairies’ Mirror.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Her life at Runö had been so happy that she felt that any change must be for the worse.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Marie was musing upon her kinsfolk—she supposed she had such—and, with a mind dominated by her love for Wilfrid, had come to the conclusion that should they now appear with intent to restore her to her former life she would be disposed to resist their action.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You saw me in my old life,” she remarked.
