used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
Ah
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From this reading Ah, could I but see her for a single moment!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How fortunate you are!
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Cinderella smiled, and said, "How very beautiful she must be!
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Cinderella smiled, and said, "How very beautiful she must be!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ah, could I but see her for a single moment!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Dear Miss Charlotte, lend me only the yellow gown you wear every day, and let me go and see her."
CinderellanounUS /ˌsɪndərˈelə/
a woman whose merits were not been recognized but who then achieves sudden success and recognition
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Dear Miss Charlotte, lend me only the yellow gown you wear every day, and let me go and see her."
dearly loved
From this reading Dear Miss Charlotte, lend me only the yellow gown you wear every day, and let me go and see her."
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Dear Miss Charlotte, lend me only the yellow gown you wear every day, and let me go and see her."
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading How fortunate you are!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dear Miss Charlotte, lend me only the yellow gown you wear every day, and let me go and see her."
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Dear Miss Charlotte, lend me only the yellow gown you wear every day, and let me go and see her."
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
How
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From this reading Cinderella smiled, and said, "How very beautiful she must be!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Ah, could I but see her for a single moment!
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading Dear Miss Charlotte, lend me only the yellow gown you wear every day, and let me go and see her."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Dear Miss Charlotte, lend me only the yellow gown you wear every day, and let me go and see her."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dear Miss Charlotte, lend me only the yellow gown you wear every day, and let me go and see her."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Dear Miss Charlotte, lend me only the yellow gown you wear every day, and let me go and see her."
a particular point in time
From this reading Ah, could I but see her for a single moment!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Cinderella smiled, and said, "How very beautiful she must be!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
and nothing more
From this reading Dear Miss Charlotte, lend me only the yellow gown you wear every day, and let me go and see her."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
a human being
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Cinderella smiled, and said, "How very beautiful she must be!
only a very short time before
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ah, could I but see her for a single moment!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Ah, could I but see her for a single moment!
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Cinderella smiled, and said, "How very beautiful she must be!
a male human offspring
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
precisely as stated
From this reading Cinderella smiled, and said, "How very beautiful she must be!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
be dressed in
From this reading Dear Miss Charlotte, lend me only the yellow gown you wear every day, and let me go and see her."
in or at the place that
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
which person or people
From this reading Cinderella could scarcely contain herself for joy: she asked her sisters the name of the princess: to which they replied, that nobody had been able to discover who she was; that the king's son was extremely grieved on that account, and had offered a large reward to any person who could find out where she came from.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Dear Miss Charlotte, lend me only the yellow gown you wear every day, and let me go and see her."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How fortunate you are!
