used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their discourse was so well conducted that they did weep more than talk: there was very little eloquence, but a great deal of love.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
(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 In the meantime, all in the palace awaked, every one thinking on his particular business; and as all of them were not in love, they were ready to die with hunger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
awaked
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From this reading In the meantime, all in the palace awaked, every one thinking on his particular business; and as all of them were not in love, they were ready to die with hunger.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In the meantime, all in the palace awaked, every one thinking on his particular business; and as all of them were not in love, they were ready to die with hunger.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Their discourse was so well conducted that they did weep more than talk: there was very little eloquence, but a great deal of love.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Their discourse was so well conducted that they did weep more than talk: there was very little eloquence, but a great deal of love.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Their discourse was so well conducted that they did weep more than talk: there was very little eloquence, but a great deal of love.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Their discourse was so well conducted that they did weep more than talk: there was very little eloquence, but a great deal of love.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading In the meantime, all in the palace awaked, every one thinking on his particular business; and as all of them were not in love, they were ready to die with hunger.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading Their discourse was so well conducted that they did weep more than talk: there was very little eloquence, but a great deal of love.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading Their discourse was so well conducted that they did weep more than talk: there was very little eloquence, but a great deal of love.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In the meantime, all in the palace awaked, every one thinking on his particular business; and as all of them were not in love, they were ready to die with hunger.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In short, they talked four hours together, and yet said not half of what they had got to say.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In short, they talked four hours together, and yet said not half of what they had got to say.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Their discourse was so well conducted that they did weep more than talk: there was very little eloquence, but a great deal of love.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In short, they talked four hours together, and yet said not half of what they had got to say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the meantime, all in the palace awaked, every one thinking on his particular business; and as all of them were not in love, they were ready to die with hunger.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In short, they talked four hours together, and yet said not half of what they had got to say.
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading In the meantime, all in the palace awaked, every one thinking on his particular business; and as all of them were not in love, they were ready to die with hunger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Their discourse was so well conducted that they did weep more than talk: there was very little eloquence, but a great deal of love.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
something that is lost
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Their discourse was so well conducted that they did weep more than talk: there was very little eloquence, but a great deal of love.
held dear
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime, all in the palace awaked, every one thinking on his particular business; and as all of them were not in love, they were ready to die with hunger.
mentionsnounUS /ˈmenʃənz/
plural of “mention” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
not any; not one
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In short, they talked four hours together, and yet said not half of what they had got to say.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their discourse was so well conducted that they did weep more than talk: there was very little eloquence, but a great deal of love.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the meantime, all in the palace awaked, every one thinking on his particular business; and as all of them were not in love, they were ready to die with hunger.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In the meantime, all in the palace awaked, every one thinking on his particular business; and as all of them were not in love, they were ready to die with hunger.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In the meantime, all in the palace awaked, every one thinking on his particular business; and as all of them were not in love, they were ready to die with hunger.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading In the meantime, all in the palace awaked, every one thinking on his particular business; and as all of them were not in love, they were ready to die with hunger.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In short, they talked four hours together, and yet said not half of what they had got to say.
express in words
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In short, they talked four hours together, and yet said not half of what they had got to say.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Their discourse was so well conducted that they did weep more than talk: there was very little eloquence, but a great deal of love.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Their discourse was so well conducted that they did weep more than talk: there was very little eloquence, but a great deal of love.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading In short, they talked four hours together, and yet said not half of what they had got to say.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their discourse was so well conducted that they did weep more than talk: there was very little eloquence, but a great deal of love.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the meantime, all in the palace awaked, every one thinking on his particular business; and as all of them were not in love, they were ready to die with hunger.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Their discourse was so well conducted that they did weep more than talk: there was very little eloquence, but a great deal of love.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading In the meantime, all in the palace awaked, every one thinking on his particular business; and as all of them were not in love, they were ready to die with hunger.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In short, they talked four hours together, and yet said not half of what they had got to say.
precisely as stated
From this reading Their discourse was so well conducted that they did weep more than talk: there was very little eloquence, but a great deal of love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their discourse was so well conducted that they did weep more than talk: there was very little eloquence, but a great deal of love.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Their discourse was so well conducted that they did weep more than talk: there was very little eloquence, but a great deal of love.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Their discourse was so well conducted that they did weep more than talk: there was very little eloquence, but a great deal of love.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading He was more at a loss than she was, and no wonder, as she had time to think on what to say to him; for it is very probable, though the history mentions nothing of it, that the good fairy, during so long a sleep, had given her agreeable dreams.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The prince, charmed with these words, and much more with the manner in which they were spoken, assured her that he loved her better than himself.
but in spite of that
From this reading In short, they talked four hours together, and yet said not half of what they had got to say.
