the state of being absent
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
(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 'See now, my dear,' he said, 'these keys will unlock all the doors for you so that you shall want for nothing.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These two are the keys of the store-chambers, and these others open the strong-rooms where the gold and silver plate is kept.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
chestsnounUS /tʃests/
plural of “chest” — the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading These here are the keys to my money chests, and these smaller ones fit the locks of my jewel coffers.
coffersnounUS /ˈkɑːfərz/
plural of “coffer” — an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
From this reading These here are the keys to my money chests, and these smaller ones fit the locks of my jewel coffers.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
dearly loved
From this reading 'See now, my dear,' he said, 'these keys will unlock all the doors for you so that you shall want for nothing.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading 'See now, my dear,' he said, 'these keys will unlock all the doors for you so that you shall want for nothing.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
FatimanounUS /ˈfæθɪmə/
youngest daughter of the prophet Mohammed and wife of the fourth calif Ali; revered especially by Shiite Muslims (606-632)
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading These here are the keys to my money chests, and these smaller ones fit the locks of my jewel coffers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
coins made of gold
From this reading These two are the keys of the store-chambers, and these others open the strong-rooms where the gold and silver plate is kept.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading These here are the keys to my money chests, and these smaller ones fit the locks of my jewel coffers.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These two are the keys of the store-chambers, and these others open the strong-rooms where the gold and silver plate is kept.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading These here are the keys to my money chests, and these smaller ones fit the locks of my jewel coffers.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading These two are the keys of the store-chambers, and these others open the strong-rooms where the gold and silver plate is kept.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading 'See now, my dear,' he said, 'these keys will unlock all the doors for you so that you shall want for nothing.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading These here are the keys to my money chests, and these smaller ones fit the locks of my jewel coffers.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading These here are the keys to my money chests, and these smaller ones fit the locks of my jewel coffers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'See now, my dear,' he said, 'these keys will unlock all the doors for you so that you shall want for nothing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading 'See now, my dear,' he said, 'these keys will unlock all the doors for you so that you shall want for nothing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These here are the keys to my money chests, and these smaller ones fit the locks of my jewel coffers.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading These two are the keys of the store-chambers, and these others open the strong-rooms where the gold and silver plate is kept.
others
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From this reading These two are the keys of the store-chambers, and these others open the strong-rooms where the gold and silver plate is kept.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading These two are the keys of the store-chambers, and these others open the strong-rooms where the gold and silver plate is kept.
poutedverbUS /ˈpaʊtɪd/
past form of “pout” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'See now, my dear,' he said, 'these keys will unlock all the doors for you so that you shall want for nothing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'See now, my dear,' he said, 'these keys will unlock all the doors for you so that you shall want for nothing.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading 'See now, my dear,' he said, 'these keys will unlock all the doors for you so that you shall want for nothing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
for a short time
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading These two are the keys of the store-chambers, and these others open the strong-rooms where the gold and silver plate is kept.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading These here are the keys to my money chests, and these smaller ones fit the locks of my jewel coffers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'See now, my dear,' he said, 'these keys will unlock all the doors for you so that you shall want for nothing.
that is looked for
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
store-chambers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These two are the keys of the store-chambers, and these others open the strong-rooms where the gold and silver plate is kept.
strong-rooms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These two are the keys of the store-chambers, and these others open the strong-rooms where the gold and silver plate is kept.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading 'See now, my dear,' he said, 'these keys will unlock all the doors for you so that you shall want for nothing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These two are the keys of the store-chambers, and these others open the strong-rooms where the gold and silver plate is kept.
unlockverbUS /ənˈlɑːk/
open the lock of
From this reading 'See now, my dear,' he said, 'these keys will unlock all the doors for you so that you shall want for nothing.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading 'See now, my dear,' he said, 'these keys will unlock all the doors for you so that you shall want for nothing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
at the time that
From this reading And when _Fatima_, on hearing this, pouted and began to cry, he sought to console her by suggesting that she should amuse herself among her friends during his absence.
in or at the place that
From this reading These two are the keys of the store-chambers, and these others open the strong-rooms where the gold and silver plate is kept.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'See now, my dear,' he said, 'these keys will unlock all the doors for you so that you shall want for nothing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now, shortly after the honeymoon was over, _Blue Beard_ was called away into the country on matters of urgent importance, which would occupy his attention for at least six weeks.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'See now, my dear,' he said, 'these keys will unlock all the doors for you so that you shall want for nothing.
