Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

(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 It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading But the young Frederick used to beg them so earnestly to grant him the freedom of the forest for just this once, that father and uncle smilingly granted him permission, though "this once" was often repeated.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the young Frederick used to beg them so earnestly to grant him the freedom of the forest for just this once, that father and uncle smilingly granted him permission, though "this once" was often repeated.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

rid of obstructions

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

plural of “dwarf” — a person who is markedly small

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

in a serious manner

From this reading But the young Frederick used to beg them so earnestly to grant him the freedom of the forest for just this once, that father and uncle smilingly granted him permission, though "this once" was often repeated.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

the organ of sight

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His father and uncle indeed missed him sadly.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But the young Frederick used to beg them so earnestly to grant him the freedom of the forest for just this once, that father and uncle smilingly granted him permission, though "this once" was often repeated.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading But the young Frederick used to beg them so earnestly to grant him the freedom of the forest for just this once, that father and uncle smilingly granted him permission, though "this once" was often repeated.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

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From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading But the young Frederick used to beg them so earnestly to grant him the freedom of the forest for just this once, that father and uncle smilingly granted him permission, though "this once" was often repeated.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

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From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

let have

From this reading But the young Frederick used to beg them so earnestly to grant him the freedom of the forest for just this once, that father and uncle smilingly granted him permission, though "this once" was often repeated.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading But the young Frederick used to beg them so earnestly to grant him the freedom of the forest for just this once, that father and uncle smilingly granted him permission, though "this once" was often repeated.

death of a person

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His father and uncle indeed missed him sadly.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

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From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading His father and uncle indeed missed him sadly.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

and nothing more

From this reading But the young Frederick used to beg them so earnestly to grant him the freedom of the forest for just this once, that father and uncle smilingly granted him permission, though "this once" was often repeated.

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From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

go away from a place

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

held dear

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

the force of workers available

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading His father and uncle indeed missed him sadly.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

impressive in appearance

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

on one occasion

From this reading But the young Frederick used to beg them so earnestly to grant him the freedom of the forest for just this once, that father and uncle smilingly granted him permission, though "this once" was often repeated.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

a projecting bay window corbeled or cantilevered out from a wall

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

approval to do something

From this reading But the young Frederick used to beg them so earnestly to grant him the freedom of the forest for just this once, that father and uncle smilingly granted him permission, though "this once" was often repeated.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

recurring again and again

From this reading But the young Frederick used to beg them so earnestly to grant him the freedom of the forest for just this once, that father and uncle smilingly granted him permission, though "this once" was often repeated.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading His father and uncle indeed missed him sadly.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

with smiles; in a smiling manner

From this reading But the young Frederick used to beg them so earnestly to grant him the freedom of the forest for just this once, that father and uncle smilingly granted him permission, though "this once" was often repeated.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

a male human offspring

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

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From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But the young Frederick used to beg them so earnestly to grant him the freedom of the forest for just this once, that father and uncle smilingly granted him permission, though "this once" was often repeated.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading His father and uncle indeed missed him sadly.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading But the young Frederick used to beg them so earnestly to grant him the freedom of the forest for just this once, that father and uncle smilingly granted him permission, though "this once" was often repeated.

Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

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From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But the young Frederick used to beg them so earnestly to grant him the freedom of the forest for just this once, that father and uncle smilingly granted him permission, though "this once" was often repeated.

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From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His clear blue eye, and the cheerful expression of his noble countenance, seemed to the two grave and war-weary men so gladdening to look upon, that they were always unwilling to let him leave them.

belonging to which person

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

a late time of life

From this reading TALES AND LEGENDS OF Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins More than a thousand years have rolled away since a castle looked down cheerfully from a height amid the Franconian plains into the well-watered Kinzig Valley, with its pleasant villages and towns.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It belonged to the powerful Swabian duke Frederick of Hohenstaufen, whose young and valiant son loved this the best of all his father's proud castles, and often left his uncle's splendid palace to hunt in its forests, or to look down from its lofty oriel window on the blooming plain below.