used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL OR THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL; OR, THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT There was once a king who had an only son, called Prince Slugobyl.
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading When all was ready, Slugobyl bade the king adieu and set off to visit the land of his dreams.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
(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 Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL OR THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL; OR, THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT There was once a king who had an only son, called Prince Slugobyl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
astrayadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/
away from the right path or direction
From this reading Fearing his youth and want of experience might lead him astray, his father sent with him a valued and faithful servant.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading When all was ready, Slugobyl bade the king adieu and set off to visit the land of his dreams.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
(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 Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL OR THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL; OR, THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT There was once a king who had an only son, called Prince Slugobyl.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading When all was ready, Slugobyl bade the king adieu and set off to visit the land of his dreams.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Fearing his youth and want of experience might lead him astray, his father sent with him a valued and faithful servant.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Fearing his youth and want of experience might lead him astray, his father sent with him a valued and faithful servant.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
FearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Fearing his youth and want of experience might lead him astray, his father sent with him a valued and faithful servant.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
obtain
From this reading Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL OR THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL; OR, THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT There was once a king who had an only son, called Prince Slugobyl.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL OR THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL; OR, THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT There was once a king who had an only son, called Prince Slugobyl.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
INVISIBLEadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL OR THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL; OR, THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT There was once a king who had an only son, called Prince Slugobyl.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL OR THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL; OR, THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT There was once a king who had an only son, called Prince Slugobyl.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL OR THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL; OR, THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT There was once a king who had an only son, called Prince Slugobyl.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading When all was ready, Slugobyl bade the king adieu and set off to visit the land of his dreams.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Fearing his youth and want of experience might lead him astray, his father sent with him a valued and faithful servant.
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 Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
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 Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
held dear
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
come together
From this reading Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Fearing his youth and want of experience might lead him astray, his father sent with him a valued and faithful servant.
not any; not one
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL OR THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL; OR, THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT There was once a king who had an only son, called Prince Slugobyl.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When all was ready, Slugobyl bade the king adieu and set off to visit the land of his dreams.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
on one occasion
From this reading THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL OR THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL; OR, THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT There was once a king who had an only son, called Prince Slugobyl.
and nothing more
From this reading THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL OR THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL; OR, THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT There was once a king who had an only son, called Prince Slugobyl.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL OR THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL; OR, THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT There was once a king who had an only son, called Prince Slugobyl.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL OR THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL; OR, THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT There was once a king who had an only son, called Prince Slugobyl.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When all was ready, Slugobyl bade the king adieu and set off to visit the land of his dreams.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Fearing his youth and want of experience might lead him astray, his father sent with him a valued and faithful servant.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Fearing his youth and want of experience might lead him astray, his father sent with him a valued and faithful servant.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When all was ready, Slugobyl bade the king adieu and set off to visit the land of his dreams.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
SLUGOBYL
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From this reading THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL OR THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL; OR, THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT There was once a king who had an only son, called Prince Slugobyl.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
a male human offspring
From this reading THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL OR THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL; OR, THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT There was once a king who had an only son, called Prince Slugobyl.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL OR THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL; OR, THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT There was once a king who had an only son, called Prince Slugobyl.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL OR THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL; OR, THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT There was once a king who had an only son, called Prince Slugobyl.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading Fearing his youth and want of experience might lead him astray, his father sent with him a valued and faithful servant.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When all was ready, Slugobyl bade the king adieu and set off to visit the land of his dreams.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Fearing his youth and want of experience might lead him astray, his father sent with him a valued and faithful servant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL OR THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL; OR, THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT There was once a king who had an only son, called Prince Slugobyl.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
at the time that
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
which person or people
From this reading THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL OR THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT THE HISTORY OF PRINCE SLUGOBYL; OR, THE INVISIBLE KNIGHT There was once a king who had an only son, called Prince Slugobyl.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus he hoped to see many beautiful and strange things, to meet with marvellous adventures, to gain happiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and to return a better man in every way than when he left.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
a late time of life
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Now this young prince loved nothing better than travelling; so fond of it was he that when he was twenty years old he gave his father no rest until he allowed him to go on a long journey, in short, to travel all over the world.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Fearing his youth and want of experience might lead him astray, his father sent with him a valued and faithful servant.
