used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once upon a time there was a young Prince who met with a very curious kind of misfortune.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
any thing at all
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
for the reason that
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
(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 Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
cannot
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From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
Charlie
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From this reading He was a wise fox, my dear Charlie, who thought the grapes were sour when he could not reach them.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Now the Prince's misfortune consisted in this, that he had everything on earth he could want or desire, and a little more.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was a wise fox, my dear Charlie, who thought the grapes were sour when he could not reach them.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He had a fine palace and a fine country, obedient subjects and servants, and true friends.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Once upon a time there was a young Prince who met with a very curious kind of misfortune.
dearly loved
From this reading He was a wise fox, my dear Charlie, who thought the grapes were sour when he could not reach them.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Now the Prince's misfortune consisted in this, that he had everything on earth he could want or desire, and a little more.
else
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From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Now the Prince's misfortune consisted in this, that he had everything on earth he could want or desire, and a little more.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He had a fine palace and a fine country, obedient subjects and servants, and true friends.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading He was a wise fox, my dear Charlie, who thought the grapes were sour when he could not reach them.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had a fine palace and a fine country, obedient subjects and servants, and true friends.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
grapesnounUS /ɡreɪps/
plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading He was a wise fox, my dear Charlie, who thought the grapes were sour when he could not reach them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now the Prince's misfortune consisted in this, that he had everything on earth he could want or desire, and a little more.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a wise fox, my dear Charlie, who thought the grapes were sour when he could not reach them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now the Prince's misfortune consisted in this, that he had everything on earth he could want or desire, and a little more.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Once upon a time there was a young Prince who met with a very curious kind of misfortune.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Now the Prince's misfortune consisted in this, that he had everything on earth he could want or desire, and a little more.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Once upon a time there was a young Prince who met with a very curious kind of misfortune.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Once upon a time there was a young Prince who met with a very curious kind of misfortune.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He was a wise fox, my dear Charlie, who thought the grapes were sour when he could not reach them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was a wise fox, my dear Charlie, who thought the grapes were sour when he could not reach them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the Prince's misfortune consisted in this, that he had everything on earth he could want or desire, and a little more.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading He had a fine palace and a fine country, obedient subjects and servants, and true friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once upon a time there was a young Prince who met with a very curious kind of misfortune.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now the Prince's misfortune consisted in this, that he had everything on earth he could want or desire, and a little more.
on one occasion
From this reading Once upon a time there was a young Prince who met with a very curious kind of misfortune.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now the Prince's misfortune consisted in this, that he had everything on earth he could want or desire, and a little more.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He had a fine palace and a fine country, obedient subjects and servants, and true friends.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Once upon a time there was a young Prince who met with a very curious kind of misfortune.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Now the Prince's misfortune consisted in this, that he had everything on earth he could want or desire, and a little more.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He was a wise fox, my dear Charlie, who thought the grapes were sour when he could not reach them.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He had a fine palace and a fine country, obedient subjects and servants, and true friends.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
sourverbUS /ˈsaʊər/
go sour or spoil
From this reading He was a wise fox, my dear Charlie, who thought the grapes were sour when he could not reach them.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He had a fine palace and a fine country, obedient subjects and servants, and true friends.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now the Prince's misfortune consisted in this, that he had everything on earth he could want or desire, and a little more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was a wise fox, my dear Charlie, who thought the grapes were sour when he could not reach them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was a wise fox, my dear Charlie, who thought the grapes were sour when he could not reach them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Once upon a time there was a young Prince who met with a very curious kind of misfortune.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now the Prince's misfortune consisted in this, that he had everything on earth he could want or desire, and a little more.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was a wise fox, my dear Charlie, who thought the grapes were sour when he could not reach them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Once upon a time there was a young Prince who met with a very curious kind of misfortune.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He had a fine palace and a fine country, obedient subjects and servants, and true friends.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Once upon a time there was a young Prince who met with a very curious kind of misfortune.
precisely as stated
From this reading Once upon a time there was a young Prince who met with a very curious kind of misfortune.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once upon a time there was a young Prince who met with a very curious kind of misfortune.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was a wise fox, my dear Charlie, who thought the grapes were sour when he could not reach them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
at the time that
From this reading He was a wise fox, my dear Charlie, who thought the grapes were sour when he could not reach them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
which person or people
From this reading Once upon a time there was a young Prince who met with a very curious kind of misfortune.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He was a wise fox, my dear Charlie, who thought the grapes were sour when he could not reach them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once upon a time there was a young Prince who met with a very curious kind of misfortune.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Most people want something which they cannot get; and because they cannot get it, they generally desire it more than anything else, which is very foolish, for it would be much better to be contented with what they have.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Once upon a time there was a young Prince who met with a very curious kind of misfortune.
