used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
the state of being absent
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
bootynounUS /ˈbuːti/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even in a small matter it seemed that Sir Richard Pendragon could use his ingenious mind to a purpose.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Therefore were we led to open the top of it, and to expose that which lay within to the light of day.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
devoutlyadverbUS /dɪˈvaʊtli/
in a devout and pious manner
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
move gently or carefully
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
an old word for “before”
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
divisible by two
From this reading Even in a small matter it seemed that Sir Richard Pendragon could use his ingenious mind to a purpose.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
exposeverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/
expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading Therefore were we led to open the top of it, and to expose that which lay within to the light of day.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
hiding-place
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From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even in a small matter it seemed that Sir Richard Pendragon could use his ingenious mind to a purpose.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading Even in a small matter it seemed that Sir Richard Pendragon could use his ingenious mind to a purpose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Therefore were we led to open the top of it, and to expose that which lay within to the light of day.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Therefore were we led to open the top of it, and to expose that which lay within to the light of day.
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 OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Therefore were we led to open the top of it, and to expose that which lay within to the light of day.
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 We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Even in a small matter it seemed that Sir Richard Pendragon could use his ingenious mind to a purpose.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Even in a small matter it seemed that Sir Richard Pendragon could use his ingenious mind to a purpose.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
Nullepart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Therefore were we led to open the top of it, and to expose that which lay within to the light of day.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
Pendragonnoun
the supreme war chief of the ancient Britons
From this reading Even in a small matter it seemed that Sir Richard Pendragon could use his ingenious mind to a purpose.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Even in a small matter it seemed that Sir Richard Pendragon could use his ingenious mind to a purpose.
Richard
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From this reading Even in a small matter it seemed that Sir Richard Pendragon could use his ingenious mind to a purpose.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Even in a small matter it seemed that Sir Richard Pendragon could use his ingenious mind to a purpose.
term of address for a man
From this reading Even in a small matter it seemed that Sir Richard Pendragon could use his ingenious mind to a purpose.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even in a small matter it seemed that Sir Richard Pendragon could use his ingenious mind to a purpose.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore were we led to open the top of it, and to expose that which lay within to the light of day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
the upper part of anything
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
the act of using
From this reading Even in a small matter it seemed that Sir Richard Pendragon could use his ingenious mind to a purpose.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
precisely as stated
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OF THE UNHAPPY SITUATION OF A GREAT PRINCE THE Count of Nullepart and myself, left thus in our hiding-place and in the charge of some highly valuable booty, were fain to hope very devoutly that our enemies might not come upon us during the absence of our leader.
at the time that
From this reading When we fell to examine the bag, it was some satisfaction to our humane feelings to observe that three holes had been cut in the top of it to provide for the entrance of air.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Therefore were we led to open the top of it, and to expose that which lay within to the light of day.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Therefore were we led to open the top of it, and to expose that which lay within to the light of day.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We had not been long in contemplation of the bag ere we had a natural curiosity to view its contents, and, as I am willing to believe, a humane desire, as far as the circumstances would permit, to ease them of their pains.
