used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little later, and her aid would have been useless.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading A little later, and her aid would have been useless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A little later, and her aid would have been useless.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading She was by far the most powerful, and made herself obeyed despite the anger of the wicked Fairy.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared, notwithstanding his pallor, more beautiful than the day, the light of which he was once more permitted to behold.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The Prince was released from prison; but he would not quit it until he was assured by Favourable that the fair Irolite might still be his bride.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Prince was released from prison; but he would not quit it until he was assured by Favourable that the fair Irolite might still be his bride.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He appeared, notwithstanding his pallor, more beautiful than the day, the light of which he was once more permitted to behold.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A little later, and her aid would have been useless.
see with attention
From this reading He appeared, notwithstanding his pallor, more beautiful than the day, the light of which he was once more permitted to behold.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The Prince was released from prison; but he would not quit it until he was assured by Favourable that the fair Irolite might still be his bride.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was by far the most powerful, and made herself obeyed despite the anger of the wicked Fairy.
Danamo
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From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He appeared, notwithstanding his pallor, more beautiful than the day, the light of which he was once more permitted to behold.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading She was by far the most powerful, and made herself obeyed despite the anger of the wicked Fairy.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The Prince was released from prison; but he would not quit it until he was assured by Favourable that the fair Irolite might still be his bride.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She was by far the most powerful, and made herself obeyed despite the anger of the wicked Fairy.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
Favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Prince was released from prison; but he would not quit it until he was assured by Favourable that the fair Irolite might still be his bride.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A little later, and her aid would have been useless.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Prince was released from prison; but he would not quit it until he was assured by Favourable that the fair Irolite might still be his bride.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A little later, and her aid would have been useless.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was by far the most powerful, and made herself obeyed despite the anger of the wicked Fairy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
Irolite
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From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Prince was released from prison; but he would not quit it until he was assured by Favourable that the fair Irolite might still be his bride.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A little later, and her aid would have been useless.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He appeared, notwithstanding his pallor, more beautiful than the day, the light of which he was once more permitted to behold.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little later, and her aid would have been useless.
for more time
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was by far the most powerful, and made herself obeyed despite the anger of the wicked Fairy.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Prince was released from prison; but he would not quit it until he was assured by Favourable that the fair Irolite might still be his bride.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He appeared, notwithstanding his pallor, more beautiful than the day, the light of which he was once more permitted to behold.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was by far the most powerful, and made herself obeyed despite the anger of the wicked Fairy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Prince was released from prison; but he would not quit it until he was assured by Favourable that the fair Irolite might still be his bride.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading He appeared, notwithstanding his pallor, more beautiful than the day, the light of which he was once more permitted to behold.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading She was by far the most powerful, and made herself obeyed despite the anger of the wicked Fairy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
on one occasion
From this reading He appeared, notwithstanding his pallor, more beautiful than the day, the light of which he was once more permitted to behold.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading He appeared, notwithstanding his pallor, more beautiful than the day, the light of which he was once more permitted to behold.
Parcin
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From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
Parcinet
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From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading He appeared, notwithstanding his pallor, more beautiful than the day, the light of which he was once more permitted to behold.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading She was by far the most powerful, and made herself obeyed despite the anger of the wicked Fairy.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The Prince was released from prison; but he would not quit it until he was assured by Favourable that the fair Irolite might still be his bride.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The Prince was released from prison; but he would not quit it until he was assured by Favourable that the fair Irolite might still be his bride.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The Prince was released from prison; but he would not quit it until he was assured by Favourable that the fair Irolite might still be his bride.
with speed
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading The Prince was released from prison; but he would not quit it until he was assured by Favourable that the fair Irolite might still be his bride.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was by far the most powerful, and made herself obeyed despite the anger of the wicked Fairy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Prince was released from prison; but he would not quit it until he was assured by Favourable that the fair Irolite might still be his bride.
terminatingverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He appeared, notwithstanding his pallor, more beautiful than the day, the light of which he was once more permitted to behold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Prince was released from prison; but he would not quit it until he was assured by Favourable that the fair Irolite might still be his bride.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The Prince was released from prison; but he would not quit it until he was assured by Favourable that the fair Irolite might still be his bride.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading A little later, and her aid would have been useless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
at the time that
From this reading The fatal lamp of Irolite had but six days longer to burn, and the grief of Parcin Parcinet was rapidly terminating his existence, when the Fairy Favourable arrived at the Palace of Danamo.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He appeared, notwithstanding his pallor, more beautiful than the day, the light of which he was once more permitted to behold.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading She was by far the most powerful, and made herself obeyed despite the anger of the wicked Fairy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A little later, and her aid would have been useless.
