a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading This account of what she has done and what she has suffered for me would increase my love and my affliction, were either of them capable of being augmented.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading This account of what she has done and what she has suffered for me would increase my love and my affliction, were either of them capable of being augmented.
Ah
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From this reading Ah, Madam," he added, "can you not crown all your benefactions by enabling me to behold her?"
(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 "Great Fairy," he exclaimed, "how can I thank you for all the favours you have heaped on my family?
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * * * The Fairy ceased speaking, and the King threw himself at her feet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading * * * * * The Fairy ceased speaking, and the King threw himself at her feet.
augmentedadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈmentɪd/
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
From this reading This account of what she has done and what she has suffered for me would increase my love and my affliction, were either of them capable of being augmented.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
see with attention
From this reading Ah, Madam," he added, "can you not crown all your benefactions by enabling me to behold her?"
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This account of what she has done and what she has suffered for me would increase my love and my affliction, were either of them capable of being augmented.
dearly loved
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
benefactions
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From this reading Ah, Madam," he added, "can you not crown all your benefactions by enabling me to behold her?"
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ah, Madam," he added, "can you not crown all your benefactions by enabling me to behold her?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Great Fairy," he exclaimed, "how can I thank you for all the favours you have heaped on my family?
cannot
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From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading This account of what she has done and what she has suffered for me would increase my love and my affliction, were either of them capable of being augmented.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading * * * * * The Fairy ceased speaking, and the King threw himself at her feet.
confessingverbUS /kənˈfesɪŋ/
-ing form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Ah, Madam," he added, "can you not crown all your benefactions by enabling me to behold her?"
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This account of what she has done and what she has suffered for me would increase my love and my affliction, were either of them capable of being augmented.
one or the other of two
From this reading This account of what she has done and what she has suffered for me would increase my love and my affliction, were either of them capable of being augmented.
enablingadjectiveUS /eˈneɪbəlɪŋ/
providing legal power or sanction
From this reading Ah, Madam," he added, "can you not crown all your benefactions by enabling me to behold her?"
encouragesverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “encourage” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
exceedsverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Great Fairy," he exclaimed, "how can I thank you for all the favours you have heaped on my family?
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading * * * * * The Fairy ceased speaking, and the King threw himself at her feet.
a social unit living together
From this reading "Great Fairy," he exclaimed, "how can I thank you for all the favours you have heaped on my family?
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
favoursnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading "Great Fairy," he exclaimed, "how can I thank you for all the favours you have heaped on my family?
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading * * * * * The Fairy ceased speaking, and the King threw himself at her feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Great Fairy," he exclaimed, "how can I thank you for all the favours you have heaped on my family?
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Great Fairy," he exclaimed, "how can I thank you for all the favours you have heaped on my family?
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This account of what she has done and what she has suffered for me would increase my love and my affliction, were either of them capable of being augmented.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Great Fairy," he exclaimed, "how can I thank you for all the favours you have heaped on my family?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Great Fairy," he exclaimed, "how can I thank you for all the favours you have heaped on my family?
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading "Great Fairy," he exclaimed, "how can I thank you for all the favours you have heaped on my family?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * The Fairy ceased speaking, and the King threw himself at her feet.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading * * * * * The Fairy ceased speaking, and the King threw himself at her feet.
how
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From this reading "Great Fairy," he exclaimed, "how can I thank you for all the favours you have heaped on my family?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Great Fairy," he exclaimed, "how can I thank you for all the favours you have heaped on my family?
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading This account of what she has done and what she has suffered for me would increase my love and my affliction, were either of them capable of being augmented.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading * * * * * The Fairy ceased speaking, and the King threw himself at her feet.
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 My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading This account of what she has done and what she has suffered for me would increase my love and my affliction, were either of them capable of being augmented.
a woman of refinement
From this reading Ah, Madam," he added, "can you not crown all your benefactions by enabling me to behold her?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Great Fairy," he exclaimed, "how can I thank you for all the favours you have heaped on my family?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ah, Madam," he added, "can you not crown all your benefactions by enabling me to behold her?"
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Great Fairy," he exclaimed, "how can I thank you for all the favours you have heaped on my family?
possession of controlling influence
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This account of what she has done and what she has suffered for me would increase my love and my affliction, were either of them capable of being augmented.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading * * * * * The Fairy ceased speaking, and the King threw himself at her feet.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading This account of what she has done and what she has suffered for me would increase my love and my affliction, were either of them capable of being augmented.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Great Fairy," he exclaimed, "how can I thank you for all the favours you have heaped on my family?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * The Fairy ceased speaking, and the King threw himself at her feet.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This account of what she has done and what she has suffered for me would increase my love and my affliction, were either of them capable of being augmented.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This account of what she has done and what she has suffered for me would increase my love and my affliction, were either of them capable of being augmented.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading * * * * * The Fairy ceased speaking, and the King threw himself at her feet.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My gratitude for the benefits you have bestowed on us far exceeds my power of expression; but, my august sister," added he, "that title encourages me to ask more favours; for, despite the obligations I am already under to you, I cannot avoid confessing to you that I shall never be truly happy so long as I am deprived of the presence of my beloved Fairy Queen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This account of what she has done and what she has suffered for me would increase my love and my affliction, were either of them capable of being augmented.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This account of what she has done and what she has suffered for me would increase my love and my affliction, were either of them capable of being augmented.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This account of what she has done and what she has suffered for me would increase my love and my affliction, were either of them capable of being augmented.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Great Fairy," he exclaimed, "how can I thank you for all the favours you have heaped on my family?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Ah, Madam," he added, "can you not crown all your benefactions by enabling me to behold her?"
