used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The Princess again descended to the gate of the tower, and courteously accepted the coral and other marine curiosities which he presented to her.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
anew
From this reading The Princess again descended to the gate of the tower, and courteously accepted the coral and other marine curiosities which he presented to 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 There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading Galantine contented herself with curtseying to him in the balcony; but no longer came down-stairs, notwithstanding the signs by which the Mer-man implored her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
Bonnette
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From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Galantine contented herself with curtseying to him in the balcony; but no longer came down-stairs, notwithstanding the signs by which the Mer-man implored her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After this second visit, he came every day under the windows of the Princess, diving and grimacing, or playing on the charming instrument I have described to you.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading After this second visit, he came every day under the windows of the Princess, diving and grimacing, or playing on the charming instrument I have described to you.
conch-shell
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From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Galantine contented herself with curtseying to him in the balcony; but no longer came down-stairs, notwithstanding the signs by which the Mer-man implored her.
coralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading The Princess again descended to the gate of the tower, and courteously accepted the coral and other marine curiosities which he presented to her.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading The Princess again descended to the gate of the tower, and courteously accepted the coral and other marine curiosities which he presented to her.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
curiositiesnounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsətiz/
plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The Princess again descended to the gate of the tower, and courteously accepted the coral and other marine curiosities which he presented to her.
curtseying
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From this reading Galantine contented herself with curtseying to him in the balcony; but no longer came down-stairs, notwithstanding the signs by which the Mer-man implored her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After this second visit, he came every day under the windows of the Princess, diving and grimacing, or playing on the charming instrument I have described to you.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading The Princess again descended to the gate of the tower, and courteously accepted the coral and other marine curiosities which he presented to her.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading After this second visit, he came every day under the windows of the Princess, diving and grimacing, or playing on the charming instrument I have described to you.
divingnounUS /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
an athletic competition that involves diving into water
From this reading After this second visit, he came every day under the windows of the Princess, diving and grimacing, or playing on the charming instrument I have described to you.
down-stairs
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From this reading Galantine contented herself with curtseying to him in the balcony; but no longer came down-stairs, notwithstanding the signs by which the Mer-man implored her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading After this second visit, he came every day under the windows of the Princess, diving and grimacing, or playing on the charming instrument I have described to you.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
Galantinenoun
boned poultry stuffed then cooked and covered with aspic; served cold
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The Princess again descended to the gate of the tower, and courteously accepted the coral and other marine curiosities which he presented to her.
goat'snounUS /ɡoʊts/
possessive form of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
grimacingverbUS /ˈɡrɪməsɪŋ/
-ing form of “grimace” — contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
From this reading After this second visit, he came every day under the windows of the Princess, diving and grimacing, or playing on the charming instrument I have described to you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After this second visit, he came every day under the windows of the Princess, diving and grimacing, or playing on the charming instrument I have described to you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Princess again descended to the gate of the tower, and courteously accepted the coral and other marine curiosities which he presented to her.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Princess again descended to the gate of the tower, and courteously accepted the coral and other marine curiosities which he presented to her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Galantine contented herself with curtseying to him in the balcony; but no longer came down-stairs, notwithstanding the signs by which the Mer-man implored her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Galantine contented herself with curtseying to him in the balcony; but no longer came down-stairs, notwithstanding the signs by which the Mer-man implored her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After this second visit, he came every day under the windows of the Princess, diving and grimacing, or playing on the charming instrument I have described to you.
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Galantine contented herself with curtseying to him in the balcony; but no longer came down-stairs, notwithstanding the signs by which the Mer-man implored her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading After this second visit, he came every day under the windows of the Princess, diving and grimacing, or playing on the charming instrument I have described to you.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
for more time
From this reading Galantine contented herself with curtseying to him in the balcony; but no longer came down-stairs, notwithstanding the signs by which the Mer-man implored her.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading The Princess again descended to the gate of the tower, and courteously accepted the coral and other marine curiosities which he presented to her.
Mer-man
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From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
not any; not one
From this reading Galantine contented herself with curtseying to him in the balcony; but no longer came down-stairs, notwithstanding the signs by which the Mer-man implored her.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Galantine contented herself with curtseying to him in the balcony; but no longer came down-stairs, notwithstanding the signs by which the Mer-man implored her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After this second visit, he came every day under the windows of the Princess, diving and grimacing, or playing on the charming instrument I have described to you.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After this second visit, he came every day under the windows of the Princess, diving and grimacing, or playing on the charming instrument I have described to you.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Princess again descended to the gate of the tower, and courteously accepted the coral and other marine curiosities which he presented to her.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading After this second visit, he came every day under the windows of the Princess, diving and grimacing, or playing on the charming instrument I have described to you.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Princess again descended to the gate of the tower, and courteously accepted the coral and other marine curiosities which he presented to her.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The Princess again descended to the gate of the tower, and courteously accepted the coral and other marine curiosities which he presented to her.
established beyond doubt
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
reedsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “reed” — tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading After this second visit, he came every day under the windows of the Princess, diving and grimacing, or playing on the charming instrument I have described to you.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Galantine contented herself with curtseying to him in the balcony; but no longer came down-stairs, notwithstanding the signs by which the Mer-man implored her.
unusual or striking
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading After this second visit, he came every day under the windows of the Princess, diving and grimacing, or playing on the charming instrument I have described to you.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After this second visit, he came every day under the windows of the Princess, diving and grimacing, or playing on the charming instrument I have described to you.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
which person or people
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading A few days after this first adventure, Bonnette and Galantine were attracted to one of the windows of the tower by what appeared to them a singular sort of music, and which indeed proved to be so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was the same Mer-man that they had already seen, who, always up to his waist in the water, and his head covered with reeds, blew with all his might a species of conch-shell, the sound of which was something like that of our ancient goat's horns.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After this second visit, he came every day under the windows of the Princess, diving and grimacing, or playing on the charming instrument I have described to you.
