used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
(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 All the company were glad to make room for her, and when her golden girdle was put on, little Snowflower looked as fine as the best of them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All the company were glad to make room for her, and when her golden girdle was put on, little Snowflower looked as fine as the best of them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Snowflower was delighted at the promise of feasting with those noble lords and ladies, whose wonderful stories she had heard from the chair.
barefootedadjective
without shoes
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
the lower side of anything
From this reading She bowed very low, and thanked King Winwealth from the bottom of her heart.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading She bowed very low, and thanked King Winwealth from the bottom of her heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
a person who is in charge
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
greatly pleased
From this reading Snowflower was delighted at the promise of feasting with those noble lords and ladies, whose wonderful stories she had heard from the chair.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading Snowflower was delighted at the promise of feasting with those noble lords and ladies, whose wonderful stories she had heard from the chair.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading All the company were glad to make room for her, and when her golden girdle was put on, little Snowflower looked as fine as the best of them.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the company were glad to make room for her, and when her golden girdle was put on, little Snowflower looked as fine as the best of them.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Snowflower was delighted at the promise of feasting with those noble lords and ladies, whose wonderful stories she had heard from the chair.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
girdlenounUS /ˈɡɜːrdəl/
an encircling or ringlike structure
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
a young female
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading All the company were glad to make room for her, and when her golden girdle was put on, little Snowflower looked as fine as the best of them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
Greedalind
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From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Snowflower was delighted at the promise of feasting with those noble lords and ladies, whose wonderful stories she had heard from the chair.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Snowflower was delighted at the promise of feasting with those noble lords and ladies, whose wonderful stories she had heard from the chair.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She bowed very low, and thanked King Winwealth from the bottom of her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She bowed very low, and thanked King Winwealth from the bottom of her heart.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Snowflower was delighted at the promise of feasting with those noble lords and ladies, whose wonderful stories she had heard from the chair.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All the company were glad to make room for her, and when her golden girdle was put on, little Snowflower looked as fine as the best of them.
for more time
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading All the company were glad to make room for her, and when her golden girdle was put on, little Snowflower looked as fine as the best of them.
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Snowflower was delighted at the promise of feasting with those noble lords and ladies, whose wonderful stories she had heard from the chair.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
engage in
From this reading All the company were glad to make room for her, and when her golden girdle was put on, little Snowflower looked as fine as the best of them.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
not any; not one
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Snowflower was delighted at the promise of feasting with those noble lords and ladies, whose wonderful stories she had heard from the chair.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the company were glad to make room for her, and when her golden girdle was put on, little Snowflower looked as fine as the best of them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
and nothing more
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
a large and stately mansion
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Snowflower was delighted at the promise of feasting with those noble lords and ladies, whose wonderful stories she had heard from the chair.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All the company were glad to make room for her, and when her golden girdle was put on, little Snowflower looked as fine as the best of them.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading All the company were glad to make room for her, and when her golden girdle was put on, little Snowflower looked as fine as the best of them.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
Snowflower
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From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
story-telling
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From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading She bowed very low, and thanked King Winwealth from the bottom of her heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All the company were glad to make room for her, and when her golden girdle was put on, little Snowflower looked as fine as the best of them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Snowflower was delighted at the promise of feasting with those noble lords and ladies, whose wonderful stories she had heard from the chair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the company were glad to make room for her, and when her golden girdle was put on, little Snowflower looked as fine as the best of them.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
precisely as stated
From this reading She bowed very low, and thanked King Winwealth from the bottom of her heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the company were glad to make room for her, and when her golden girdle was put on, little Snowflower looked as fine as the best of them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
at the time that
From this reading All the company were glad to make room for her, and when her golden girdle was put on, little Snowflower looked as fine as the best of them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
which person or people
From this reading "Mamma," whispered the Princess Greedalind, while she looked ready to cry for spite, "only see that low little girl who came here in a coarse frock and barefooted, what finery and favour she has gained by her story-telling chair!
belonging to which person
From this reading Snowflower was delighted at the promise of feasting with those noble lords and ladies, whose wonderful stories she had heard from the chair.
Winwealth
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From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
WISEWIT'S
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From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading PRINCE WISEWIT'S RETURN King Winwealth was so pleased with the stories told by the wonderful chair that he gave Snowflower many presents, among which was a golden girdle, and promised that she should no longer go into low company, but feast with him and his nobles in the chief hall, and sleep in one of the best rooms of the palace.
