used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first thing after breakfast the next morning she retired to her Bower, and sent a summons to the Court Godmother, desiring her immediate attendance.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The first thing after breakfast the next morning she retired to her Bower, and sent a summons to the Court Godmother, desiring her immediate attendance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first thing after breakfast the next morning she retired to her Bower, and sent a summons to the Court Godmother, desiring her immediate attendance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CARES OF STATE Queen Selina was as good as her word.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading The first thing after breakfast the next morning she retired to her Bower, and sent a summons to the Court Godmother, desiring her immediate attendance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
BowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading The first thing after breakfast the next morning she retired to her Bower, and sent a summons to the Court Godmother, desiring her immediate attendance.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The first thing after breakfast the next morning she retired to her Bower, and sent a summons to the Court Godmother, desiring her immediate attendance.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
CARESnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading CARES OF STATE Queen Selina was as good as her word.
ChessnounUS /tʃes/
weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The first thing after breakfast the next morning she retired to her Bower, and sent a summons to the Court Godmother, desiring her immediate attendance.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
DaphnenounUS /ˈdæfni/
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
desiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The first thing after breakfast the next morning she retired to her Bower, and sent a summons to the Court Godmother, desiring her immediate attendance.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
Edna
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From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading King Sidney was engaged in interviewing the Lord Treasurer on the subject of the Royal revenue.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first thing after breakfast the next morning she retired to her Bower, and sent a summons to the Court Godmother, desiring her immediate attendance.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
GodmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading The first thing after breakfast the next morning she retired to her Bower, and sent a summons to the Court Godmother, desiring her immediate attendance.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading CARES OF STATE Queen Selina was as good as her word.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
Halmanoun
a board game in which players try to move their pieces into their opponent's bases
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
Haulemaennerschen
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From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CARES OF STATE Queen Selina was as good as her word.
of the present time and place
From this reading The first thing after breakfast the next morning she retired to her Bower, and sent a summons to the Court Godmother, desiring her immediate attendance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading King Sidney was engaged in interviewing the Lord Treasurer on the subject of the Royal revenue.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
interviewingverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading King Sidney was engaged in interviewing the Lord Treasurer on the subject of the Royal revenue.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading King Sidney was engaged in interviewing the Lord Treasurer on the subject of the Royal revenue.
ladies-in-waiting
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From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading King Sidney was engaged in interviewing the Lord Treasurer on the subject of the Royal revenue.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The first thing after breakfast the next morning she retired to her Bower, and sent a summons to the Court Godmother, desiring her immediate attendance.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The first thing after breakfast the next morning she retired to her Bower, and sent a summons to the Court Godmother, desiring her immediate attendance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
obnoxiousadjectiveUS /ɑːbˈnɑːkʃəs/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CARES OF STATE Queen Selina was as good as her word.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading King Sidney was engaged in interviewing the Lord Treasurer on the subject of the Royal revenue.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
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 CARES OF STATE Queen Selina was as good as her word.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The first thing after breakfast the next morning she retired to her Bower, and sent a summons to the Court Godmother, desiring her immediate attendance.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading King Sidney was engaged in interviewing the Lord Treasurer on the subject of the Royal revenue.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading King Sidney was engaged in interviewing the Lord Treasurer on the subject of the Royal revenue.
RubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
Selina
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From this reading CARES OF STATE Queen Selina was as good as her word.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The first thing after breakfast the next morning she retired to her Bower, and sent a summons to the Court Godmother, desiring her immediate attendance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first thing after breakfast the next morning she retired to her Bower, and sent a summons to the Court Godmother, desiring her immediate attendance.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading King Sidney was engaged in interviewing the Lord Treasurer on the subject of the Royal revenue.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading CARES OF STATE Queen Selina was as good as her word.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading King Sidney was engaged in interviewing the Lord Treasurer on the subject of the Royal revenue.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading The first thing after breakfast the next morning she retired to her Bower, and sent a summons to the Court Godmother, desiring her immediate attendance.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first thing after breakfast the next morning she retired to her Bower, and sent a summons to the Court Godmother, desiring her immediate attendance.
a special situation
From this reading The first thing after breakfast the next morning she retired to her Bower, and sent a summons to the Court Godmother, desiring her immediate attendance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first thing after breakfast the next morning she retired to her Bower, and sent a summons to the Court Godmother, desiring her immediate attendance.
TreasurernounUS /ˈtreʒərər/
an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
From this reading King Sidney was engaged in interviewing the Lord Treasurer on the subject of the Royal revenue.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
von
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CARES OF STATE Queen Selina was as good as her word.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Crown Prince and Princess Edna were strolling on the terrace, and Daphne had discovered the board and pieces of a game something between Chess and Halma, the rules of which she and Princess Ruby were learning under the instruction of the Countess von Haulemaennerschen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading So that the Queen, having taken care not to disturb any of her ladies-in-waiting, could count upon being able to deal faithfully with the obnoxious old Fairy without fear of interruption.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading CARES OF STATE Queen Selina was as good as her word.
