used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She ascertained that Prince Mirliflor was within and went at once to his apartments.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading She ascertained that Prince Mirliflor was within and went at once to his apartments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She ascertained that Prince Mirliflor was within and went at once to his apartments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He received her with his usual respect, but there was a reserve in his manner which showed that the memory of his late fiasco was still rankling.
deem to be
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
consortverbUS /kənˈsɔːrt/
keep company with; hang out with
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
correspondverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
dovesnounUS /dʌvz/
plural of “dove” — any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
ENDEAVOURnounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading His reserve increased perceptibly after she had explained the purpose of her visit.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
fiasconounUS /fiˈæskoʊ/
a sudden and violent collapse
From this reading He received her with his usual respect, but there was a reserve in his manner which showed that the memory of his late fiasco was still rankling.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He received her with his usual respect, but there was a reserve in his manner which showed that the memory of his late fiasco was still rankling.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
hintingverbUS /ˈhɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She ascertained that Prince Mirliflor was within and went at once to his apartments.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He received her with his usual respect, but there was a reserve in his manner which showed that the memory of his late fiasco was still rankling.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading His reserve increased perceptibly after she had explained the purpose of her visit.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He received her with his usual respect, but there was a reserve in his manner which showed that the memory of his late fiasco was still rankling.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He received her with his usual respect, but there was a reserve in his manner which showed that the memory of his late fiasco was still rankling.
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading He received her with his usual respect, but there was a reserve in his manner which showed that the memory of his late fiasco was still rankling.
Mirliflor
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From this reading She ascertained that Prince Mirliflor was within and went at once to his apartments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
on one occasion
From this reading She ascertained that Prince Mirliflor was within and went at once to his apartments.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
perceptiblyadverb
in a noticeable manner
From this reading His reserve increased perceptibly after she had explained the purpose of her visit.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading She ascertained that Prince Mirliflor was within and went at once to his apartments.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His reserve increased perceptibly after she had explained the purpose of her visit.
ranklingverbUS /ˈræŋklɪŋ/
-ing form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry
From this reading He received her with his usual respect, but there was a reserve in his manner which showed that the memory of his late fiasco was still rankling.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He received her with his usual respect, but there was a reserve in his manner which showed that the memory of his late fiasco was still rankling.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading He received her with his usual respect, but there was a reserve in his manner which showed that the memory of his late fiasco was still rankling.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He received her with his usual respect, but there was a reserve in his manner which showed that the memory of his late fiasco was still rankling.
RIVENverbUS /ˈrɪvən/
inflected form of “rive” — tear or be torn violently
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She ascertained that Prince Mirliflor was within and went at once to his apartments.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He received her with his usual respect, but there was a reserve in his manner which showed that the memory of his late fiasco was still rankling.
not in physical motion
From this reading He received her with his usual respect, but there was a reserve in his manner which showed that the memory of his late fiasco was still rankling.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She ascertained that Prince Mirliflor was within and went at once to his apartments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He received her with his usual respect, but there was a reserve in his manner which showed that the memory of his late fiasco was still rankling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
Tournesol
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From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He received her with his usual respect, but there was a reserve in his manner which showed that the memory of his late fiasco was still rankling.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading He altogether declined to consider a second matrimonial venture on her recommendation, hinting as politely as possible that her idea of a suitable consort for him was too unlikely to correspond with his own.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading His reserve increased perceptibly after she had explained the purpose of her visit.
Vogelflug's
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From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She ascertained that Prince Mirliflor was within and went at once to his apartments.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She ascertained that Prince Mirliflor was within and went at once to his apartments.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He received her with his usual respect, but there was a reserve in his manner which showed that the memory of his late fiasco was still rankling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "RIVEN WITH VAIN ENDEAVOUR" After a few hours' flight the Fairy Vogelflug's team of doves had safely deposited her at the entrance to the Palace of King Tournesol.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading She ascertained that Prince Mirliflor was within and went at once to his apartments.
