(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But he was now the magnificent young Prince Mirliflor, and it was quite uncertain whether she would even be able to recognise him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he was now the magnificent young Prince Mirliflor, and it was quite uncertain whether she would even be able to recognise him.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It would be dreadful if she discovered that she did not care for him any longer!
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "WHOSE LIGHTS ARE FLED, WHOSE GARLANDS DEAD" Daphne had taken her seat in the car with somewhat conflicting feelings.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was now the magnificent young Prince Mirliflor, and it was quite uncertain whether she would even be able to recognise him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "WHOSE LIGHTS ARE FLED, WHOSE GARLANDS DEAD" Daphne had taken her seat in the car with somewhat conflicting feelings.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It would be dreadful if she discovered that she did not care for him any longer!
Clairdelune
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From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading "WHOSE LIGHTS ARE FLED, WHOSE GARLANDS DEAD" Daphne had taken her seat in the car with somewhat conflicting feelings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
DaphnenounUS /ˈdæfni/
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading "WHOSE LIGHTS ARE FLED, WHOSE GARLANDS DEAD" Daphne had taken her seat in the car with somewhat conflicting feelings.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "WHOSE LIGHTS ARE FLED, WHOSE GARLANDS DEAD" Daphne had taken her seat in the car with somewhat conflicting feelings.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It would be dreadful if she discovered that she did not care for him any longer!
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It would be dreadful if she discovered that she did not care for him any longer!
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It would be dreadful if she discovered that she did not care for him any longer!
a movement into or inward
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
divisible by two
From this reading But he was now the magnificent young Prince Mirliflor, and it was quite uncertain whether she would even be able to recognise him.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading "WHOSE LIGHTS ARE FLED, WHOSE GARLANDS DEAD" Daphne had taken her seat in the car with somewhat conflicting feelings.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading "WHOSE LIGHTS ARE FLED, WHOSE GARLANDS DEAD" Daphne had taken her seat in the car with somewhat conflicting feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would be dreadful if she discovered that she did not care for him any longer!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
GARLANDS
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From this reading "WHOSE LIGHTS ARE FLED, WHOSE GARLANDS DEAD" Daphne had taken her seat in the car with somewhat conflicting feelings.
Girofle
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From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
the act of departing
From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "WHOSE LIGHTS ARE FLED, WHOSE GARLANDS DEAD" Daphne had taken her seat in the car with somewhat conflicting feelings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he was now the magnificent young Prince Mirliflor, and it was quite uncertain whether she would even be able to recognise him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "WHOSE LIGHTS ARE FLED, WHOSE GARLANDS DEAD" Daphne had taken her seat in the car with somewhat conflicting feelings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he was now the magnificent young Prince Mirliflor, and it was quite uncertain whether she would even be able to recognise him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "WHOSE LIGHTS ARE FLED, WHOSE GARLANDS DEAD" Daphne had taken her seat in the car with somewhat conflicting feelings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he was now the magnificent young Prince Mirliflor, and it was quite uncertain whether she would even be able to recognise him.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
immediately past
From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading "WHOSE LIGHTS ARE FLED, WHOSE GARLANDS DEAD" Daphne had taken her seat in the car with somewhat conflicting feelings.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
for more time
From this reading It would be dreadful if she discovered that she did not care for him any longer!
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading But he was now the magnificent young Prince Mirliflor, and it was quite uncertain whether she would even be able to recognise him.
Mirliflor
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From this reading But he was now the magnificent young Prince Mirliflor, and it was quite uncertain whether she would even be able to recognise him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
not one, and not any
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It would be dreadful if she discovered that she did not care for him any longer!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But he was now the magnificent young Prince Mirliflor, and it was quite uncertain whether she would even be able to recognise him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
win a victory over
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading But he was now the magnificent young Prince Mirliflor, and it was quite uncertain whether she would even be able to recognise him.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
the possibility of future success
From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But he was now the magnificent young Prince Mirliflor, and it was quite uncertain whether she would even be able to recognise him.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading But he was now the magnificent young Prince Mirliflor, and it was quite uncertain whether she would even be able to recognise him.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
reunitedverbUS /ˌriːuːˈnaɪtɪd/
past form of “reunite” — have a reunion; unite again
From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "WHOSE LIGHTS ARE FLED, WHOSE GARLANDS DEAD" Daphne had taken her seat in the car with somewhat conflicting feelings.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "WHOSE LIGHTS ARE FLED, WHOSE GARLANDS DEAD" Daphne had taken her seat in the car with somewhat conflicting feelings.
somnolencenounUS /ˈsɑːmnələns/
a very sleepy state
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
not in physical motion
From this reading Perhaps it was anxiety, but still more probably the fact of her Fairy blood that prevented her from being overcome by the somnolence that none of purely British birth seemed able to resist for long after entering that magic car.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "WHOSE LIGHTS ARE FLED, WHOSE GARLANDS DEAD" Daphne had taken her seat in the car with somewhat conflicting feelings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It would be dreadful if she discovered that she did not care for him any longer!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "WHOSE LIGHTS ARE FLED, WHOSE GARLANDS DEAD" Daphne had taken her seat in the car with somewhat conflicting feelings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading But he was now the magnificent young Prince Mirliflor, and it was quite uncertain whether she would even be able to recognise him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
in or at the place that
From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But he was now the magnificent young Prince Mirliflor, and it was quite uncertain whether she would even be able to recognise him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
belonging to which person
From this reading "WHOSE LIGHTS ARE FLED, WHOSE GARLANDS DEAD" Daphne had taken her seat in the car with somewhat conflicting feelings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "WHOSE LIGHTS ARE FLED, WHOSE GARLANDS DEAD" Daphne had taken her seat in the car with somewhat conflicting feelings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was going to Clairdelune, where she would be reunited to Girofle--an altogether joyous prospect, if she could hope to find the Girofle with whom she had last parted.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But he was now the magnificent young Prince Mirliflor, and it was quite uncertain whether she would even be able to recognise him.
