used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
AdonisnounUS /əˈdɑːnəs/
any handsome young man
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
AnanounUS /ˈɑːnə/
mother of the ancient Irish gods; sometimes identified with Danu
From this reading He did not notice the fact that Doña Ana de la Cerda was watching them both, looking sideways without turning her head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Don John looked round quickly, and was annoyed to see the dwarf there.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Read it before supper if you can."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He did not notice the fact that Doña Ana de la Cerda was watching them both, looking sideways without turning her head.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Read it before supper if you can."
Cerda
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From this reading He did not notice the fact that Doña Ana de la Cerda was watching them both, looking sideways without turning her head.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He did not notice the fact that Doña Ana de la Cerda was watching them both, looking sideways without turning her head.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not notice the fact that Doña Ana de la Cerda was watching them both, looking sideways without turning her head.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
Doña
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From this reading He did not notice the fact that Doña Ana de la Cerda was watching them both, looking sideways without turning her head.
dwarfnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading Don John looked round quickly, and was annoyed to see the dwarf there.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He did not notice the fact that Doña Ana de la Cerda was watching them both, looking sideways without turning her head.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not notice the fact that Doña Ana de la Cerda was watching them both, looking sideways without turning her head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He did not notice the fact that Doña Ana de la Cerda was watching them both, looking sideways without turning her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not notice the fact that Doña Ana de la Cerda was watching them both, looking sideways without turning her head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Read it before supper if you can."
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading "It is a matter of importance," said the jester, in a low voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a matter of importance," said the jester, in a low voice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a matter of importance," said the jester, in a low voice.
jesternounUS /ˈdʒestər/
a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
From this reading "It is a matter of importance," said the jester, in a low voice.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading He did not notice the fact that Doña Ana de la Cerda was watching them both, looking sideways without turning her head.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Don John looked round quickly, and was annoyed to see the dwarf there.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He did not notice the fact that Doña Ana de la Cerda was watching them both, looking sideways without turning her head.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "It is a matter of importance," said the jester, in a low voice.
engage in
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "It is a matter of importance," said the jester, in a low voice.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not notice the fact that Doña Ana de la Cerda was watching them both, looking sideways without turning her head.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He did not notice the fact that Doña Ana de la Cerda was watching them both, looking sideways without turning her head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
personages
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
with speed
From this reading Don John looked round quickly, and was annoyed to see the dwarf there.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Read it before supper if you can."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Don John looked round quickly, and was annoyed to see the dwarf there.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is a matter of importance," said the jester, in a low voice.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Don John looked round quickly, and was annoyed to see the dwarf there.
sidewaysadverbUS /ˈsaɪdweɪz/
with one side forward or to the front
From this reading He did not notice the fact that Doña Ana de la Cerda was watching them both, looking sideways without turning her head.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
with low volume
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "Read it before supper if you can."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not notice the fact that Doña Ana de la Cerda was watching them both, looking sideways without turning her head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He did not notice the fact that Doña Ana de la Cerda was watching them both, looking sideways without turning her head.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Don John looked round quickly, and was annoyed to see the dwarf there.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
having come into contact
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading He did not notice the fact that Doña Ana de la Cerda was watching them both, looking sideways without turning her head.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "It is a matter of importance," said the jester, in a low voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He did not notice the fact that Doña Ana de la Cerda was watching them both, looking sideways without turning her head.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
at the time that
From this reading When the ceremony was over, and every one on the platform and steps of the throne moved a little in order to make way for the royal personages, making a slight momentary confusion, Adonis crept up behind Don John, and softly touched his sleeve to attract his attention.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He did not notice the fact that Doña Ana de la Cerda was watching them both, looking sideways without turning her head.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Read it before supper if you can."
