used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Pardon me, your majesty,” said Bennett, holding a pack of cards unshuffled in his hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Far from seeming pleased at his support, she turned her back upon him, her face white and set, and gazed reproachfully at her king and uncle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The speaker looked up at the Princess Hilda deferentially, but his intercession in her behalf met with no reward.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Far from seeming pleased at his support, she turned her back upon him, her face white and set, and gazed reproachfully at her king and uncle.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading The speaker looked up at the Princess Hilda deferentially, but his intercession in her behalf met with no reward.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading “Pardon me, your majesty,” said Bennett, holding a pack of cards unshuffled in his hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I hesitate to cross your will, but if the princess really has important news——?”
a game played with playing cards
From this reading “Pardon me, your majesty,” said Bennett, holding a pack of cards unshuffled in his hand.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading “Throw out the cards,” commanded King Rudolph sternly.
travel across or pass over
From this reading “I hesitate to cross your will, but if the princess really has important news——?”
deferentiallyadverb
in a servile manner
From this reading The speaker looked up at the Princess Hilda deferentially, but his intercession in her behalf met with no reward.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Far from seeming pleased at his support, she turned her back upon him, her face white and set, and gazed reproachfully at her king and uncle.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far from seeming pleased at his support, she turned her back upon him, her face white and set, and gazed reproachfully at her king and uncle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Far from seeming pleased at his support, she turned her back upon him, her face white and set, and gazed reproachfully at her king and uncle.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Far from seeming pleased at his support, she turned her back upon him, her face white and set, and gazed reproachfully at her king and uncle.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Pardon me, your majesty,” said Bennett, holding a pack of cards unshuffled in his hand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I hesitate to cross your will, but if the princess really has important news——?”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The speaker looked up at the Princess Hilda deferentially, but his intercession in her behalf met with no reward.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading “I hesitate to cross your will, but if the princess really has important news——?”
Hilda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker looked up at the Princess Hilda deferentially, but his intercession in her behalf met with no reward.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Far from seeming pleased at his support, she turned her back upon him, her face white and set, and gazed reproachfully at her king and uncle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Pardon me, your majesty,” said Bennett, holding a pack of cards unshuffled in his hand.
the act of retaining something
From this reading “Pardon me, your majesty,” said Bennett, holding a pack of cards unshuffled in his hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hesitate to cross your will, but if the princess really has important news——?”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I hesitate to cross your will, but if the princess really has important news——?”
of great significance or value
From this reading “I hesitate to cross your will, but if the princess really has important news——?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Pardon me, your majesty,” said Bennett, holding a pack of cards unshuffled in his hand.
intercessionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈseʃən/
a prayer to God on behalf of another person
From this reading The speaker looked up at the Princess Hilda deferentially, but his intercession in her behalf met with no reward.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Far from seeming pleased at his support, she turned her back upon him, her face white and set, and gazed reproachfully at her king and uncle.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The speaker looked up at the Princess Hilda deferentially, but his intercession in her behalf met with no reward.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading “Pardon me, your majesty,” said Bennett, holding a pack of cards unshuffled in his hand.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Pardon me, your majesty,” said Bennett, holding a pack of cards unshuffled in his hand.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The speaker looked up at the Princess Hilda deferentially, but his intercession in her behalf met with no reward.
information about recent and important events
From this reading “I hesitate to cross your will, but if the princess really has important news——?”
not any; not one
From this reading The speaker looked up at the Princess Hilda deferentially, but his intercession in her behalf met with no reward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Pardon me, your majesty,” said Bennett, holding a pack of cards unshuffled in his hand.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Throw out the cards,” commanded King Rudolph sternly.
arrange in a container
From this reading “Pardon me, your majesty,” said Bennett, holding a pack of cards unshuffled in his hand.
accept an excuse for
From this reading “Pardon me, your majesty,” said Bennett, holding a pack of cards unshuffled in his hand.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Far from seeming pleased at his support, she turned her back upon him, her face white and set, and gazed reproachfully at her king and uncle.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading “I hesitate to cross your will, but if the princess really has important news——?”
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “I hesitate to cross your will, but if the princess really has important news——?”
reproachfullyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
From this reading Far from seeming pleased at his support, she turned her back upon him, her face white and set, and gazed reproachfully at her king and uncle.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The speaker looked up at the Princess Hilda deferentially, but his intercession in her behalf met with no reward.
Rudolph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Throw out the cards,” commanded King Rudolph sternly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Pardon me, your majesty,” said Bennett, holding a pack of cards unshuffled in his hand.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Far from seeming pleased at his support, she turned her back upon him, her face white and set, and gazed reproachfully at her king and uncle.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Far from seeming pleased at his support, she turned her back upon him, her face white and set, and gazed reproachfully at her king and uncle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Far from seeming pleased at his support, she turned her back upon him, her face white and set, and gazed reproachfully at her king and uncle.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker looked up at the Princess Hilda deferentially, but his intercession in her behalf met with no reward.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading “Throw out the cards,” commanded King Rudolph sternly.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Far from seeming pleased at his support, she turned her back upon him, her face white and set, and gazed reproachfully at her king and uncle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I hesitate to cross your will, but if the princess really has important news——?”
propel through the air
From this reading “Throw out the cards,” commanded King Rudolph sternly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I hesitate to cross your will, but if the princess really has important news——?”
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Far from seeming pleased at his support, she turned her back upon him, her face white and set, and gazed reproachfully at her king and uncle.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Far from seeming pleased at his support, she turned her back upon him, her face white and set, and gazed reproachfully at her king and uncle.
unshuffled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Pardon me, your majesty,” said Bennett, holding a pack of cards unshuffled in his hand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The speaker looked up at the Princess Hilda deferentially, but his intercession in her behalf met with no reward.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Far from seeming pleased at his support, she turned her back upon him, her face white and set, and gazed reproachfully at her king and uncle.
a Caucasian
From this reading Far from seeming pleased at his support, she turned her back upon him, her face white and set, and gazed reproachfully at her king and uncle.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I hesitate to cross your will, but if the princess really has important news——?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The speaker looked up at the Princess Hilda deferentially, but his intercession in her behalf met with no reward.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Pardon me, your majesty,” said Bennett, holding a pack of cards unshuffled in his hand.
