used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In her frolic-moods she teased him unmercifully; in a prettily imperious way she bossed and bullied him--for all of which Lad adored her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading In her frolic-moods she teased him unmercifully; in a prettily imperious way she bossed and bullied him--for all of which Lad adored her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For a time after Knave's routing, Lad was blissfully happy in Lady's undivided comradeship.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In her frolic-moods she teased him unmercifully; in a prettily imperious way she bossed and bullied him--for all of which Lad adored her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In her frolic-moods she teased him unmercifully; in a prettily imperious way she bossed and bullied him--for all of which Lad adored her.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He had other reasons, too, for loving Lady--not only because she was dainty and beautiful, and was caressingly fond of him, but because he had won her in fair mortal combat with the younger and showier Knave.
for the reason that
From this reading He had other reasons, too, for loving Lady--not only because she was dainty and beautiful, and was caressingly fond of him, but because he had won her in fair mortal combat with the younger and showier Knave.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Together they ranged the forests beyond The Place in search of rabbits.
blissfullyadverbUS /ˈblɪsfəli/
in a blissful manner
From this reading For a time after Knave's routing, Lad was blissfully happy in Lady's undivided comradeship.
bossedverbUS /bɑːst/
past form of “boss” — raise in a relief
From this reading In her frolic-moods she teased him unmercifully; in a prettily imperious way she bossed and bullied him--for all of which Lad adored her.
bulliedverbUS /ˈbʊlid/
inflected form of “bully” — be bossy towards
From this reading In her frolic-moods she teased him unmercifully; in a prettily imperious way she bossed and bullied him--for all of which Lad adored her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had other reasons, too, for loving Lady--not only because she was dainty and beautiful, and was caressingly fond of him, but because he had won her in fair mortal combat with the younger and showier Knave.
caressingly
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From this reading He had other reasons, too, for loving Lady--not only because she was dainty and beautiful, and was caressingly fond of him, but because he had won her in fair mortal combat with the younger and showier Knave.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading He had other reasons, too, for loving Lady--not only because she was dainty and beautiful, and was caressingly fond of him, but because he had won her in fair mortal combat with the younger and showier Knave.
comradeshipnoun
the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
From this reading For a time after Knave's routing, Lad was blissfully happy in Lady's undivided comradeship.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading He had other reasons, too, for loving Lady--not only because she was dainty and beautiful, and was caressingly fond of him, but because he had won her in fair mortal combat with the younger and showier Knave.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He had other reasons, too, for loving Lady--not only because she was dainty and beautiful, and was caressingly fond of him, but because he had won her in fair mortal combat with the younger and showier Knave.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He had other reasons, too, for loving Lady--not only because she was dainty and beautiful, and was caressingly fond of him, but because he had won her in fair mortal combat with the younger and showier Knave.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In her frolic-moods she teased him unmercifully; in a prettily imperious way she bossed and bullied him--for all of which Lad adored her.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Together they ranged the forests beyond The Place in search of rabbits.
frolic-moods
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From this reading In her frolic-moods she teased him unmercifully; in a prettily imperious way she bossed and bullied him--for all of which Lad adored her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had other reasons, too, for loving Lady--not only because she was dainty and beautiful, and was caressingly fond of him, but because he had won her in fair mortal combat with the younger and showier Knave.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading For a time after Knave's routing, Lad was blissfully happy in Lady's undivided comradeship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had other reasons, too, for loving Lady--not only because she was dainty and beautiful, and was caressingly fond of him, but because he had won her in fair mortal combat with the younger and showier Knave.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In her frolic-moods she teased him unmercifully; in a prettily imperious way she bossed and bullied him--for all of which Lad adored her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In her frolic-moods she teased him unmercifully; in a prettily imperious way she bossed and bullied him--for all of which Lad adored her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading In her frolic-moods she teased him unmercifully; in a prettily imperious way she bossed and bullied him--for all of which Lad adored her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her frolic-moods she teased him unmercifully; in a prettily imperious way she bossed and bullied him--for all of which Lad adored her.
KnavenounUS /neɪv/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading He had other reasons, too, for loving Lady--not only because she was dainty and beautiful, and was caressingly fond of him, but because he had won her in fair mortal combat with the younger and showier Knave.
Knave's
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From this reading For a time after Knave's routing, Lad was blissfully happy in Lady's undivided comradeship.
a boy or man
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
Lad's
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From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
Lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading For a time after Knave's routing, Lad was blissfully happy in Lady's undivided comradeship.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading He had other reasons, too, for loving Lady--not only because she was dainty and beautiful, and was caressingly fond of him, but because he had won her in fair mortal combat with the younger and showier Knave.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
subject to death
From this reading He had other reasons, too, for loving Lady--not only because she was dainty and beautiful, and was caressingly fond of him, but because he had won her in fair mortal combat with the younger and showier Knave.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had other reasons, too, for loving Lady--not only because she was dainty and beautiful, and was caressingly fond of him, but because he had won her in fair mortal combat with the younger and showier Knave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
and nothing more
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had other reasons, too, for loving Lady--not only because she was dainty and beautiful, and was caressingly fond of him, but because he had won her in fair mortal combat with the younger and showier Knave.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
prettilyadverb
in a pretty manner
From this reading In her frolic-moods she teased him unmercifully; in a prettily imperious way she bossed and bullied him--for all of which Lad adored her.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading Together they ranged the forests beyond The Place in search of rabbits.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading Together they ranged the forests beyond The Place in search of rabbits.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He had other reasons, too, for loving Lady--not only because she was dainty and beautiful, and was caressingly fond of him, but because he had won her in fair mortal combat with the younger and showier Knave.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
routingverbUS /ˈraʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “route” — send documents or materials to appropriate destinations
From this reading For a time after Knave's routing, Lad was blissfully happy in Lady's undivided comradeship.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Together they ranged the forests beyond The Place in search of rabbits.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In her frolic-moods she teased him unmercifully; in a prettily imperious way she bossed and bullied him--for all of which Lad adored her.
showier
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From this reading He had other reasons, too, for loving Lady--not only because she was dainty and beautiful, and was caressingly fond of him, but because he had won her in fair mortal combat with the younger and showier Knave.
a male human offspring
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
teasedadjectiveUS /tiːzd/
feeling mild pleasurable excitement
From this reading In her frolic-moods she teased him unmercifully; in a prettily imperious way she bossed and bullied him--for all of which Lad adored her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Together they ranged the forests beyond The Place in search of rabbits.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a time after Knave's routing, Lad was blissfully happy in Lady's undivided comradeship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Together they ranged the forests beyond The Place in search of rabbits.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had other reasons, too, for loving Lady--not only because she was dainty and beautiful, and was caressingly fond of him, but because he had won her in fair mortal combat with the younger and showier Knave.
undividedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndəˈvaɪdɪd/
not parted by conflict of opinion
From this reading For a time after Knave's routing, Lad was blissfully happy in Lady's undivided comradeship.
unmercifullyadverb
without pity; in a merciless manner
From this reading In her frolic-moods she teased him unmercifully; in a prettily imperious way she bossed and bullied him--for all of which Lad adored her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In her frolic-moods she teased him unmercifully; in a prettily imperious way she bossed and bullied him--for all of which Lad adored her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In her frolic-moods she teased him unmercifully; in a prettily imperious way she bossed and bullied him--for all of which Lad adored her.
which person or people
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HIS LITTLE SON Lad's mate Lady was the only one of the Little People about The Place who refused to look on Lad with due reverence.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading He had other reasons, too, for loving Lady--not only because she was dainty and beautiful, and was caressingly fond of him, but because he had won her in fair mortal combat with the younger and showier Knave.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading He had other reasons, too, for loving Lady--not only because she was dainty and beautiful, and was caressingly fond of him, but because he had won her in fair mortal combat with the younger and showier Knave.
