Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Queen took great notice of me; none of the rest said a syllable.

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From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

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From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

the right to enter

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

(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 Thence you go to the Dauphin, for all is done in an hour.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Thence you go to the Dauphin, for all is done in an hour.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading You perceive that I have been presented.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne

From this reading Thence you go to the Dauphin, for all is done in an hour.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Thence you go to the Dauphin, for all is done in an hour.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

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From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

plural of “glare” — a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Thence you go to the Dauphin, for all is done in an hour.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The Queen took great notice of me; none of the rest said a syllable.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading You perceive that I have been presented.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Thence you go to the Dauphin, for all is done in an hour.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading You perceive that I have been presented.

unusual largeness in size or extent or number

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

and nothing more

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

-ing form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Queen took great notice of me; none of the rest said a syllable.

not one, and not any

From this reading The Queen took great notice of me; none of the rest said a syllable.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading The Queen took great notice of me; none of the rest said a syllable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Queen took great notice of me; none of the rest said a syllable.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

and nothing more

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading You perceive that I have been presented.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading You perceive that I have been presented.

any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading The Queen took great notice of me; none of the rest said a syllable.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The Queen took great notice of me; none of the rest said a syllable.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The Queen took great notice of me; none of the rest said a syllable.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme

From this reading The Queen took great notice of me; none of the rest said a syllable.

a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You perceive that I have been presented.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Queen took great notice of me; none of the rest said a syllable.

from that place or that time

From this reading Thence you go to the Dauphin, for all is done in an hour.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading You are let into the King's bedchamber just as he has put on his shirt; he dresses and talks good-humouredly to a few, glares at strangers, goes to mass, to dinner, and a-hunting.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The Queen took great notice of me; none of the rest said a syllable.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

which person or people

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The good old Queen, who is like Lady Primrose in the face, and Queen Caroline in the immensity of her cap, is at her dressing-table, attended by two or three old ladies, who are languishing to be in Abraham's bosom, as the only man's bosom to whom they can hope for admittance.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You perceive that I have been presented.