(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 petitions she threw aside all contumely, calling the poorest, sister.
almsnounUS /ɑːlmz/
money or goods contributed to the poor
From this reading She gave alms, offering condolence and sympathy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
on or to one side
From this reading In her petitions she threw aside all contumely, calling the poorest, sister.
assiduousnessnoun
great and constant diligence and attention
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE COCOANUTS OF THE KING'S CELLAR Matters at Crandlemar were comparatively quiet.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading In her petitions she threw aside all contumely, calling the poorest, sister.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
CELLARnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading THE COCOANUTS OF THE KING'S CELLAR Matters at Crandlemar were comparatively quiet.
COCOANUTSnounUS /ˈkoʊkoʊnʌts/
plural of “cocoanut” — large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk
From this reading THE COCOANUTS OF THE KING'S CELLAR Matters at Crandlemar were comparatively quiet.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading THE COCOANUTS OF THE KING'S CELLAR Matters at Crandlemar were comparatively quiet.
condolencenounUS /kənˈdoʊləns/
an expression of sympathy with another's grief
From this reading She gave alms, offering condolence and sympathy.
contumelynoun
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading In her petitions she threw aside all contumely, calling the poorest, sister.
Crandlemar
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From this reading THE COCOANUTS OF THE KING'S CELLAR Matters at Crandlemar were comparatively quiet.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading She prayed, fasted and sacrificed for her every desire.
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She prayed, fasted and sacrificed for her every desire.
fastedverbUS /ˈfæstɪd/
past form of “fast” — abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons
From this reading She prayed, fasted and sacrificed for her every desire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She gave alms, offering condolence and sympathy.
hecatombs
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From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her petitions she threw aside all contumely, calling the poorest, sister.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE COCOANUTS OF THE KING'S CELLAR Matters at Crandlemar were comparatively quiet.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE COCOANUTS OF THE KING'S CELLAR Matters at Crandlemar were comparatively quiet.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COCOANUTS OF THE KING'S CELLAR Matters at Crandlemar were comparatively quiet.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading She gave alms, offering condolence and sympathy.
petitionsnounUS /pəˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “petition” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading In her petitions she threw aside all contumely, calling the poorest, sister.
poorestadjectiveUS /ˈpuːrɪst/
superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading In her petitions she threw aside all contumely, calling the poorest, sister.
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading She prayed, fasted and sacrificed for her every desire.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE COCOANUTS OF THE KING'S CELLAR Matters at Crandlemar were comparatively quiet.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading She prayed, fasted and sacrificed for her every desire.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She prayed, fasted and sacrificed for her every desire.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading In her petitions she threw aside all contumely, calling the poorest, sister.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading She gave alms, offering condolence and sympathy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COCOANUTS OF THE KING'S CELLAR Matters at Crandlemar were comparatively quiet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading In her petitions she threw aside all contumely, calling the poorest, sister.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
except if; if not
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE COCOANUTS OF THE KING'S CELLAR Matters at Crandlemar were comparatively quiet.
which person or people
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There was nothing unusual, unless indeed it was the assiduousness of the young Duchess, who from morning until night ceased not to offer hecatombs for the safety and freedom of her lord.
