used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a good deal of consternation in the household of the noble Severus when Ebba’s flight was discovered.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An ominous frown upon Severus’s brow, as he entered his wife’s chamber, showed that a storm was brewing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An ominous frown upon Severus’s brow, as he entered his wife’s chamber, showed that a storm was brewing.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
brewingnounUS /ˈbruːɪŋ/
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading An ominous frown upon Severus’s brow, as he entered his wife’s chamber, showed that a storm was brewing.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading An ominous frown upon Severus’s brow, as he entered his wife’s chamber, showed that a storm was brewing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading An ominous frown upon Severus’s brow, as he entered his wife’s chamber, showed that a storm was brewing.
chideverbUS /tʃaɪd/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading “Silence!” exclaimed Severus; “what mean you, to chide and wail like a weakling infant?
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading There was a good deal of consternation in the household of the noble Severus when Ebba’s flight was discovered.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
crimpingverbUS /ˈkrɪmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “crimp” — make ridges into by pinching together
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
demanding attention
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There was a good deal of consternation in the household of the noble Severus when Ebba’s flight was discovered.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading There was a good deal of consternation in the household of the noble Severus when Ebba’s flight was discovered.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
Ebba
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From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
Ebba's
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From this reading There was a good deal of consternation in the household of the noble Severus when Ebba’s flight was discovered.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading An ominous frown upon Severus’s brow, as he entered his wife’s chamber, showed that a storm was brewing.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Silence!” exclaimed Severus; “what mean you, to chide and wail like a weakling infant?
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading There was a good deal of consternation in the household of the noble Severus when Ebba’s flight was discovered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading An ominous frown upon Severus’s brow, as he entered his wife’s chamber, showed that a storm was brewing.
coins made of gold
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There was a good deal of consternation in the household of the noble Severus when Ebba’s flight was discovered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An ominous frown upon Severus’s brow, as he entered his wife’s chamber, showed that a storm was brewing.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An ominous frown upon Severus’s brow, as he entered his wife’s chamber, showed that a storm was brewing.
a social unit living together
From this reading There was a good deal of consternation in the household of the noble Severus when Ebba’s flight was discovered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a good deal of consternation in the household of the noble Severus when Ebba’s flight was discovered.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading “Silence!” exclaimed Severus; “what mean you, to chide and wail like a weakling infant?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
and nothing more
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Silence!” exclaimed Severus; “what mean you, to chide and wail like a weakling infant?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “Silence!” exclaimed Severus; “what mean you, to chide and wail like a weakling infant?
not able to be found
From this reading THE MISSING SLAVE.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
not any; not one
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading There was a good deal of consternation in the household of the noble Severus when Ebba’s flight was discovered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a good deal of consternation in the household of the noble Severus when Ebba’s flight was discovered.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading An ominous frown upon Severus’s brow, as he entered his wife’s chamber, showed that a storm was brewing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
plaitnounUS /pleɪt/
a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
precisely, exactly
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
scorchedadjectiveUS /skɔːrtʃt/
Burned by flames or heat; blackened by intense magical or physical fire.
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
Severus
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From this reading There was a good deal of consternation in the household of the noble Severus when Ebba’s flight was discovered.
Severus's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An ominous frown upon Severus’s brow, as he entered his wife’s chamber, showed that a storm was brewing.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading An ominous frown upon Severus’s brow, as he entered his wife’s chamber, showed that a storm was brewing.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “Silence!” exclaimed Severus; “what mean you, to chide and wail like a weakling infant?
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading THE MISSING SLAVE.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading An ominous frown upon Severus’s brow, as he entered his wife’s chamber, showed that a storm was brewing.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An ominous frown upon Severus’s brow, as he entered his wife’s chamber, showed that a storm was brewing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISSING SLAVE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a good deal of consternation in the household of the noble Severus when Ebba’s flight was discovered.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
undignifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/
lacking dignity
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading An ominous frown upon Severus’s brow, as he entered his wife’s chamber, showed that a storm was brewing.
precisely as stated
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
wailverbUS /weɪl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading “Silence!” exclaimed Severus; “what mean you, to chide and wail like a weakling infant?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a good deal of consternation in the household of the noble Severus when Ebba’s flight was discovered.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
weaklingnounUS /ˈwiːklɪŋ/
a person who is physically weak and ineffectual
From this reading “Silence!” exclaimed Severus; “what mean you, to chide and wail like a weakling infant?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Silence!” exclaimed Severus; “what mean you, to chide and wail like a weakling infant?
at the time that
From this reading There was a good deal of consternation in the household of the noble Severus when Ebba’s flight was discovered.
which person or people
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading An ominous frown upon Severus’s brow, as he entered his wife’s chamber, showed that a storm was brewing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His lady had just had her morning bath, and was crying in a very undignified way for Ebba, declaring that the attendant, who was doing her best to supply her place, scorched her head with the crimping iron; that no one could plait her hair as Ebba did; that no one could twist into it the gold threads, or place the plait in the right position, but Ebba.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Silence!” exclaimed Severus; “what mean you, to chide and wail like a weakling infant?
