used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
AmazonsnounUS /ˈæməzɑːnz/
plural of “amazon” — a large strong and aggressive woman
From this reading Her Royal Highness was going to review her Royal Highness's Army of Amazons (see _Scheme II, Safety of Realm_).
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For once in her life she was nervous; she had an anxious morning in front of her.
eagerly desirous
From this reading For once in her life she was nervous; she had an anxious morning in front of her.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Her Royal Highness was going to review her Royal Highness's Army of Amazons (see _Scheme II, Safety of Realm_).
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I can tell you the reason at once.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In half an hour she would be here.
BELVANE
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From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can tell you the reason at once.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For once in her life she was nervous; she had an anxious morning in front of her.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading For once in her life she was nervous; she had an anxious morning in front of her.
gladenounUS /ɡleɪd/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
the act of departing
From this reading Her Royal Highness was going to review her Royal Highness's Army of Amazons (see _Scheme II, Safety of Realm_).
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For once in her life she was nervous; she had an anxious morning in front of her.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In half an hour she would be here.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In half an hour she would be here.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading Her Royal Highness was going to review her Royal Highness's Army of Amazons (see _Scheme II, Safety of Realm_).
Highness's
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From this reading Her Royal Highness was going to review her Royal Highness's Army of Amazons (see _Scheme II, Safety of Realm_).
HOBBYnounUS /ˈhɑːbi/
an auxiliary activity
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In half an hour she would be here.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can tell you the reason at once.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Her Royal Highness was going to review her Royal Highness's Army of Amazons (see _Scheme II, Safety of Realm_).
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
INDULGESverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪz/
third-person singular of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For once in her life she was nervous; she had an anxious morning in front of her.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading For once in her life she was nervous; she had an anxious morning in front of her.
easily agitated
From this reading For once in her life she was nervous; she had an anxious morning in front of her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For once in her life she was nervous; she had an anxious morning in front of her.
on one occasion
From this reading For once in her life she was nervous; she had an anxious morning in front of her.
RealmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Her Royal Highness was going to review her Royal Highness's Army of Amazons (see _Scheme II, Safety of Realm_).
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I can tell you the reason at once.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Her Royal Highness was going to review her Royal Highness's Army of Amazons (see _Scheme II, Safety of Realm_).
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Her Royal Highness was going to review her Royal Highness's Army of Amazons (see _Scheme II, Safety of Realm_).
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Her Royal Highness was going to review her Royal Highness's Army of Amazons (see _Scheme II, Safety of Realm_).
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Her Royal Highness was going to review her Royal Highness's Army of Amazons (see _Scheme II, Safety of Realm_).
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her Royal Highness was going to review her Royal Highness's Army of Amazons (see _Scheme II, Safety of Realm_).
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For once in her life she was nervous; she had an anxious morning in front of her.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
express in words
From this reading I can tell you the reason at once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her Royal Highness was going to review her Royal Highness's Army of Amazons (see _Scheme II, Safety of Realm_).
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BELVANE INDULGES HER HOBBY In a glade in the forest the Countess Belvane was sitting: her throne, a fallen log, her courtiers, that imaginary audience which was always with her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In half an hour she would be here.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I can tell you the reason at once.
