used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
(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 Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Frederick of Telramund," the King cried, "it is hard to believe wrong of this maiden.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Her dreamy mood may deceive thee," Frederick said, "but it has never deceived me.
cautionedverbUS /ˈkɑːʃənd/
past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "She dreams!" they cried.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading "Her dreamy mood may deceive thee," Frederick said, "but it has never deceived me.
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading "Her dreamy mood may deceive thee," Frederick said, "but it has never deceived me.
defencelessadjective
lacking protection or support
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading "She dreams!" they cried.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading "Her dreamy mood may deceive thee," Frederick said, "but it has never deceived me.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading "Frederick of Telramund," the King cried, "it is hard to believe wrong of this maiden.
a young female
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Frederick of Telramund," the King cried, "it is hard to believe wrong of this maiden.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Her dreamy mood may deceive thee," Frederick said, "but it has never deceived me.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Her dreamy mood may deceive thee," Frederick said, "but it has never deceived me.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Frederick of Telramund," the King cried, "it is hard to believe wrong of this maiden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Frederick of Telramund," the King cried, "it is hard to believe wrong of this maiden.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Frederick of Telramund," the King cried, "it is hard to believe wrong of this maiden.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading "Frederick of Telramund," the King cried, "it is hard to believe wrong of this maiden.
engage in
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Her dreamy mood may deceive thee," Frederick said, "but it has never deceived me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Her dreamy mood may deceive thee," Frederick said, "but it has never deceived me.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading "Her dreamy mood may deceive thee," Frederick said, "but it has never deceived me.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Her dreamy mood may deceive thee," Frederick said, "but it has never deceived me.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Frederick of Telramund," the King cried, "it is hard to believe wrong of this maiden.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Her dreamy mood may deceive thee," Frederick said, "but it has never deceived me.
express in words
From this reading Think, while yet there is time, of what ye say!
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She dreams!" they cried.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
Telramund
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Frederick of Telramund," the King cried, "it is hard to believe wrong of this maiden.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Frederick of Telramund," the King cried, "it is hard to believe wrong of this maiden.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Think, while yet there is time, of what ye say!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She dreams!" they cried.
a special situation
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Think, while yet there is time, of what ye say!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Frederick of Telramund," the King cried, "it is hard to believe wrong of this maiden.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Think, while yet there is time, of what ye say!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Frederick of Telramund," the King cried, "it is hard to believe wrong of this maiden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Think, while yet there is time, of what ye say!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Do not let any hate in thy heart make thee wrong a defenceless girl," he cautioned, while all the nobles protested that it seemed impossible she could have done so foul a thing as that of which she was accused.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Think, while yet there is time, of what ye say!
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "Frederick of Telramund," the King cried, "it is hard to believe wrong of this maiden.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Think, while yet there is time, of what ye say!
but in spite of that
From this reading Think, while yet there is time, of what ye say!
