used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
(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 The son knew not what to do, for of all the maidens in his father's court there was none that had especial charm for him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I would fain see you settled before I die," he said.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Wherever she came from, she was certainly there.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He was thinking this over in the castle garden when an old woman suddenly stood before him.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Wherever she came from, she was certainly there.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The son knew not what to do, for of all the maidens in his father's court there was none that had especial charm for him.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The son knew not what to do, for of all the maidens in his father's court there was none that had especial charm for him.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "I would fain see you settled before I die," he said.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The son knew not what to do, for of all the maidens in his father's court there was none that had especial charm for him.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading The son knew not what to do, for of all the maidens in his father's court there was none that had especial charm for him.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading "I would fain see you settled before I die," he said.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The son knew not what to do, for of all the maidens in his father's court there was none that had especial charm for him.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The son knew not what to do, for of all the maidens in his father's court there was none that had especial charm for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wherever she came from, she was certainly there.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He was thinking this over in the castle garden when an old woman suddenly stood before him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The son knew not what to do, for of all the maidens in his father's court there was none that had especial charm for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I would fain see you settled before I die," he said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I would fain see you settled before I die," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The son knew not what to do, for of all the maidens in his father's court there was none that had especial charm for him.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The son knew not what to do, for of all the maidens in his father's court there was none that had especial charm for him.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The son knew not what to do, for of all the maidens in his father's court there was none that had especial charm for him.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
not one, and not any
From this reading The son knew not what to do, for of all the maidens in his father's court there was none that had especial charm for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The son knew not what to do, for of all the maidens in his father's court there was none that had especial charm for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The son knew not what to do, for of all the maidens in his father's court there was none that had especial charm for him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
on one occasion
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was thinking this over in the castle garden when an old woman suddenly stood before him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I would fain see you settled before I die," he said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I would fain see you settled before I die," he said.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "I would fain see you settled before I die," he said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wherever she came from, she was certainly there.
SLOVAKnounUS /ˈsloʊvæk/
a native or inhabitant of Slovakia
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
a male human offspring
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He was thinking this over in the castle garden when an old woman suddenly stood before him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He was thinking this over in the castle garden when an old woman suddenly stood before him.
carry out
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The son knew not what to do, for of all the maidens in his father's court there was none that had especial charm for him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He was thinking this over in the castle garden when an old woman suddenly stood before him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was thinking this over in the castle garden when an old woman suddenly stood before him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The son knew not what to do, for of all the maidens in his father's court there was none that had especial charm for him.
at the time that
From this reading He was thinking this over in the castle garden when an old woman suddenly stood before him.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Wherever she came from, she was certainly there.
which person or people
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A SLOVAK FOLK TALE THERE was once an old king who, knowing that his end was nearing, called his son to him and begged him to take a wife.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He was thinking this over in the castle garden when an old woman suddenly stood before him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I would fain see you settled before I die," he said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I would fain see you settled before I die," he said.
