used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The white roses of her cheeks turned to red roses in a moment, and then back to white again, they were so alarmed at the change.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “It is no more than right,” he said; “for had I gone first, neither of them would have been sent to meet the monster after I had fallen.
anew
From this reading The white roses of her cheeks turned to red roses in a moment, and then back to white again, they were so alarmed at the change.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading The white roses of her cheeks turned to red roses in a moment, and then back to white again, they were so alarmed at the change.
(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 So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The white roses of her cheeks turned to red roses in a moment, and then back to white again, they were so alarmed at the change.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The white roses of her cheeks turned to red roses in a moment, and then back to white again, they were so alarmed at the change.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The white roses of her cheeks turned to red roses in a moment, and then back to white again, they were so alarmed at the change.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “It is no more than right,” he said; “for had I gone first, neither of them would have been sent to meet the monster after I had fallen.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading For either he would have brought his brothers back, sound and well, to Falkenstein, or he would not survive his dishonour.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading For either he would have brought his brothers back, sound and well, to Falkenstein, or he would not survive his dishonour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The white roses of her cheeks turned to red roses in a moment, and then back to white again, they were so alarmed at the change.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The white roses of her cheeks turned to red roses in a moment, and then back to white again, they were so alarmed at the change.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
dishonourverb
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading For either he would have brought his brothers back, sound and well, to Falkenstein, or he would not survive his dishonour.
one or the other of two
From this reading For either he would have brought his brothers back, sound and well, to Falkenstein, or he would not survive his dishonour.
Falkenstein
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From this reading For either he would have brought his brothers back, sound and well, to Falkenstein, or he would not survive his dishonour.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading “It is no more than right,” he said; “for had I gone first, neither of them would have been sent to meet the monster after I had fallen.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “It is no more than right,” he said; “for had I gone first, neither of them would have been sent to meet the monster after I had fallen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For either he would have brought his brothers back, sound and well, to Falkenstein, or he would not survive his dishonour.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading WHO was glad to see the prince, if it was not Lady Rosalind?
destroyed or killed
From this reading “It is no more than right,” he said; “for had I gone first, neither of them would have been sent to meet the monster after I had fallen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “It is no more than right,” he said; “for had I gone first, neither of them would have been sent to meet the monster after I had fallen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For either he would have brought his brothers back, sound and well, to Falkenstein, or he would not survive his dishonour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For either he would have brought his brothers back, sound and well, to Falkenstein, or he would not survive his dishonour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The white roses of her cheeks turned to red roses in a moment, and then back to white again, they were so alarmed at the change.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For either he would have brought his brothers back, sound and well, to Falkenstein, or he would not survive his dishonour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It is no more than right,” he said; “for had I gone first, neither of them would have been sent to meet the monster after I had fallen.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading WHO was glad to see the prince, if it was not Lady Rosalind?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The white roses of her cheeks turned to red roses in a moment, and then back to white again, they were so alarmed at the change.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is no more than right,” he said; “for had I gone first, neither of them would have been sent to meet the monster after I had fallen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHO was glad to see the prince, if it was not Lady Rosalind?
a polite name for any woman
From this reading WHO was glad to see the prince, if it was not Lady Rosalind?
immediately past
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
come together
From this reading “It is no more than right,” he said; “for had I gone first, neither of them would have been sent to meet the monster after I had fallen.
a particular point in time
From this reading The white roses of her cheeks turned to red roses in a moment, and then back to white again, they were so alarmed at the change.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading “It is no more than right,” he said; “for had I gone first, neither of them would have been sent to meet the monster after I had fallen.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “It is no more than right,” he said; “for had I gone first, neither of them would have been sent to meet the monster after I had fallen.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading “It is no more than right,” he said; “for had I gone first, neither of them would have been sent to meet the monster after I had fallen.
not any; not one
From this reading “It is no more than right,” he said; “for had I gone first, neither of them would have been sent to meet the monster after I had fallen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHO was glad to see the prince, if it was not Lady Rosalind?
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The white roses of her cheeks turned to red roses in a moment, and then back to white again, they were so alarmed at the change.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading WHO was glad to see the prince, if it was not Lady Rosalind?
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The white roses of her cheeks turned to red roses in a moment, and then back to white again, they were so alarmed at the change.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “It is no more than right,” he said; “for had I gone first, neither of them would have been sent to meet the monster after I had fallen.
Rosalind
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHO was glad to see the prince, if it was not Lady Rosalind?
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The white roses of her cheeks turned to red roses in a moment, and then back to white again, they were so alarmed at the change.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is no more than right,” he said; “for had I gone first, neither of them would have been sent to meet the monster after I had fallen.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading WHO was glad to see the prince, if it was not Lady Rosalind?
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading “It is no more than right,” he said; “for had I gone first, neither of them would have been sent to meet the monster after I had fallen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The white roses of her cheeks turned to red roses in a moment, and then back to white again, they were so alarmed at the change.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading For either he would have brought his brothers back, sound and well, to Falkenstein, or he would not survive his dishonour.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading For either he would have brought his brothers back, sound and well, to Falkenstein, or he would not survive his dishonour.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “It is no more than right,” he said; “for had I gone first, neither of them would have been sent to meet the monster after I had fallen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHO was glad to see the prince, if it was not Lady Rosalind?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “It is no more than right,” he said; “for had I gone first, neither of them would have been sent to meet the monster after I had fallen.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The white roses of her cheeks turned to red roses in a moment, and then back to white again, they were so alarmed at the change.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The white roses of her cheeks turned to red roses in a moment, and then back to white again, they were so alarmed at the change.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHO was glad to see the prince, if it was not Lady Rosalind?
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The white roses of her cheeks turned to red roses in a moment, and then back to white again, they were so alarmed at the change.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHO was glad to see the prince, if it was not Lady Rosalind?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The white roses of her cheeks turned to red roses in a moment, and then back to white again, they were so alarmed at the change.
a Caucasian
From this reading The white roses of her cheeks turned to red roses in a moment, and then back to white again, they were so alarmed at the change.
which person or people
From this reading WHO was glad to see the prince, if it was not Lady Rosalind?
in the company of; together with
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So the two went into the gardens together, and talked about a number of things; but at last the prince told her that, before three days were over, all would be well, or all would be over with him.
