used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
highly skilled
From this reading He determined not to leave the caverns until he had liberated his father and mother, although he did not then know how that could be accomplished.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Inga would not agree to this.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He determined not to leave the caverns until he had liberated his father and mother, although he did not then know how that could be accomplished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He determined not to leave the caverns until he had liberated his father and mother, although he did not then know how that could be accomplished.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
cavernsnounUS /ˈkævərnz/
plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He determined not to leave the caverns until he had liberated his father and mother, although he did not then know how that could be accomplished.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He determined not to leave the caverns until he had liberated his father and mother, although he did not then know how that could be accomplished.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
one or the other of two
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
divisible by two
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
with resolute determination
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
in a free manner
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
Gos
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From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
how
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From this reading He determined not to leave the caverns until he had liberated his father and mother, although he did not then know how that could be accomplished.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
InganounUS /ˈiːŋɡə/
any tree or shrub of the genus Inga having pinnate leaves and showy usually white flowers; cultivated as ornamentals
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
injureverbUS /ˈɪndʒər/
cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
Kaliko
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
go away from a place
From this reading He determined not to leave the caverns until he had liberated his father and mother, although he did not then know how that could be accomplished.
liberatedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːreɪtɪd/
(of a gas e.g.) released from chemical combination
From this reading He determined not to leave the caverns until he had liberated his father and mother, although he did not then know how that could be accomplished.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
not any; not one
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
NomenounUS /noʊm/
a town in western Alaska on the southern coast of the Seward Peninsula; an important center of an Alaskan gold rush at the beginning of the 20th century
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Inga would not agree to this.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
in other respects or ways
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
express in speech
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
carry out
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He determined not to leave the caverns until he had liberated his father and mother, although he did not then know how that could be accomplished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He determined not to leave the caverns until he had liberated his father and mother, although he did not then know how that could be accomplished.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Inga would not agree to this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading After Kaliko had failed in his attempts to destroy his guests, as has been related, the Nome King did nothing more to injure them but treated them in a friendly manner.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He determined not to leave the caverns until he had liberated his father and mother, although he did not then know how that could be accomplished.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He refused, however, to permit Inga to see or to speak with his father and mother, or even to know in what part of the underground caverns they were confined.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Inga would not agree to this.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are able to protect your lives and persons, I freely admit," said Kaliko; "but I firmly believe you have no power, either of magic or otherwise, to take from me the captives I have agreed to keep for King Gos."
