used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN A WOMAN RULED THE WORLD In the palace of the King there was revelry unstinted, for a change had come upon Semiramis.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She graced his throne and added to his kingdom’s power; she ruled his house and gave obedience to her lord; yet the King asked more.
anew
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
how long something has existed
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
(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 He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She graced his throne and added to his kingdom’s power; she ruled his house and gave obedience to her lord; yet the King asked more.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She graced his throne and added to his kingdom’s power; she ruled his house and gave obedience to her lord; yet the King asked more.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Semiramis smiled upon the King, and there was somewhat in her eyes which sent the hot blood bounding through his veins, which caused his breath to flow the faster and his hand to tremble in a lingering caress.
boundingverbUS /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Semiramis smiled upon the King, and there was somewhat in her eyes which sent the hot blood bounding through his veins, which caused his breath to flow the faster and his hand to tremble in a lingering caress.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Semiramis smiled upon the King, and there was somewhat in her eyes which sent the hot blood bounding through his veins, which caused his breath to flow the faster and his hand to tremble in a lingering caress.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
caressnounUS /kərˈes/
a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading Semiramis smiled upon the King, and there was somewhat in her eyes which sent the hot blood bounding through his veins, which caused his breath to flow the faster and his hand to tremble in a lingering caress.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Semiramis smiled upon the King, and there was somewhat in her eyes which sent the hot blood bounding through his veins, which caused his breath to flow the faster and his hand to tremble in a lingering caress.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading WHEN A WOMAN RULED THE WORLD In the palace of the King there was revelry unstinted, for a change had come upon Semiramis.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHEN A WOMAN RULED THE WORLD In the palace of the King there was revelry unstinted, for a change had come upon Semiramis.
at any time
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Semiramis smiled upon the King, and there was somewhat in her eyes which sent the hot blood bounding through his veins, which caused his breath to flow the faster and his hand to tremble in a lingering caress.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading Semiramis smiled upon the King, and there was somewhat in her eyes which sent the hot blood bounding through his veins, which caused his breath to flow the faster and his hand to tremble in a lingering caress.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Semiramis smiled upon the King, and there was somewhat in her eyes which sent the hot blood bounding through his veins, which caused his breath to flow the faster and his hand to tremble in a lingering caress.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHEN A WOMAN RULED THE WORLD In the palace of the King there was revelry unstinted, for a change had come upon Semiramis.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
gracedverbUS /ɡreɪst/
past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading She graced his throne and added to his kingdom’s power; she ruled his house and gave obedience to her lord; yet the King asked more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHEN A WOMAN RULED THE WORLD In the palace of the King there was revelry unstinted, for a change had come upon Semiramis.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Semiramis smiled upon the King, and there was somewhat in her eyes which sent the hot blood bounding through his veins, which caused his breath to flow the faster and his hand to tremble in a lingering caress.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
Hindu-Kush
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From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Semiramis smiled upon the King, and there was somewhat in her eyes which sent the hot blood bounding through his veins, which caused his breath to flow the faster and his hand to tremble in a lingering caress.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She graced his throne and added to his kingdom’s power; she ruled his house and gave obedience to her lord; yet the King asked more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN A WOMAN RULED THE WORLD In the palace of the King there was revelry unstinted, for a change had come upon Semiramis.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading WHEN A WOMAN RULED THE WORLD In the palace of the King there was revelry unstinted, for a change had come upon Semiramis.
kingdom'snounUS /ˈkɪŋdəmz/
possessive form of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading She graced his throne and added to his kingdom’s power; she ruled his house and gave obedience to her lord; yet the King asked more.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading Semiramis smiled upon the King, and there was somewhat in her eyes which sent the hot blood bounding through his veins, which caused his breath to flow the faster and his hand to tremble in a lingering caress.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading She graced his throne and added to his kingdom’s power; she ruled his house and gave obedience to her lord; yet the King asked more.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She graced his throne and added to his kingdom’s power; she ruled his house and gave obedience to her lord; yet the King asked more.
Ninus
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From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading She graced his throne and added to his kingdom’s power; she ruled his house and gave obedience to her lord; yet the King asked more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN A WOMAN RULED THE WORLD In the palace of the King there was revelry unstinted, for a change had come upon Semiramis.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading WHEN A WOMAN RULED THE WORLD In the palace of the King there was revelry unstinted, for a change had come upon Semiramis.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading She graced his throne and added to his kingdom’s power; she ruled his house and gave obedience to her lord; yet the King asked more.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading WHEN A WOMAN RULED THE WORLD In the palace of the King there was revelry unstinted, for a change had come upon Semiramis.
ripenedadjectiveUS /ˈraɪpənd/
of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
roved
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From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
RULEDadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading WHEN A WOMAN RULED THE WORLD In the palace of the King there was revelry unstinted, for a change had come upon Semiramis.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
Semiramis
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From this reading WHEN A WOMAN RULED THE WORLD In the palace of the King there was revelry unstinted, for a change had come upon Semiramis.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Semiramis smiled upon the King, and there was somewhat in her eyes which sent the hot blood bounding through his veins, which caused his breath to flow the faster and his hand to tremble in a lingering caress.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Semiramis smiled upon the King, and there was somewhat in her eyes which sent the hot blood bounding through his veins, which caused his breath to flow the faster and his hand to tremble in a lingering caress.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Semiramis smiled upon the King, and there was somewhat in her eyes which sent the hot blood bounding through his veins, which caused his breath to flow the faster and his hand to tremble in a lingering caress.
a male human offspring
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
sufferancenoun
patient endurance especially of pain or distress
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN A WOMAN RULED THE WORLD In the palace of the King there was revelry unstinted, for a change had come upon Semiramis.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WHEN A WOMAN RULED THE WORLD In the palace of the King there was revelry unstinted, for a change had come upon Semiramis.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading She graced his throne and added to his kingdom’s power; she ruled his house and gave obedience to her lord; yet the King asked more.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
tithes
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From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She graced his throne and added to his kingdom’s power; she ruled his house and gave obedience to her lord; yet the King asked more.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Semiramis smiled upon the King, and there was somewhat in her eyes which sent the hot blood bounding through his veins, which caused his breath to flow the faster and his hand to tremble in a lingering caress.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
unstintedadjective
very generous
From this reading WHEN A WOMAN RULED THE WORLD In the palace of the King there was revelry unstinted, for a change had come upon Semiramis.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading WHEN A WOMAN RULED THE WORLD In the palace of the King there was revelry unstinted, for a change had come upon Semiramis.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading Semiramis smiled upon the King, and there was somewhat in her eyes which sent the hot blood bounding through his veins, which caused his breath to flow the faster and his hand to tremble in a lingering caress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN A WOMAN RULED THE WORLD In the palace of the King there was revelry unstinted, for a change had come upon Semiramis.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN A WOMAN RULED THE WORLD In the palace of the King there was revelry unstinted, for a change had come upon Semiramis.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading WHEN A WOMAN RULED THE WORLD In the palace of the King there was revelry unstinted, for a change had come upon Semiramis.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading WHEN A WOMAN RULED THE WORLD In the palace of the King there was revelry unstinted, for a change had come upon Semiramis.
yearningsnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋz/
plural of “yearning” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
a late time of life
From this reading Through the score of years when she reigned with Ninus, she had paid the tribute of a wife, in sufferance of love which she gave not back again, bearing his son, while her heart roved ever through the hills of Hindu-Kush.
but in spite of that
From this reading She graced his throne and added to his kingdom’s power; she ruled his house and gave obedience to her lord; yet the King asked more.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He asked for all, not tithes, but the utmost treasure of a woman’s heart—her smiles, her yearnings, and the fruits of love which ripened for her mate alone; and now, when the frost of age was set as a helm upon his locks, the hope of youth burst forth to flower again.
