used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Overcome with grief, Aurora left the castle as soon as she was able, and Watho never invited her again.
anew
From this reading Overcome with grief, Aurora left the castle as soon as she was able, and Watho never invited her again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Watho carried him immediately to a distant part of the castle, and persuaded the mother that he never cried but once, dying the moment he was born.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as the sun rose, he opened his eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
brought into existence
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
a youthful male person
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Watho carried him immediately to a distant part of the castle, and persuaded the mother that he never cried but once, dying the moment he was born.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading And now the witch's care was, that the child should not know darkness.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Watho carried him immediately to a distant part of the castle, and persuaded the mother that he never cried but once, dying the moment he was born.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Watho carried him immediately to a distant part of the castle, and persuaded the mother that he never cried but once, dying the moment he was born.
a young person of either sex
From this reading And now the witch's care was, that the child should not know darkness.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Watho carried him immediately to a distant part of the castle, and persuaded the mother that he never cried but once, dying the moment he was born.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading And now the witch's care was, that the child should not know darkness.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Watho carried him immediately to a distant part of the castle, and persuaded the mother that he never cried but once, dying the moment he was born.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Watho carried him immediately to a distant part of the castle, and persuaded the mother that he never cried but once, dying the moment he was born.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Just as the sun rose, he opened his eyes.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Overcome with grief, Aurora left the castle as soon as she was able, and Watho never invited her again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just as the sun rose, he opened his eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Watho carried him immediately to a distant part of the castle, and persuaded the mother that he never cried but once, dying the moment he was born.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Just as the sun rose, he opened his eyes.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Watho carried him immediately to a distant part of the castle, and persuaded the mother that he never cried but once, dying the moment he was born.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Overcome with grief, Aurora left the castle as soon as she was able, and Watho never invited her again.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as the sun rose, he opened his eyes.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And now the witch's care was, that the child should not know darkness.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Overcome with grief, Aurora left the castle as soon as she was able, and Watho never invited her again.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
a particular point in time
From this reading Watho carried him immediately to a distant part of the castle, and persuaded the mother that he never cried but once, dying the moment he was born.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Watho carried him immediately to a distant part of the castle, and persuaded the mother that he never cried but once, dying the moment he was born.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Watho carried him immediately to a distant part of the castle, and persuaded the mother that he never cried but once, dying the moment he was born.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And now the witch's care was, that the child should not know darkness.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now the witch's care was, that the child should not know darkness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Watho carried him immediately to a distant part of the castle, and persuaded the mother that he never cried but once, dying the moment he was born.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
on one occasion
From this reading Watho carried him immediately to a distant part of the castle, and persuaded the mother that he never cried but once, dying the moment he was born.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Just as the sun rose, he opened his eyes.
win a victory over
From this reading Overcome with grief, Aurora left the castle as soon as she was able, and Watho never invited her again.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Watho carried him immediately to a distant part of the castle, and persuaded the mother that he never cried but once, dying the moment he was born.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Watho carried him immediately to a distant part of the castle, and persuaded the mother that he never cried but once, dying the moment he was born.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Just as the sun rose, he opened his eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Overcome with grief, Aurora left the castle as soon as she was able, and Watho never invited her again.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And now the witch's care was, that the child should not know darkness.
in the near future
From this reading Overcome with grief, Aurora left the castle as soon as she was able, and Watho never invited her again.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Just as the sun rose, he opened his eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Watho carried him immediately to a distant part of the castle, and persuaded the mother that he never cried but once, dying the moment he was born.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
Watho
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From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
witch'snounUS /ˈwɪtʃɪz/
possessive form of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading And now the witch's care was, that the child should not know darkness.
witchesnounUS /ˈwɪtʃəz/
plural of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading Watho at length had her desire, for witches often get what they want: a splendid boy was born to the fair Aurora.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Overcome with grief, Aurora left the castle as soon as she was able, and Watho never invited her again.
