adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I know nothing about it, my son," replied the lamia; "but go ask my second sister."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
arrivest
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From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I know nothing about it, my son," replied the lamia; "but go ask my second sister."
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading So he rode off and came to her, and she drew near, intending to devour him, but seeing him so beautiful, she asked where he was going.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading So he rode off and came to her, and she drew near, intending to devour him, but seeing him so beautiful, she asked where he was going.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading The young man then inquired of her how he could find the Belle of the Earth.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So he rode off and came to her, and she drew near, intending to devour him, but seeing him so beautiful, she asked where he was going.
comelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The young man then inquired of her how he could find the Belle of the Earth.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
devourverbUS /dɪˈvaʊər/
destroy completely
From this reading So he rode off and came to her, and she drew near, intending to devour him, but seeing him so beautiful, she asked where he was going.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading So he rode off and came to her, and she drew near, intending to devour him, but seeing him so beautiful, she asked where he was going.
EarthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The young man then inquired of her how he could find the Belle of the Earth.
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
eldernounUS /ˈeldər/
a person who is older than you are
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
excitest
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From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The young man then inquired of her how he could find the Belle of the Earth.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I know nothing about it, my son," replied the lamia; "but go ask my second sister."
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading So he rode off and came to her, and she drew near, intending to devour him, but seeing him so beautiful, she asked where he was going.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
handkerchiefnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf/
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The young man then inquired of her how he could find the Belle of the Earth.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young man then inquired of her how he could find the Belle of the Earth.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The young man then inquired of her how he could find the Belle of the Earth.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading So he rode off and came to her, and she drew near, intending to devour him, but seeing him so beautiful, she asked where he was going.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I know nothing about it, my son," replied the lamia; "but go ask my second sister."
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know nothing about it, my son," replied the lamia; "but go ask my second sister."
lamianounUS /ˈleɪmiə/
(folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man then inquired of her how he could find the Belle of the Earth.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I know nothing about it, my son," replied the lamia; "but go ask my second sister."
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading So he rode off and came to her, and she drew near, intending to devour him, but seeing him so beautiful, she asked where he was going.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I know nothing about it, my son," replied the lamia; "but go ask my second sister."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young man then inquired of her how he could find the Belle of the Earth.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So he rode off and came to her, and she drew near, intending to devour him, but seeing him so beautiful, she asked where he was going.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
pitynounUS /ˈpɪti/
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I know nothing about it, my son," replied the lamia; "but go ask my second sister."
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading So he rode off and came to her, and she drew near, intending to devour him, but seeing him so beautiful, she asked where he was going.
rushedadjectiveUS /rʌʃt/
done under pressure
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "I know nothing about it, my son," replied the lamia; "but go ask my second sister."
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading So he rode off and came to her, and she drew near, intending to devour him, but seeing him so beautiful, she asked where he was going.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So he rode off and came to her, and she drew near, intending to devour him, but seeing him so beautiful, she asked where he was going.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "I know nothing about it, my son," replied the lamia; "but go ask my second sister."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading "I know nothing about it, my son," replied the lamia; "but go ask my second sister."
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
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 He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
TakeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The young man then inquired of her how he could find the Belle of the Earth.
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The young man then inquired of her how he could find the Belle of the Earth.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he journeyed, a lamia presented herself before him, and said, "I have a great desire to eat thee, but thou also excitest pity, and so I leave thee thy life."
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So he rode off and came to her, and she drew near, intending to devour him, but seeing him so beautiful, she asked where he was going.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading So he rode off and came to her, and she drew near, intending to devour him, but seeing him so beautiful, she asked where he was going.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He told his story and said, "Do you know the way to the Belle of the Earth'" But she in her turn sent him to her elder sister, who on seeing him rushed out to eat him, but like the others, was touched by his comeliness and spared him; and when he inquired after the Belle of the Earth, "Take this handkerchief," said she, "and when thou arrivest at her abode, use it to open the door.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man then inquired of her how he could find the Belle of the Earth.
