used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hearing that, the old man bade Rairu go to sleep that night on a high hill which was not far away.
(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 All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No more he said, but walked away, singing to himself softly as he went.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Hearing that, the old man bade Rairu go to sleep that night on a high hill which was not far away.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Hearing that, the old man bade Rairu go to sleep that night on a high hill which was not far away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No more he said, but walked away, singing to himself softly as he went.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Hearing that, the old man bade Rairu go to sleep that night on a high hill which was not far away.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Hearing that, the old man bade Rairu go to sleep that night on a high hill which was not far away.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Hearing that, the old man bade Rairu go to sleep that night on a high hill which was not far away.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Hearing that, the old man bade Rairu go to sleep that night on a high hill which was not far away.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Hearing that, the old man bade Rairu go to sleep that night on a high hill which was not far away.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading No more he said, but walked away, singing to himself softly as he went.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
engage in
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Hearing that, the old man bade Rairu go to sleep that night on a high hill which was not far away.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No more he said, but walked away, singing to himself softly as he went.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Hearing that, the old man bade Rairu go to sleep that night on a high hill which was not far away.
not any; not one
From this reading No more he said, but walked away, singing to himself softly as he went.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hearing that, the old man bade Rairu go to sleep that night on a high hill which was not far away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Hearing that, the old man bade Rairu go to sleep that night on a high hill which was not far away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hearing that, the old man bade Rairu go to sleep that night on a high hill which was not far away.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
and nothing more
From this reading Only this, which he thought but a poor thing:
others
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From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Only this, which he thought but a poor thing:
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
Rairu
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From this reading Hearing that, the old man bade Rairu go to sleep that night on a high hill which was not far away.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading No more he said, but walked away, singing to himself softly as he went.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Hearing that, the old man bade Rairu go to sleep that night on a high hill which was not far away.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
with low volume
From this reading No more he said, but walked away, singing to himself softly as he went.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
express in words
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hearing that, the old man bade Rairu go to sleep that night on a high hill which was not far away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hearing that, the old man bade Rairu go to sleep that night on a high hill which was not far away.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
a special situation
From this reading Only this, which he thought but a poor thing:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Only this, which he thought but a poor thing:
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Only this, which he thought but a poor thing:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hearing that, the old man bade Rairu go to sleep that night on a high hill which was not far away.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
hard to endure
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading No more he said, but walked away, singing to himself softly as he went.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hearing that, the old man bade Rairu go to sleep that night on a high hill which was not far away.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading No more he said, but walked away, singing to himself softly as he went.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hearing that, the old man bade Rairu go to sleep that night on a high hill which was not far away.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
the words that are spoken
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading All that day Rairu spent in the forest, eager for the night and the stars, and in the noonday heat sat in the shade of the trees with eyes fast closed, trying to make a song in which he might tell the world of the Silver One and her great beauty, for it vexed him that so few looked to her; but no words came to him to satisfy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And,” said he, “if it be that you desire the Silver One for her beauty alone and not that others may envy you in your possession, then it may be that your wish shall be granted.”
