(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But for the sake of Babar the brave they might always count on his sword and the sabres of fifty or more of his followers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SPRING Winter passed to spring and spring to early summer, and yet no certain news came of King Humayon or Queen Humeeda.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The times were new, he said; very few people remembered, as he did, the old ways, the old Kings.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
BabarnounUS /ˌbɑːˈbɑːr/
an imaginary elephant that appears in a series of French books for children
From this reading But for the sake of Babar the brave they might always count on his sword and the sabres of fifty or more of his followers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading But for the sake of Babar the brave they might always count on his sword and the sabres of fifty or more of his followers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the old man shook his head.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading SPRING Winter passed to spring and spring to early summer, and yet no certain news came of King Humayon or Queen Humeeda.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading SPRING Winter passed to spring and spring to early summer, and yet no certain news came of King Humayon or Queen Humeeda.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
determine the number or amount of
From this reading But for the sake of Babar the brave they might always count on his sword and the sabres of fifty or more of his followers.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The times were new, he said; very few people remembered, as he did, the old ways, the old Kings.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading SPRING Winter passed to spring and spring to early summer, and yet no certain news came of King Humayon or Queen Humeeda.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The times were new, he said; very few people remembered, as he did, the old ways, the old Kings.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading But for the sake of Babar the brave they might always count on his sword and the sabres of fifty or more of his followers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading But for the sake of Babar the brave they might always count on his sword and the sabres of fifty or more of his followers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for the sake of Babar the brave they might always count on his sword and the sabres of fifty or more of his followers.
Foster-fathernoun
a man who is a foster parent
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But the old man shook his head.
Heir-to-Empire
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From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
Humayon
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From this reading SPRING Winter passed to spring and spring to early summer, and yet no certain news came of King Humayon or Queen Humeeda.
Humeeda
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From this reading SPRING Winter passed to spring and spring to early summer, and yet no certain news came of King Humayon or Queen Humeeda.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading SPRING Winter passed to spring and spring to early summer, and yet no certain news came of King Humayon or Queen Humeeda.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The times were new, he said; very few people remembered, as he did, the old ways, the old Kings.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But the old man shook his head.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But for the sake of Babar the brave they might always count on his sword and the sabres of fifty or more of his followers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But for the sake of Babar the brave they might always count on his sword and the sabres of fifty or more of his followers.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The times were new, he said; very few people remembered, as he did, the old ways, the old Kings.
information about recent and important events
From this reading SPRING Winter passed to spring and spring to early summer, and yet no certain news came of King Humayon or Queen Humeeda.
not any; not one
From this reading SPRING Winter passed to spring and spring to early summer, and yet no certain news came of King Humayon or Queen Humeeda.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SPRING Winter passed to spring and spring to early summer, and yet no certain news came of King Humayon or Queen Humeeda.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But for the sake of Babar the brave they might always count on his sword and the sabres of fifty or more of his followers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SPRING Winter passed to spring and spring to early summer, and yet no certain news came of King Humayon or Queen Humeeda.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading SPRING Winter passed to spring and spring to early summer, and yet no certain news came of King Humayon or Queen Humeeda.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The times were new, he said; very few people remembered, as he did, the old ways, the old Kings.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading SPRING Winter passed to spring and spring to early summer, and yet no certain news came of King Humayon or Queen Humeeda.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The times were new, he said; very few people remembered, as he did, the old ways, the old Kings.
sabresnounUS /ˈseɪbərz/
plural of “sabre” — a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading But for the sake of Babar the brave they might always count on his sword and the sabres of fifty or more of his followers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading But for the sake of Babar the brave they might always count on his sword and the sabres of fifty or more of his followers.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading But the old man shook his head.
the season of growth
From this reading SPRING Winter passed to spring and spring to early summer, and yet no certain news came of King Humayon or Queen Humeeda.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading SPRING Winter passed to spring and spring to early summer, and yet no certain news came of King Humayon or Queen Humeeda.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading But for the sake of Babar the brave they might always count on his sword and the sabres of fifty or more of his followers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But for the sake of Babar the brave they might always count on his sword and the sabres of fifty or more of his followers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The times were new, he said; very few people remembered, as he did, the old ways, the old Kings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SPRING Winter passed to spring and spring to early summer, and yet no certain news came of King Humayon or Queen Humeeda.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
precisely as stated
From this reading The times were new, he said; very few people remembered, as he did, the old ways, the old Kings.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The times were new, he said; very few people remembered, as he did, the old ways, the old Kings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The times were new, he said; very few people remembered, as he did, the old ways, the old Kings.
which person or people
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading SPRING Winter passed to spring and spring to early summer, and yet no certain news came of King Humayon or Queen Humeeda.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Foster-father almost gave up hope, yet he said little, though he took counsel with Old Faithful, and he in his turn consulted the old mountain chief, who at the assemblage had been the first to cry, "Long live the Heir-to-Empire."
but in spite of that
From this reading SPRING Winter passed to spring and spring to early summer, and yet no certain news came of King Humayon or Queen Humeeda.
