aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Head-nurse, at last absolutely restored to her proper position in Court, found, however, that her young charge had considerably outgrown the nursery.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
anew
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
Akbar's
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From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
(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 THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Time enough for his education to begin when he is four," said Humayon, when Foster-father pointed out that the boy was old beyond his years and that if he did not soon begin schooling it would be difficult for him by-and-bye.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To begin with, his father, overjoyed at recovering his son, could not see too much of him, and took him about with him wherever he went.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "Time enough for his education to begin when he is four," said Humayon, when Foster-father pointed out that the boy was old beyond his years and that if he did not soon begin schooling it would be difficult for him by-and-bye.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Time enough for his education to begin when he is four," said Humayon, when Foster-father pointed out that the boy was old beyond his years and that if he did not soon begin schooling it would be difficult for him by-and-bye.
by-and-bye
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From this reading "Time enough for his education to begin when he is four," said Humayon, when Foster-father pointed out that the boy was old beyond his years and that if he did not soon begin schooling it would be difficult for him by-and-bye.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Head-nurse, at last absolutely restored to her proper position in Court, found, however, that her young charge had considerably outgrown the nursery.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Head-nurse, at last absolutely restored to her proper position in Court, found, however, that her young charge had considerably outgrown the nursery.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To begin with, his father, overjoyed at recovering his son, could not see too much of him, and took him about with him wherever he went.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Head-nurse, at last absolutely restored to her proper position in Court, found, however, that her young charge had considerably outgrown the nursery.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Time enough for his education to begin when he is four," said Humayon, when Foster-father pointed out that the boy was old beyond his years and that if he did not soon begin schooling it would be difficult for him by-and-bye.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Time enough for his education to begin when he is four," said Humayon, when Foster-father pointed out that the boy was old beyond his years and that if he did not soon begin schooling it would be difficult for him by-and-bye.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading "Time enough for his education to begin when he is four," said Humayon, when Foster-father pointed out that the boy was old beyond his years and that if he did not soon begin schooling it would be difficult for him by-and-bye.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Time enough for his education to begin when he is four," said Humayon, when Foster-father pointed out that the boy was old beyond his years and that if he did not soon begin schooling it would be difficult for him by-and-bye.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading To begin with, his father, overjoyed at recovering his son, could not see too much of him, and took him about with him wherever he went.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
Foster-fathernoun
a man who is a foster parent
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
set up or found
From this reading Head-nurse, at last absolutely restored to her proper position in Court, found, however, that her young charge had considerably outgrown the nursery.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Time enough for his education to begin when he is four," said Humayon, when Foster-father pointed out that the boy was old beyond his years and that if he did not soon begin schooling it would be difficult for him by-and-bye.
GAMESnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Head-nurse, at last absolutely restored to her proper position in Court, found, however, that her young charge had considerably outgrown the nursery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
Head-nurse
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From this reading Head-nurse, at last absolutely restored to her proper position in Court, found, however, that her young charge had considerably outgrown the nursery.
Heir-to-Empire's
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From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Head-nurse, at last absolutely restored to her proper position in Court, found, however, that her young charge had considerably outgrown the nursery.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To begin with, his father, overjoyed at recovering his son, could not see too much of him, and took him about with him wherever he went.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Head-nurse, at last absolutely restored to her proper position in Court, found, however, that her young charge had considerably outgrown the nursery.
Humayon
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From this reading "Time enough for his education to begin when he is four," said Humayon, when Foster-father pointed out that the boy was old beyond his years and that if he did not soon begin schooling it would be difficult for him by-and-bye.
Humayon's
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From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Time enough for his education to begin when he is four," said Humayon, when Foster-father pointed out that the boy was old beyond his years and that if he did not soon begin schooling it would be difficult for him by-and-bye.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Time enough for his education to begin when he is four," said Humayon, when Foster-father pointed out that the boy was old beyond his years and that if he did not soon begin schooling it would be difficult for him by-and-bye.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Time enough for his education to begin when he is four," said Humayon, when Foster-father pointed out that the boy was old beyond his years and that if he did not soon begin schooling it would be difficult for him by-and-bye.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
immediately past
From this reading Head-nurse, at last absolutely restored to her proper position in Court, found, however, that her young charge had considerably outgrown the nursery.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To begin with, his father, overjoyed at recovering his son, could not see too much of him, and took him about with him wherever he went.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To begin with, his father, overjoyed at recovering his son, could not see too much of him, and took him about with him wherever he went.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading Head-nurse, at last absolutely restored to her proper position in Court, found, however, that her young charge had considerably outgrown the nursery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Time enough for his education to begin when he is four," said Humayon, when Foster-father pointed out that the boy was old beyond his years and that if he did not soon begin schooling it would be difficult for him by-and-bye.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
outgrownverbUS /ˌaʊtˈɡroʊn/
inflected form of “outgrow” — grow too large or too mature for
From this reading Head-nurse, at last absolutely restored to her proper position in Court, found, however, that her young charge had considerably outgrown the nursery.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading To begin with, his father, overjoyed at recovering his son, could not see too much of him, and took him about with him wherever he went.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
having a point
From this reading "Time enough for his education to begin when he is four," said Humayon, when Foster-father pointed out that the boy was old beyond his years and that if he did not soon begin schooling it would be difficult for him by-and-bye.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Head-nurse, at last absolutely restored to her proper position in Court, found, however, that her young charge had considerably outgrown the nursery.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Head-nurse, at last absolutely restored to her proper position in Court, found, however, that her young charge had considerably outgrown the nursery.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading To begin with, his father, overjoyed at recovering his son, could not see too much of him, and took him about with him wherever he went.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Head-nurse, at last absolutely restored to her proper position in Court, found, however, that her young charge had considerably outgrown the nursery.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Time enough for his education to begin when he is four," said Humayon, when Foster-father pointed out that the boy was old beyond his years and that if he did not soon begin schooling it would be difficult for him by-and-bye.
schoolingnounUS /ˈskuːlɪŋ/
the act of teaching at school
From this reading "Time enough for his education to begin when he is four," said Humayon, when Foster-father pointed out that the boy was old beyond his years and that if he did not soon begin schooling it would be difficult for him by-and-bye.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To begin with, his father, overjoyed at recovering his son, could not see too much of him, and took him about with him wherever he went.
a male human offspring
From this reading To begin with, his father, overjoyed at recovering his son, could not see too much of him, and took him about with him wherever he went.
in the near future
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Head-nurse, at last absolutely restored to her proper position in Court, found, however, that her young charge had considerably outgrown the nursery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
tonicadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading To begin with, his father, overjoyed at recovering his son, could not see too much of him, and took him about with him wherever he went.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading To begin with, his father, overjoyed at recovering his son, could not see too much of him, and took him about with him wherever he went.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To begin with, his father, overjoyed at recovering his son, could not see too much of him, and took him about with him wherever he went.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GARDEN OF GAMES And now, for the time at any rate, Prince Akbar's adventures were over, and all the little party prepared to enjoy themselves.
at the time that
From this reading "Time enough for his education to begin when he is four," said Humayon, when Foster-father pointed out that the boy was old beyond his years and that if he did not soon begin schooling it would be difficult for him by-and-bye.
in or to any place at all
From this reading To begin with, his father, overjoyed at recovering his son, could not see too much of him, and took him about with him wherever he went.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To begin with, his father, overjoyed at recovering his son, could not see too much of him, and took him about with him wherever he went.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Foster-father, taken out of his dungeon, soon recovered consciousness, and the news of King Humayon's victory and the Heir-to-Empire's safety, being the best tonic in the world, he was soon about again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Time enough for his education to begin when he is four," said Humayon, when Foster-father pointed out that the boy was old beyond his years and that if he did not soon begin schooling it would be difficult for him by-and-bye.
a late time of life
From this reading "Time enough for his education to begin when he is four," said Humayon, when Foster-father pointed out that the boy was old beyond his years and that if he did not soon begin schooling it would be difficult for him by-and-bye.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Head-nurse, at last absolutely restored to her proper position in Court, found, however, that her young charge had considerably outgrown the nursery.
