used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a popular myth that persons of royal blood live an entirely different kind of life from the rest of humanity.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
how long something has existed
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is a popular myth that persons of royal blood live an entirely different kind of life from the rest of humanity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The universal conception of the life of royalty does not go much beyond gilded carriages, stately balls and glittering banquets.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
ascribedverbUS /əˈskraɪbd/
past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The universal conception of the life of royalty does not go much beyond gilded carriages, stately balls and glittering banquets.
banquetsnounUS /ˈbæŋkwəts/
plural of “banquet” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The universal conception of the life of royalty does not go much beyond gilded carriages, stately balls and glittering banquets.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The universal conception of the life of royalty does not go much beyond gilded carriages, stately balls and glittering banquets.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading It is a popular myth that persons of royal blood live an entirely different kind of life from the rest of humanity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The universal conception of the life of royalty does not go much beyond gilded carriages, stately balls and glittering banquets.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading THE KING'S COMMAND The Princess Olga rose late the next morning.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading The universal conception of the life of royalty does not go much beyond gilded carriages, stately balls and glittering banquets.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It is a popular myth that persons of royal blood live an entirely different kind of life from the rest of humanity.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The universal conception of the life of royalty does not go much beyond gilded carriages, stately balls and glittering banquets.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It is a popular myth that persons of royal blood live an entirely different kind of life from the rest of humanity.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is a popular myth that persons of royal blood live an entirely different kind of life from the rest of humanity.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The universal conception of the life of royalty does not go much beyond gilded carriages, stately balls and glittering banquets.
a young female
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading The universal conception of the life of royalty does not go much beyond gilded carriages, stately balls and glittering banquets.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The universal conception of the life of royalty does not go much beyond gilded carriages, stately balls and glittering banquets.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
the quality of being humane
From this reading It is a popular myth that persons of royal blood live an entirely different kind of life from the rest of humanity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a popular myth that persons of royal blood live an entirely different kind of life from the rest of humanity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a popular myth that persons of royal blood live an entirely different kind of life from the rest of humanity.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It is a popular myth that persons of royal blood live an entirely different kind of life from the rest of humanity.
KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE KING'S COMMAND The Princess Olga rose late the next morning.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE KING'S COMMAND The Princess Olga rose late the next morning.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is a popular myth that persons of royal blood live an entirely different kind of life from the rest of humanity.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It is a popular myth that persons of royal blood live an entirely different kind of life from the rest of humanity.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
a female domestic
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE KING'S COMMAND The Princess Olga rose late the next morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The universal conception of the life of royalty does not go much beyond gilded carriages, stately balls and glittering banquets.
mythnounUS /mɪθ/
a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading It is a popular myth that persons of royal blood live an entirely different kind of life from the rest of humanity.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE KING'S COMMAND The Princess Olga rose late the next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The universal conception of the life of royalty does not go much beyond gilded carriages, stately balls and glittering banquets.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a popular myth that persons of royal blood live an entirely different kind of life from the rest of humanity.
Olga
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From this reading THE KING'S COMMAND The Princess Olga rose late the next morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It is a popular myth that persons of royal blood live an entirely different kind of life from the rest of humanity.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It is a popular myth that persons of royal blood live an entirely different kind of life from the rest of humanity.
popularlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːpjələrli/
among the people
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
poutnounUS /paʊt/
a disdainful grimace
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
preenverbUS /priːn/
clean with one's bill
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
primverbUS /prɪm/
assume a prim appearance
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading THE KING'S COMMAND The Princess Olga rose late the next morning.
princessesnounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
plural of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
an angry dispute
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It is a popular myth that persons of royal blood live an entirely different kind of life from the rest of humanity.
retailverbUS /ˈriːteɪl/
be sold at the retail level
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE KING'S COMMAND The Princess Olga rose late the next morning.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading It is a popular myth that persons of royal blood live an entirely different kind of life from the rest of humanity.
royaltynounUS /ˈrɔɪəlti/
payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
From this reading The universal conception of the life of royalty does not go much beyond gilded carriages, stately balls and glittering banquets.
Identical; not different.
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
slyadjectiveUS /slaɪ/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The universal conception of the life of royalty does not go much beyond gilded carriages, stately balls and glittering banquets.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a popular myth that persons of royal blood live an entirely different kind of life from the rest of humanity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KING'S COMMAND The Princess Olga rose late the next morning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading The universal conception of the life of royalty does not go much beyond gilded carriages, stately balls and glittering banquets.
view-point
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From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
weaknessesnounUS /ˈwiːknəsəz/
plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
wheedleverb
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading That a princess is liable to relax, to quarrel, to pout, to wheedle, to preen before mirrors, to enjoy the stray bits of gossip that a confidential maid may retail, to read forbidden novels on the sly, in fact to behave the same as any girl of the same age, is a view-point that few have really accepted.
which person or people
From this reading There may have been princesses who lived the prim, stately kind of life that is popularly ascribed to them, and did not allow themselves to be affected by the emotions and weaknesses of common folk, but certainly Olga was not numbered among them.
