adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were no less rejoiced to meet with, than amazed to see him with a lady, whose beauty surprised them.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading "Madam," answered my father, "be assured your troubles have affected me, and I will do all in my power to make you happy.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 "Madam," answered my father, "be assured your troubles have affected me, and I will do all in my power to make you happy.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading They were no less rejoiced to meet with, than amazed to see him with a lady, whose beauty surprised them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Madam," answered my father, "be assured your troubles have affected me, and I will do all in my power to make you happy.
appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "Madam," answered my father, "be assured your troubles have affected me, and I will do all in my power to make you happy.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Madam," answered my father, "be assured your troubles have affected me, and I will do all in my power to make you happy.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading They were no less rejoiced to meet with, than amazed to see him with a lady, whose beauty surprised them.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
Deryabar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Madam," answered my father, "be assured your troubles have affected me, and I will do all in my power to make you happy.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Madam," answered my father, "be assured your troubles have affected me, and I will do all in my power to make you happy.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
fitverbUS /fɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "Madam," answered my father, "be assured your troubles have affected me, and I will do all in my power to make you happy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Madam," answered my father, "be assured your troubles have affected me, and I will do all in my power to make you happy.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Madam," answered my father, "be assured your troubles have affected me, and I will do all in my power to make you happy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading They were no less rejoiced to meet with, than amazed to see him with a lady, whose beauty surprised them.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
lordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
MadamnounUS /ˈmædəm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "Madam," answered my father, "be assured your troubles have affected me, and I will do all in my power to make you happy.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading "Madam," answered my father, "be assured your troubles have affected me, and I will do all in my power to make you happy.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading They were no less rejoiced to meet with, than amazed to see him with a lady, whose beauty surprised them.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading They were no less rejoiced to meet with, than amazed to see him with a lady, whose beauty surprised them.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "Madam," answered my father, "be assured your troubles have affected me, and I will do all in my power to make you happy.
princenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading They were no less rejoiced to meet with, than amazed to see him with a lady, whose beauty surprised them.
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
repentverbUS /rɪˈpent/
turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
Saracennoun
(historically) a member of the nomadic people of the Syrian and Arabian deserts at the time of the Roman Empire
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
SaracensnounUS /ˈserəsənz/
plural of “saracen” — (historically) a member of the nomadic people of the Syrian and Arabian deserts at the time of the Roman Empire
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They were no less rejoiced to meet with, than amazed to see him with a lady, whose beauty surprised them.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
sultannounUS /ˈsʌl.tən/
A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading They were no less rejoiced to meet with, than amazed to see him with a lady, whose beauty surprised them.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were no less rejoiced to meet with, than amazed to see him with a lady, whose beauty surprised them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were no less rejoiced to meet with, than amazed to see him with a lady, whose beauty surprised them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Madam," answered my father, "be assured your troubles have affected me, and I will do all in my power to make you happy.
To-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
troublesnounUS /ˈtrʌbəlz/
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading "Madam," answered my father, "be assured your troubles have affected me, and I will do all in my power to make you happy.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were no less rejoiced to meet with, than amazed to see him with a lady, whose beauty surprised them.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The Saracen lady accepted the offer, and the next day followed the sultan my father, who found all his retinue upon the skirts of the wood, they having spent the night in searching for him, and being very uneasy because they could not find him.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading They were no less rejoiced to meet with, than amazed to see him with a lady, whose beauty surprised them.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were no less rejoiced to meet with, than amazed to see him with a lady, whose beauty surprised them.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading To-morrow, as soon as day appears, we will quit this wood, and endeavour to fall into the road which leads to the great city of Deryabar, of which I am sovereign; and if you think fit, you shall be lodged in my palace, till the prince your husband comes to claim you."
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This, my lord," said the prince of the Saracens' wife, "is the faithful account of my misfortunes, and I question not but you will think me worthy of your compassion, and that you will not repent having so generously relieved me."
