used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading King Nalig-Nad gave us plenty of time, though, and we had breakfast while we waited, the princess accepting her share with gracious enjoyment of a meal quite novel in her experience.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading King Nalig-Nad gave us plenty of time, though, and we had breakfast while we waited, the princess accepting her share with gracious enjoyment of a meal quite novel in her experience.
(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 Once she was in the car we all breathed easier, and the inventor especially showed his content and exultation.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She was so unaffected and so charming in her manner that already we began to consider her one of us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
ASTONISHverbUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃ/
affect with wonder
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She was so unaffected and so charming in her manner that already we began to consider her one of us.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Now let them come!” he cried; and each of us felt that the sooner the suspense was over the better we would like it.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading King Nalig-Nad gave us plenty of time, though, and we had breakfast while we waited, the princess accepting her share with gracious enjoyment of a meal quite novel in her experience.
uttered without voice
From this reading Once she was in the car we all breathed easier, and the inventor especially showed his content and exultation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Once she was in the car we all breathed easier, and the inventor especially showed his content and exultation.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading She was so unaffected and so charming in her manner that already we began to consider her one of us.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Now let them come!” he cried; and each of us felt that the sooner the suspense was over the better we would like it.
deem to be
From this reading She was so unaffected and so charming in her manner that already we began to consider her one of us.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Once she was in the car we all breathed easier, and the inventor especially showed his content and exultation.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Now let them come!” he cried; and each of us felt that the sooner the suspense was over the better we would like it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “Now let them come!” he cried; and each of us felt that the sooner the suspense was over the better we would like it.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Once she was in the car we all breathed easier, and the inventor especially showed his content and exultation.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading King Nalig-Nad gave us plenty of time, though, and we had breakfast while we waited, the princess accepting her share with gracious enjoyment of a meal quite novel in her experience.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Once she was in the car we all breathed easier, and the inventor especially showed his content and exultation.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading King Nalig-Nad gave us plenty of time, though, and we had breakfast while we waited, the princess accepting her share with gracious enjoyment of a meal quite novel in her experience.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading Once she was in the car we all breathed easier, and the inventor especially showed his content and exultation.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading “Now let them come!” he cried; and each of us felt that the sooner the suspense was over the better we would like it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
FOESnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading King Nalig-Nad gave us plenty of time, though, and we had breakfast while we waited, the princess accepting her share with gracious enjoyment of a meal quite novel in her experience.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading King Nalig-Nad gave us plenty of time, though, and we had breakfast while we waited, the princess accepting her share with gracious enjoyment of a meal quite novel in her experience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Now let them come!” he cried; and each of us felt that the sooner the suspense was over the better we would like it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once she was in the car we all breathed easier, and the inventor especially showed his content and exultation.
Ilalah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading Once she was in the car we all breathed easier, and the inventor especially showed his content and exultation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Now let them come!” he cried; and each of us felt that the sooner the suspense was over the better we would like it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading King Nalig-Nad gave us plenty of time, though, and we had breakfast while we waited, the princess accepting her share with gracious enjoyment of a meal quite novel in her experience.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
set afire or burning
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
without good reason
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Now let them come!” he cried; and each of us felt that the sooner the suspense was over the better we would like it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was so unaffected and so charming in her manner that already we began to consider her one of us.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading King Nalig-Nad gave us plenty of time, though, and we had breakfast while we waited, the princess accepting her share with gracious enjoyment of a meal quite novel in her experience.
Nalig-Nad
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading King Nalig-Nad gave us plenty of time, though, and we had breakfast while we waited, the princess accepting her share with gracious enjoyment of a meal quite novel in her experience.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading King Nalig-Nad gave us plenty of time, though, and we had breakfast while we waited, the princess accepting her share with gracious enjoyment of a meal quite novel in her experience.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now let them come!” he cried; and each of us felt that the sooner the suspense was over the better we would like it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Now let them come!” he cried; and each of us felt that the sooner the suspense was over the better we would like it.
on one occasion
From this reading Once she was in the car we all breathed easier, and the inventor especially showed his content and exultation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was so unaffected and so charming in her manner that already we began to consider her one of us.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Now let them come!” he cried; and each of us felt that the sooner the suspense was over the better we would like it.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
a full supply
From this reading King Nalig-Nad gave us plenty of time, though, and we had breakfast while we waited, the princess accepting her share with gracious enjoyment of a meal quite novel in her experience.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading King Nalig-Nad gave us plenty of time, though, and we had breakfast while we waited, the princess accepting her share with gracious enjoyment of a meal quite novel in her experience.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading King Nalig-Nad gave us plenty of time, though, and we had breakfast while we waited, the princess accepting her share with gracious enjoyment of a meal quite novel in her experience.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
have in common
From this reading King Nalig-Nad gave us plenty of time, though, and we had breakfast while we waited, the princess accepting her share with gracious enjoyment of a meal quite novel in her experience.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once she was in the car we all breathed easier, and the inventor especially showed his content and exultation.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Once she was in the car we all breathed easier, and the inventor especially showed his content and exultation.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was so unaffected and so charming in her manner that already we began to consider her one of us.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading “Now let them come!” he cried; and each of us felt that the sooner the suspense was over the better we would like it.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading “Now let them come!” he cried; and each of us felt that the sooner the suspense was over the better we would like it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Now let them come!” he cried; and each of us felt that the sooner the suspense was over the better we would like it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading King Nalig-Nad gave us plenty of time, though, and we had breakfast while we waited, the princess accepting her share with gracious enjoyment of a meal quite novel in her experience.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading King Nalig-Nad gave us plenty of time, though, and we had breakfast while we waited, the princess accepting her share with gracious enjoyment of a meal quite novel in her experience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
unaffectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈfektɪd/
undergoing no change when acted upon
From this reading She was so unaffected and so charming in her manner that already we began to consider her one of us.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Now let them come!” he cried; and each of us felt that the sooner the suspense was over the better we would like it.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading King Nalig-Nad gave us plenty of time, though, and we had breakfast while we waited, the princess accepting her share with gracious enjoyment of a meal quite novel in her experience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once she was in the car we all breathed easier, and the inventor especially showed his content and exultation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE ASTONISH OUR FOES Slowly the sun arose, and as its first rays lighted the cloudless sky Ilalah came gliding from the palace and sprang lightly up the steps that Duncan had let down in order to receive her.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading King Nalig-Nad gave us plenty of time, though, and we had breakfast while we waited, the princess accepting her share with gracious enjoyment of a meal quite novel in her experience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading King Nalig-Nad gave us plenty of time, though, and we had breakfast while we waited, the princess accepting her share with gracious enjoyment of a meal quite novel in her experience.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Now let them come!” he cried; and each of us felt that the sooner the suspense was over the better we would like it.
