used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "You are very kind," said King Cyril, "but I am afraid they are both asleep yet.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
(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 After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "You are very kind," said King Cyril, "but I am afraid they are both asleep yet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are very kind," said King Cyril, "but I am afraid they are both asleep yet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Can you not call the Queen and the Princess," asked Daimur, "so that they may share some of this food?"
in a state of sleep
From this reading "You are very kind," said King Cyril, "but I am afraid they are both asleep yet.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
biscuitsnounUS /ˈbɪskəts/
plural of “biscuit” — small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "You are very kind," said King Cyril, "but I am afraid they are both asleep yet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You are very kind," said King Cyril, "but I am afraid they are both asleep yet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Can you not call the Queen and the Princess," asked Daimur, "so that they may share some of this food?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can you not call the Queen and the Princess," asked Daimur, "so that they may share some of this food?"
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
Daimur
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
dovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading "Can you not call the Queen and the Princess," asked Daimur, "so that they may share some of this food?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
coins made of gold
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You are very kind," said King Cyril, "but I am afraid they are both asleep yet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "You are very kind," said King Cyril, "but I am afraid they are both asleep yet.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
the act of departing
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Can you not call the Queen and the Princess," asked Daimur, "so that they may share some of this food?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Can you not call the Queen and the Princess," asked Daimur, "so that they may share some of this food?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Can you not call the Queen and the Princess," asked Daimur, "so that they may share some of this food?"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading "Can you not call the Queen and the Princess," asked Daimur, "so that they may share some of this food?"
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading "Can you not call the Queen and the Princess," asked Daimur, "so that they may share some of this food?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You are very kind," said King Cyril, "but I am afraid they are both asleep yet.
sapphiresnounUS /ˈsæfaɪərz/
plural of “sapphire” — a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
have in common
From this reading "Can you not call the Queen and the Princess," asked Daimur, "so that they may share some of this food?"
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Can you not call the Queen and the Princess," asked Daimur, "so that they may share some of this food?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Can you not call the Queen and the Princess," asked Daimur, "so that they may share some of this food?"
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Can you not call the Queen and the Princess," asked Daimur, "so that they may share some of this food?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Can you not call the Queen and the Princess," asked Daimur, "so that they may share some of this food?"
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Can you not call the Queen and the Princess," asked Daimur, "so that they may share some of this food?"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
precisely as stated
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After Daimur had carried all the potatoes into the cave and piled them up in a heap he took King Cyril on his shoulder and went back for the biscuits and water, as he was feeling very hungry and thirsty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading In a short time King Cyril flew back, followed by a beautiful grey dove, the Queen, whom Daimur perceived through his wonderful spectacles to be a handsome woman dressed in a grey satin gown, and wearing a small crown of gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were so hungry this morning that they ate more fruit than usual, but I will go and see," and off he flew, leaving Daimur to wonder how long it would be before he could get away from this strange and dreadful island.
but in spite of that
From this reading "You are very kind," said King Cyril, "but I am afraid they are both asleep yet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can you not call the Queen and the Princess," asked Daimur, "so that they may share some of this food?"
