used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a certain king of old time in the land of Deheubarth, which men now call South Wales.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading This mirror Merlin gave to the king for a protection, that if at any time an enemy should invade his dominions, he should know of his design before tidings could come to him from without, and so should be able to be beforehand with him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading If a foe contrived any evil against him, if a friend had used any falsehood in respect of him, there he could see it plainly set forth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This mirror Merlin gave to the king for a protection, that if at any time an enemy should invade his dominions, he should know of his design before tidings could come to him from without, and so should be able to be beforehand with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His name was Ryence, and he had for his principal counsellor one Merlin, who was a great magician.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If a foe contrived any evil against him, if a friend had used any falsehood in respect of him, there he could see it plainly set forth.
any thing at all
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This mirror Merlin gave to the king for a protection, that if at any time an enemy should invade his dominions, he should know of his design before tidings could come to him from without, and so should be able to be beforehand with him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This mirror Merlin gave to the king for a protection, that if at any time an enemy should invade his dominions, he should know of his design before tidings could come to him from without, and so should be able to be beforehand with him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This mirror Merlin gave to the king for a protection, that if at any time an enemy should invade his dominions, he should know of his design before tidings could come to him from without, and so should be able to be beforehand with him.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading This mirror Merlin gave to the king for a protection, that if at any time an enemy should invade his dominions, he should know of his design before tidings could come to him from without, and so should be able to be beforehand with him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There was a certain king of old time in the land of Deheubarth, which men now call South Wales.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There was a certain king of old time in the land of Deheubarth, which men now call South Wales.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This mirror Merlin gave to the king for a protection, that if at any time an enemy should invade his dominions, he should know of his design before tidings could come to him from without, and so should be able to be beforehand with him.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
counsellornounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading His name was Ryence, and he had for his principal counsellor one Merlin, who was a great magician.
Deheubarth
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From this reading There was a certain king of old time in the land of Deheubarth, which men now call South Wales.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading This mirror Merlin gave to the king for a protection, that if at any time an enemy should invade his dominions, he should know of his design before tidings could come to him from without, and so should be able to be beforehand with him.
dominionsnounUS /dəˈmɪnjənz/
plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading This mirror Merlin gave to the king for a protection, that if at any time an enemy should invade his dominions, he should know of his design before tidings could come to him from without, and so should be able to be beforehand with him.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
an opposing military force
From this reading This mirror Merlin gave to the king for a protection, that if at any time an enemy should invade his dominions, he should know of his design before tidings could come to him from without, and so should be able to be beforehand with him.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading If a foe contrived any evil against him, if a friend had used any falsehood in respect of him, there he could see it plainly set forth.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading If a foe contrived any evil against him, if a friend had used any falsehood in respect of him, there he could see it plainly set forth.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading If a foe contrived any evil against him, if a friend had used any falsehood in respect of him, there he could see it plainly set forth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His name was Ryence, and he had for his principal counsellor one Merlin, who was a great magician.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If a foe contrived any evil against him, if a friend had used any falsehood in respect of him, there he could see it plainly set forth.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If a foe contrived any evil against him, if a friend had used any falsehood in respect of him, there he could see it plainly set forth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This mirror Merlin gave to the king for a protection, that if at any time an enemy should invade his dominions, he should know of his design before tidings could come to him from without, and so should be able to be beforehand with him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His name was Ryence, and he had for his principal counsellor one Merlin, who was a great magician.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His name was Ryence, and he had for his principal counsellor one Merlin, who was a great magician.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His name was Ryence, and he had for his principal counsellor one Merlin, who was a great magician.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His name was Ryence, and he had for his principal counsellor one Merlin, who was a great magician.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a certain king of old time in the land of Deheubarth, which men now call South Wales.
invadeverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪd/
march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading This mirror Merlin gave to the king for a protection, that if at any time an enemy should invade his dominions, he should know of his design before tidings could come to him from without, and so should be able to be beforehand with him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading There was a certain king of old time in the land of Deheubarth, which men now call South Wales.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This mirror Merlin gave to the king for a protection, that if at any time an enemy should invade his dominions, he should know of his design before tidings could come to him from without, and so should be able to be beforehand with him.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading There was a certain king of old time in the land of Deheubarth, which men now call South Wales.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading His name was Ryence, and he had for his principal counsellor one Merlin, who was a great magician.
the force of workers available
From this reading There was a certain king of old time in the land of Deheubarth, which men now call South Wales.
MerlinnounUS /ˈmɜːrlɪn/
(Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor
From this reading His name was Ryence, and he had for his principal counsellor one Merlin, who was a great magician.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His name was Ryence, and he had for his principal counsellor one Merlin, who was a great magician.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was a certain king of old time in the land of Deheubarth, which men now call South Wales.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a certain king of old time in the land of Deheubarth, which men now call South Wales.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was a certain king of old time in the land of Deheubarth, which men now call South Wales.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His name was Ryence, and he had for his principal counsellor one Merlin, who was a great magician.
and nothing more
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
the local environment
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading If a foe contrived any evil against him, if a friend had used any falsehood in respect of him, there he could see it plainly set forth.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading His name was Ryence, and he had for his principal counsellor one Merlin, who was a great magician.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading This mirror Merlin gave to the king for a protection, that if at any time an enemy should invade his dominions, he should know of his design before tidings could come to him from without, and so should be able to be beforehand with him.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading If a foe contrived any evil against him, if a friend had used any falsehood in respect of him, there he could see it plainly set forth.
Ryence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His name was Ryence, and he had for his principal counsellor one Merlin, who was a great magician.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If a foe contrived any evil against him, if a friend had used any falsehood in respect of him, there he could see it plainly set forth.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This mirror Merlin gave to the king for a protection, that if at any time an enemy should invade his dominions, he should know of his design before tidings could come to him from without, and so should be able to be beforehand with him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading There was a certain king of old time in the land of Deheubarth, which men now call South Wales.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a certain king of old time in the land of Deheubarth, which men now call South Wales.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a certain king of old time in the land of Deheubarth, which men now call South Wales.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading This mirror Merlin gave to the king for a protection, that if at any time an enemy should invade his dominions, he should know of his design before tidings could come to him from without, and so should be able to be beforehand with him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was a certain king of old time in the land of Deheubarth, which men now call South Wales.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading If a foe contrived any evil against him, if a friend had used any falsehood in respect of him, there he could see it plainly set forth.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading There was a certain king of old time in the land of Deheubarth, which men now call South Wales.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a certain king of old time in the land of Deheubarth, which men now call South Wales.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a certain king of old time in the land of Deheubarth, which men now call South Wales.
which person or people
From this reading His name was Ryence, and he had for his principal counsellor one Merlin, who was a great magician.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This mirror Merlin gave to the king for a protection, that if at any time an enemy should invade his dominions, he should know of his design before tidings could come to him from without, and so should be able to be beforehand with him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This mirror Merlin gave to the king for a protection, that if at any time an enemy should invade his dominions, he should know of his design before tidings could come to him from without, and so should be able to be beforehand with him.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading This Merlin made by his art a wonderful mirror, which was so contrived that he who looked in it could see anything from the lowest parts of the earth to the highest part of the heavens, if only it concerned him.
