used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This short compliment pleased the fairy exceedingly, for she belonged to those ancient days when people used to stand a whole day upon one leg complimenting one another.
Abricotina
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From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
anew
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
(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 The nuptials were performed in a most splendid manner, and the young prince and princess lived together happily for many years, beloved by all around them.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading This short compliment pleased the fairy exceedingly, for she belonged to those ancient days when people used to stand a whole day upon one leg complimenting one another.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This short compliment pleased the fairy exceedingly, for she belonged to those ancient days when people used to stand a whole day upon one leg complimenting one another.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The nuptials were performed in a most splendid manner, and the young prince and princess lived together happily for many years, beloved by all around them.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading This short compliment pleased the fairy exceedingly, for she belonged to those ancient days when people used to stand a whole day upon one leg complimenting one another.
dearly loved
From this reading The nuptials were performed in a most splendid manner, and the young prince and princess lived together happily for many years, beloved by all around them.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The nuptials were performed in a most splendid manner, and the young prince and princess lived together happily for many years, beloved by all around them.
make calm or still
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
put or send forth
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading This short compliment pleased the fairy exceedingly, for she belonged to those ancient days when people used to stand a whole day upon one leg complimenting one another.
complimentingverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading This short compliment pleased the fairy exceedingly, for she belonged to those ancient days when people used to stand a whole day upon one leg complimenting one another.
condescendinglyadverb
with condescension; in a patronizing manner
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This short compliment pleased the fairy exceedingly, for she belonged to those ancient days when people used to stand a whole day upon one leg complimenting one another.
DelightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
a movement into or inward
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
to an extreme degree
From this reading This short compliment pleased the fairy exceedingly, for she belonged to those ancient days when people used to stand a whole day upon one leg complimenting one another.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading This short compliment pleased the fairy exceedingly, for she belonged to those ancient days when people used to stand a whole day upon one leg complimenting one another.
fairy-mother
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From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This short compliment pleased the fairy exceedingly, for she belonged to those ancient days when people used to stand a whole day upon one leg complimenting one another.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The nuptials were performed in a most splendid manner, and the young prince and princess lived together happily for many years, beloved by all around them.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The nuptials were performed in a most splendid manner, and the young prince and princess lived together happily for many years, beloved by all around them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
and nothing more
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
LeandernounUS /liˈændər/
(Greek mythology) a youth beloved of Hero who drowned in a storm in the Hellespont on one of his nightly visits to see her
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading This short compliment pleased the fairy exceedingly, for she belonged to those ancient days when people used to stand a whole day upon one leg complimenting one another.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The nuptials were performed in a most splendid manner, and the young prince and princess lived together happily for many years, beloved by all around them.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The nuptials were performed in a most splendid manner, and the young prince and princess lived together happily for many years, beloved by all around them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The nuptials were performed in a most splendid manner, and the young prince and princess lived together happily for many years, beloved by all around them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The nuptials were performed in a most splendid manner, and the young prince and princess lived together happily for many years, beloved by all around them.
mother-in-lawnounUS /ˈmʌðərɪnlɔː/
the mother of your spouse
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
not any; not one
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
nuptialsnounUS /ˈnʌptʃəlz/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The nuptials were performed in a most splendid manner, and the young prince and princess lived together happily for many years, beloved by all around them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading This short compliment pleased the fairy exceedingly, for she belonged to those ancient days when people used to stand a whole day upon one leg complimenting one another.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading The nuptials were performed in a most splendid manner, and the young prince and princess lived together happily for many years, beloved by all around them.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading This short compliment pleased the fairy exceedingly, for she belonged to those ancient days when people used to stand a whole day upon one leg complimenting one another.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The nuptials were performed in a most splendid manner, and the young prince and princess lived together happily for many years, beloved by all around them.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
cut with a saw
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading This short compliment pleased the fairy exceedingly, for she belonged to those ancient days when people used to stand a whole day upon one leg complimenting one another.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The nuptials were performed in a most splendid manner, and the young prince and princess lived together happily for many years, beloved by all around them.
be standing; be upright
From this reading This short compliment pleased the fairy exceedingly, for she belonged to those ancient days when people used to stand a whole day upon one leg complimenting one another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The nuptials were performed in a most splendid manner, and the young prince and princess lived together happily for many years, beloved by all around them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This short compliment pleased the fairy exceedingly, for she belonged to those ancient days when people used to stand a whole day upon one leg complimenting one another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The nuptials were performed in a most splendid manner, and the young prince and princess lived together happily for many years, beloved by all around them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading This short compliment pleased the fairy exceedingly, for she belonged to those ancient days when people used to stand a whole day upon one leg complimenting one another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The nuptials were performed in a most splendid manner, and the young prince and princess lived together happily for many years, beloved by all around them.
at the time that
From this reading This short compliment pleased the fairy exceedingly, for she belonged to those ancient days when people used to stand a whole day upon one leg complimenting one another.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether or not Prince Leander appreciated this offer, he bowed low, and assured his mother-in-law that no favour could be equal to the one he had that day received from her hands.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Abricotina, just then entering, cast her eyes upon Leander: she knew him again, and saw he was perfectly happy, at which she, too, was quite satisfied.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This short compliment pleased the fairy exceedingly, for she belonged to those ancient days when people used to stand a whole day upon one leg complimenting one another.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
a late time of life
From this reading The nuptials were performed in a most splendid manner, and the young prince and princess lived together happily for many years, beloved by all around them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The nuptials were performed in a most splendid manner, and the young prince and princess lived together happily for many years, beloved by all around them.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Prince," condescendingly said the fairy-mother, "I will remove the Island of Calm Delights into your own kingdom, live with you myself, and do you great services."
