used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
(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 He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was not treated cruelly in any way, for she had all the luxuries that any little girl could wish--a warm comfortable bed in a pretty sunny room, dainty clothes to wear, and all the delicious food that she could possibly eat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The women in attendance at the Palace took care of her, and they were all kind and thoughtful.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading The women in attendance at the Palace took care of her, and they were all kind and thoughtful.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She was not treated cruelly in any way, for she had all the luxuries that any little girl could wish--a warm comfortable bed in a pretty sunny room, dainty clothes to wear, and all the delicious food that she could possibly eat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
bride-to-benoun
a woman who is engaged to be married
From this reading But they never permitted her to go outside the Palace grounds, for they feared that she might try to escape, and that, if she did, the King would lose his bride-to-be.
BronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they never permitted her to go outside the Palace grounds, for they feared that she might try to escape, and that, if she did, the King would lose his bride-to-be.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The women in attendance at the Palace took care of her, and they were all kind and thoughtful.
clothing in general
From this reading She was not treated cruelly in any way, for she had all the luxuries that any little girl could wish--a warm comfortable bed in a pretty sunny room, dainty clothes to wear, and all the delicious food that she could possibly eat.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was not treated cruelly in any way, for she had all the luxuries that any little girl could wish--a warm comfortable bed in a pretty sunny room, dainty clothes to wear, and all the delicious food that she could possibly eat.
cruellyadverbUS /ˈkruːli/
excessively
From this reading She was not treated cruelly in any way, for she had all the luxuries that any little girl could wish--a warm comfortable bed in a pretty sunny room, dainty clothes to wear, and all the delicious food that she could possibly eat.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading She was not treated cruelly in any way, for she had all the luxuries that any little girl could wish--a warm comfortable bed in a pretty sunny room, dainty clothes to wear, and all the delicious food that she could possibly eat.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading She was not treated cruelly in any way, for she had all the luxuries that any little girl could wish--a warm comfortable bed in a pretty sunny room, dainty clothes to wear, and all the delicious food that she could possibly eat.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But they never permitted her to go outside the Palace grounds, for they feared that she might try to escape, and that, if she did, the King would lose his bride-to-be.
take in solid food
From this reading She was not treated cruelly in any way, for she had all the luxuries that any little girl could wish--a warm comfortable bed in a pretty sunny room, dainty clothes to wear, and all the delicious food that she could possibly eat.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading But they never permitted her to go outside the Palace grounds, for they feared that she might try to escape, and that, if she did, the King would lose his bride-to-be.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But they never permitted her to go outside the Palace grounds, for they feared that she might try to escape, and that, if she did, the King would lose his bride-to-be.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading She was not treated cruelly in any way, for she had all the luxuries that any little girl could wish--a warm comfortable bed in a pretty sunny room, dainty clothes to wear, and all the delicious food that she could possibly eat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
a young female
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But they never permitted her to go outside the Palace grounds, for they feared that she might try to escape, and that, if she did, the King would lose his bride-to-be.
golden-haired
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From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading But they never permitted her to go outside the Palace grounds, for they feared that she might try to escape, and that, if she did, the King would lose his bride-to-be.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But they never permitted her to go outside the Palace grounds, for they feared that she might try to escape, and that, if she did, the King would lose his bride-to-be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The women in attendance at the Palace took care of her, and they were all kind and thoughtful.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading But they never permitted her to go outside the Palace grounds, for they feared that she might try to escape, and that, if she did, the King would lose his bride-to-be.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading She was not treated cruelly in any way, for she had all the luxuries that any little girl could wish--a warm comfortable bed in a pretty sunny room, dainty clothes to wear, and all the delicious food that she could possibly eat.
engage in
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
take in marriage
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But they never permitted her to go outside the Palace grounds, for they feared that she might try to escape, and that, if she did, the King would lose his bride-to-be.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
absolutely essential
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But they never permitted her to go outside the Palace grounds, for they feared that she might try to escape, and that, if she did, the King would lose his bride-to-be.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not treated cruelly in any way, for she had all the luxuries that any little girl could wish--a warm comfortable bed in a pretty sunny room, dainty clothes to wear, and all the delicious food that she could possibly eat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading But they never permitted her to go outside the Palace grounds, for they feared that she might try to escape, and that, if she did, the King would lose his bride-to-be.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading But they never permitted her to go outside the Palace grounds, for they feared that she might try to escape, and that, if she did, the King would lose his bride-to-be.
by chance
From this reading She was not treated cruelly in any way, for she had all the luxuries that any little girl could wish--a warm comfortable bed in a pretty sunny room, dainty clothes to wear, and all the delicious food that she could possibly eat.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
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 He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She was not treated cruelly in any way, for she had all the luxuries that any little girl could wish--a warm comfortable bed in a pretty sunny room, dainty clothes to wear, and all the delicious food that she could possibly eat.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading She was not treated cruelly in any way, for she had all the luxuries that any little girl could wish--a warm comfortable bed in a pretty sunny room, dainty clothes to wear, and all the delicious food that she could possibly eat.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The women in attendance at the Palace took care of her, and they were all kind and thoughtful.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading The women in attendance at the Palace took care of her, and they were all kind and thoughtful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The women in attendance at the Palace took care of her, and they were all kind and thoughtful.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading She was not treated cruelly in any way, for she had all the luxuries that any little girl could wish--a warm comfortable bed in a pretty sunny room, dainty clothes to wear, and all the delicious food that she could possibly eat.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading But they never permitted her to go outside the Palace grounds, for they feared that she might try to escape, and that, if she did, the King would lose his bride-to-be.
precisely as stated
From this reading IN THE PALACE Ruth awoke the next morning to find herself in very comfortable quarters; for the Bronze King had taken quite a fancy to the pretty golden-haired little girl.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading She was not treated cruelly in any way, for she had all the luxuries that any little girl could wish--a warm comfortable bed in a pretty sunny room, dainty clothes to wear, and all the delicious food that she could possibly eat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was not treated cruelly in any way, for she had all the luxuries that any little girl could wish--a warm comfortable bed in a pretty sunny room, dainty clothes to wear, and all the delicious food that she could possibly eat.
be dressed in
From this reading She was not treated cruelly in any way, for she had all the luxuries that any little girl could wish--a warm comfortable bed in a pretty sunny room, dainty clothes to wear, and all the delicious food that she could possibly eat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The women in attendance at the Palace took care of her, and they were all kind and thoughtful.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She was not treated cruelly in any way, for she had all the luxuries that any little girl could wish--a warm comfortable bed in a pretty sunny room, dainty clothes to wear, and all the delicious food that she could possibly eat.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had told the women of the Palace that, after she had been properly instructed and educated in all the customs and laws of the land which it was necessary for her to know, he intended to marry her and make her the Queen of his Kingdom.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But they never permitted her to go outside the Palace grounds, for they feared that she might try to escape, and that, if she did, the King would lose his bride-to-be.
