used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "_Parole d'honneur_," said the clean-shaven horseman, as he struck his riding-boot with his whip, "the whole world is turned upside down!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
clean-shavenadjective
closely shaved recently
From this reading "_Parole d'honneur_," said the clean-shaven horseman, as he struck his riding-boot with his whip, "the whole world is turned upside down!
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading It was never created for us.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
d'honneur
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Parole d'honneur_," said the clean-shaven horseman, as he struck his riding-boot with his whip, "the whole world is turned upside down!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "_Parole d'honneur_," said the clean-shaven horseman, as he struck his riding-boot with his whip, "the whole world is turned upside down!
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
EmpressnounUS /ˈempres/
a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading "This is what we have to thank exaggerated philanthropy for!
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "This is what we have to thank exaggerated philanthropy for!
Ghedimin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_Parole d'honneur_," said the clean-shaven horseman, as he struck his riding-boot with his whip, "the whole world is turned upside down!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "_Parole d'honneur_," said the clean-shaven horseman, as he struck his riding-boot with his whip, "the whole world is turned upside down!
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading "_Parole d'honneur_," said the clean-shaven horseman, as he struck his riding-boot with his whip, "the whole world is turned upside down!
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Parole d'honneur_," said the clean-shaven horseman, as he struck his riding-boot with his whip, "the whole world is turned upside down!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was never created for us.
and nothing more
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
knoutnoun
a whip with a lash of leather thongs twisted with wire; used for flogging prisoners
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
as might be expected
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was never created for us.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
a large and stately mansion
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
ParolenounUS /pərˈoʊl/
a promise
From this reading "_Parole d'honneur_," said the clean-shaven horseman, as he struck his riding-boot with his whip, "the whole world is turned upside down!
philanthropynounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpi/
voluntary promotion of human welfare
From this reading "This is what we have to thank exaggerated philanthropy for!
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
riding-boot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Parole d'honneur_," said the clean-shaven horseman, as he struck his riding-boot with his whip, "the whole world is turned upside down!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "_Parole d'honneur_," said the clean-shaven horseman, as he struck his riding-boot with his whip, "the whole world is turned upside down!
the place where some action occurs
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "_Parole d'honneur_," said the clean-shaven horseman, as he struck his riding-boot with his whip, "the whole world is turned upside down!
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "This is what we have to thank exaggerated philanthropy for!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is what we have to thank exaggerated philanthropy for!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "_Parole d'honneur_," said the clean-shaven horseman, as he struck his riding-boot with his whip, "the whole world is turned upside down!
upsidenounUS /ˈʌpˈsaɪd/
the highest or uppermost side of anything
From this reading "_Parole d'honneur_," said the clean-shaven horseman, as he struck his riding-boot with his whip, "the whole world is turned upside down!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was never created for us.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "This is what we have to thank exaggerated philanthropy for!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "This is what we have to thank exaggerated philanthropy for!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading "_Parole d'honneur_," said the clean-shaven horseman, as he struck his riding-boot with his whip, "the whole world is turned upside down!
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "_Parole d'honneur_," said the clean-shaven horseman, as he struck his riding-boot with his whip, "the whole world is turned upside down!
in the company of; together with
From this reading "_Parole d'honneur_," said the clean-shaven horseman, as he struck his riding-boot with his whip, "the whole world is turned upside down!
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading PLAN OF WAR AGAINST A WOMAN On the way back to Ghedimin Palace naturally nothing was spoken of by the members of the hunt but the exciting scene to which they had just been witness.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "_Parole d'honneur_," said the clean-shaven horseman, as he struck his riding-boot with his whip, "the whole world is turned upside down!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the time of the Empress Elizabeth, if any woman had allowed herself to insult a Princess Ghedimin in that manner, she would have had her tongue cut out and have been punished with the knout."
