adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The fourth day it happened that the deaf-mute paid his accustomed visit, after which Prince Dolor's spirits rose.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The fourth day it happened that the deaf-mute paid his accustomed visit, after which Prince Dolor's spirits rose.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Prince Dolor leaned over and looked at it, and thought how grand it must be to get upon its back--this grand live steed--and ride away, like the pictures of knights.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
can't
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From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
condescendverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsend/
behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The fourth day it happened that the deaf-mute paid his accustomed visit, after which Prince Dolor's spirits rose.
deaf-mutenoun
a deaf person who is unable to speak
From this reading The fourth day it happened that the deaf-mute paid his accustomed visit, after which Prince Dolor's spirits rose.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
disregardedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
not noticed inadvertently
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
Dolornoun
(poetry) painful grief
From this reading Prince Dolor leaned over and looked at it, and thought how grand it must be to get upon its back--this grand live steed--and ride away, like the pictures of knights.
Dolor's
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From this reading The fourth day it happened that the deaf-mute paid his accustomed visit, after which Prince Dolor's spirits rose.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading The fourth day it happened that the deaf-mute paid his accustomed visit, after which Prince Dolor's spirits rose.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Prince Dolor leaned over and looked at it, and thought how grand it must be to get upon its back--this grand live steed--and ride away, like the pictures of knights.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Prince Dolor leaned over and looked at it, and thought how grand it must be to get upon its back--this grand live steed--and ride away, like the pictures of knights.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The fourth day it happened that the deaf-mute paid his accustomed visit, after which Prince Dolor's spirits rose.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Suppose I was a knight,” he said to himself; “then I should be obliged to ride out and see the world.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fourth day it happened that the deaf-mute paid his accustomed visit, after which Prince Dolor's spirits rose.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Prince Dolor leaned over and looked at it, and thought how grand it must be to get upon its back--this grand live steed--and ride away, like the pictures of knights.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
I'm
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From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The fourth day it happened that the deaf-mute paid his accustomed visit, after which Prince Dolor's spirits rose.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Prince Dolor leaned over and looked at it, and thought how grand it must be to get upon its back--this grand live steed--and ride away, like the pictures of knights.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
knightnounUS /naɪt/
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading “Suppose I was a knight,” he said to himself; “then I should be obliged to ride out and see the world.”
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading Prince Dolor leaned over and looked at it, and thought how grand it must be to get upon its back--this grand live steed--and ride away, like the pictures of knights.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
leanedverbUS /liːnd/
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Prince Dolor leaned over and looked at it, and thought how grand it must be to get upon its back--this grand live steed--and ride away, like the pictures of knights.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Prince Dolor leaned over and looked at it, and thought how grand it must be to get upon its back--this grand live steed--and ride away, like the pictures of knights.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Prince Dolor leaned over and looked at it, and thought how grand it must be to get upon its back--this grand live steed--and ride away, like the pictures of knights.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Prince Dolor leaned over and looked at it, and thought how grand it must be to get upon its back--this grand live steed--and ride away, like the pictures of knights.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
mountverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Prince Dolor leaned over and looked at it, and thought how grand it must be to get upon its back--this grand live steed--and ride away, like the pictures of knights.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
Nomansland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading “Suppose I was a knight,” he said to himself; “then I should be obliged to ride out and see the world.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Suppose I was a knight,” he said to himself; “then I should be obliged to ride out and see the world.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Prince Dolor leaned over and looked at it, and thought how grand it must be to get upon its back--this grand live steed--and ride away, like the pictures of knights.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The fourth day it happened that the deaf-mute paid his accustomed visit, after which Prince Dolor's spirits rose.
picturesnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərz/
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Prince Dolor leaned over and looked at it, and thought how grand it must be to get upon its back--this grand live steed--and ride away, like the pictures of knights.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The fourth day it happened that the deaf-mute paid his accustomed visit, after which Prince Dolor's spirits rose.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Prince Dolor leaned over and looked at it, and thought how grand it must be to get upon its back--this grand live steed--and ride away, like the pictures of knights.
rocking-horse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The fourth day it happened that the deaf-mute paid his accustomed visit, after which Prince Dolor's spirits rose.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Suppose I was a knight,” he said to himself; “then I should be obliged to ride out and see the world.”
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Suppose I was a knight,” he said to himself; “then I should be obliged to ride out and see the world.”
somehowadverbUS /ˈsʌmhaʊ/
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The fourth day it happened that the deaf-mute paid his accustomed visit, after which Prince Dolor's spirits rose.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading Prince Dolor leaned over and looked at it, and thought how grand it must be to get upon its back--this grand live steed--and ride away, like the pictures of knights.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
SupposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading “Suppose I was a knight,” he said to himself; “then I should be obliged to ride out and see the world.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fourth day it happened that the deaf-mute paid his accustomed visit, after which Prince Dolor's spirits rose.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fourth day it happened that the deaf-mute paid his accustomed visit, after which Prince Dolor's spirits rose.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Suppose I was a knight,” he said to himself; “then I should be obliged to ride out and see the world.”
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Prince Dolor leaned over and looked at it, and thought how grand it must be to get upon its back--this grand live steed--and ride away, like the pictures of knights.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Prince Dolor leaned over and looked at it, and thought how grand it must be to get upon its back--this grand live steed--and ride away, like the pictures of knights.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
towernounUS /ˈtaʊər/
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Prince Dolor leaned over and looked at it, and thought how grand it must be to get upon its back--this grand live steed--and ride away, like the pictures of knights.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The fourth day it happened that the deaf-mute paid his accustomed visit, after which Prince Dolor's spirits rose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Suppose I was a knight,” he said to himself; “then I should be obliged to ride out and see the world.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fourth day it happened that the deaf-mute paid his accustomed visit, after which Prince Dolor's spirits rose.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They always did when he got the new books which, just to relieve his conscience, the King of Nomansland regularly sent to his nephew; with many new toys also, though the latter were disregarded now.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “Suppose I was a knight,” he said to himself; “then I should be obliged to ride out and see the world.”
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Toys, indeed! when I'm a big boy,” said the Prince, with disdain, and would scarcely condescend to mount a rocking-horse which had come, somehow or other,--I can't be expected to explain things very exactly,--packed on the back of the other, the great black horse, which stood and fed contentedly at the bottom of the tower.
