used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being a prince, people said this; and it was true.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When he looked at the candle, his eyes had an earnest expression quite startling in a new-born baby.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Being a prince, people said this; and it was true.
aquilineadjective
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading His nose was aquiline; his complexion was healthy; he was round, fat, and straight-limbed--a splendid baby.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he looked at the candle, his eyes had an earnest expression quite startling in a new-born baby.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading When he looked at the candle, his eyes had an earnest expression quite startling in a new-born baby.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He was the most beautiful prince that ever was born.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being a prince, people said this; and it was true.
brought into existence
From this reading He was the most beautiful prince that ever was born.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading When he looked at the candle, his eyes had an earnest expression quite startling in a new-born baby.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading His nose was aquiline; his complexion was healthy; he was round, fat, and straight-limbed--a splendid baby.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading When he looked at the candle, his eyes had an earnest expression quite startling in a new-born baby.
at any time
From this reading He was the most beautiful prince that ever was born.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading When he looked at the candle, his eyes had an earnest expression quite startling in a new-born baby.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When he looked at the candle, his eyes had an earnest expression quite startling in a new-born baby.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading His nose was aquiline; his complexion was healthy; he was round, fat, and straight-limbed--a splendid baby.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he looked at the candle, his eyes had an earnest expression quite startling in a new-born baby.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was the most beautiful prince that ever was born.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading His nose was aquiline; his complexion was healthy; he was round, fat, and straight-limbed--a splendid baby.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he looked at the candle, his eyes had an earnest expression quite startling in a new-born baby.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he looked at the candle, his eyes had an earnest expression quite startling in a new-born baby.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Being a prince, people said this; and it was true.
LAMEnounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading LITTLE LAME PRINCE.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LITTLE LAME PRINCE.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When he looked at the candle, his eyes had an earnest expression quite startling in a new-born baby.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was the most beautiful prince that ever was born.
new-born
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From this reading When he looked at the candle, his eyes had an earnest expression quite startling in a new-born baby.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading His nose was aquiline; his complexion was healthy; he was round, fat, and straight-limbed--a splendid baby.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Being a prince, people said this; and it was true.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading LITTLE LAME PRINCE.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading When he looked at the candle, his eyes had an earnest expression quite startling in a new-born baby.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading His nose was aquiline; his complexion was healthy; he was round, fat, and straight-limbed--a splendid baby.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Being a prince, people said this; and it was true.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading His nose was aquiline; his complexion was healthy; he was round, fat, and straight-limbed--a splendid baby.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading When he looked at the candle, his eyes had an earnest expression quite startling in a new-born baby.
straight-limbed
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From this reading His nose was aquiline; his complexion was healthy; he was round, fat, and straight-limbed--a splendid baby.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was the most beautiful prince that ever was born.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was the most beautiful prince that ever was born.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Being a prince, people said this; and it was true.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Being a prince, people said this; and it was true.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was the most beautiful prince that ever was born.
at the time that
From this reading When he looked at the candle, his eyes had an earnest expression quite startling in a new-born baby.
