used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How Theobaldo departed on a Pilgrimage into the Holy Land.
(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 Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Humbly he drew near to the pious and beautiful Lady Bertha, and said, “For me, in sooth, all the pleasures and hopes of this world are now at an end.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Humbly he drew near to the pious and beautiful Lady Bertha, and said, “For me, in sooth, all the pleasures and hopes of this world are now at an end.
banquet-hall
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From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Humbly he drew near to the pious and beautiful Lady Bertha, and said, “For me, in sooth, all the pleasures and hopes of this world are now at an end.
Bertha
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From this reading Humbly he drew near to the pious and beautiful Lady Bertha, and said, “For me, in sooth, all the pleasures and hopes of this world are now at an end.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
well in the past; former
From this reading How Theobaldo departed on a Pilgrimage into the Holy Land.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Humbly he drew near to the pious and beautiful Lady Bertha, and said, “For me, in sooth, all the pleasures and hopes of this world are now at an end.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Humbly he drew near to the pious and beautiful Lady Bertha, and said, “For me, in sooth, all the pleasures and hopes of this world are now at an end.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
at any time
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Humbly he drew near to the pious and beautiful Lady Bertha, and said, “For me, in sooth, all the pleasures and hopes of this world are now at an end.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Humbly he drew near to the pious and beautiful Lady Bertha, and said, “For me, in sooth, all the pleasures and hopes of this world are now at an end.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading What then should I now seek here?
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading How Theobaldo departed on a Pilgrimage into the Holy Land.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Humbly he drew near to the pious and beautiful Lady Bertha, and said, “For me, in sooth, all the pleasures and hopes of this world are now at an end.
How
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From this reading How Theobaldo departed on a Pilgrimage into the Holy Land.
HumblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading Humbly he drew near to the pious and beautiful Lady Bertha, and said, “For me, in sooth, all the pleasures and hopes of this world are now at an end.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Humbly he drew near to the pious and beautiful Lady Bertha, and said, “For me, in sooth, all the pleasures and hopes of this world are now at an end.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading How Theobaldo departed on a Pilgrimage into the Holy Land.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Humbly he drew near to the pious and beautiful Lady Bertha, and said, “For me, in sooth, all the pleasures and hopes of this world are now at an end.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading How Theobaldo departed on a Pilgrimage into the Holy Land.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Humbly he drew near to the pious and beautiful Lady Bertha, and said, “For me, in sooth, all the pleasures and hopes of this world are now at an end.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Humbly he drew near to the pious and beautiful Lady Bertha, and said, “For me, in sooth, all the pleasures and hopes of this world are now at an end.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Humbly he drew near to the pious and beautiful Lady Bertha, and said, “For me, in sooth, all the pleasures and hopes of this world are now at an end.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How Theobaldo departed on a Pilgrimage into the Holy Land.
others
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From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
go across or through
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
PilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading How Theobaldo departed on a Pilgrimage into the Holy Land.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading Humbly he drew near to the pious and beautiful Lady Bertha, and said, “For me, in sooth, all the pleasures and hopes of this world are now at an end.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Humbly he drew near to the pious and beautiful Lady Bertha, and said, “For me, in sooth, all the pleasures and hopes of this world are now at an end.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Humbly he drew near to the pious and beautiful Lady Bertha, and said, “For me, in sooth, all the pleasures and hopes of this world are now at an end.
try to get or reach
From this reading What then should I now seek here?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What then should I now seek here?
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
soothnoun
truth or reality
From this reading Humbly he drew near to the pious and beautiful Lady Bertha, and said, “For me, in sooth, all the pleasures and hopes of this world are now at an end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How Theobaldo departed on a Pilgrimage into the Holy Land.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading What then should I now seek here?
Theobaldo
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From this reading How Theobaldo departed on a Pilgrimage into the Holy Land.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
unbidden
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From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What then should I now seek here?
in or at the place that
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now it came to pass, that amid the banquet-hall, where all were cheerful and joyous, there entered an unbidden guest, with looks dark and discontented; and this was Theobaldo.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Humbly he drew near to the pious and beautiful Lady Bertha, and said, “For me, in sooth, all the pleasures and hopes of this world are now at an end.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading My powers of enchantment, to which I had devoted my whole life, are by thee destroyed; and, as to that happiness which others may possess in the arms of parents, brothers, and sisters, it is to me for ever lost, and I have indeed wrought my own destruction.
