used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
how long something has existed
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
ALCAnoun
type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
(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 Alca, from a young child, had been remarkable for the universality of her love, which was extended to all the gods had made.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her hair was golden, her eyes a deep sapphire blue, with that calm depth of meaning which was then believed to be one attribute of an elf-maiden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Her wisdom and knowledge were far beyond her years, and seemed to those around her to be miraculous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading Her hair was golden, her eyes a deep sapphire blue, with that calm depth of meaning which was then believed to be one attribute of an elf-maiden.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Alca, from a young child, had been remarkable for the universality of her love, which was extended to all the gods had made.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
beholders
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From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
beliefsnounUS /bɪˈliːfs/
plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true
From this reading She saw the true meanings of beliefs and customs.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Her hair was golden, her eyes a deep sapphire blue, with that calm depth of meaning which was then believed to be one attribute of an elf-maiden.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Her wisdom and knowledge were far beyond her years, and seemed to those around her to be miraculous.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Her hair was golden, her eyes a deep sapphire blue, with that calm depth of meaning which was then believed to be one attribute of an elf-maiden.
make calm or still
From this reading Her hair was golden, her eyes a deep sapphire blue, with that calm depth of meaning which was then believed to be one attribute of an elf-maiden.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Alca, from a young child, had been remarkable for the universality of her love, which was extended to all the gods had made.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading She saw the true meanings of beliefs and customs.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Her hair was golden, her eyes a deep sapphire blue, with that calm depth of meaning which was then believed to be one attribute of an elf-maiden.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading Her hair was golden, her eyes a deep sapphire blue, with that calm depth of meaning which was then believed to be one attribute of an elf-maiden.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
elf-maiden
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From this reading Her hair was golden, her eyes a deep sapphire blue, with that calm depth of meaning which was then believed to be one attribute of an elf-maiden.
divisible by two
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
at any time
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Alca, from a young child, had been remarkable for the universality of her love, which was extended to all the gods had made.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her hair was golden, her eyes a deep sapphire blue, with that calm depth of meaning which was then believed to be one attribute of an elf-maiden.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Her wisdom and knowledge were far beyond her years, and seemed to those around her to be miraculous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Alca, from a young child, had been remarkable for the universality of her love, which was extended to all the gods had made.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Alca, from a young child, had been remarkable for the universality of her love, which was extended to all the gods had made.
a young female
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Alca, from a young child, had been remarkable for the universality of her love, which was extended to all the gods had made.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Her hair was golden, her eyes a deep sapphire blue, with that calm depth of meaning which was then believed to be one attribute of an elf-maiden.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Her hair was golden, her eyes a deep sapphire blue, with that calm depth of meaning which was then believed to be one attribute of an elf-maiden.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Her wisdom and knowledge were far beyond her years, and seemed to those around her to be miraculous.
litheadjectiveUS /laɪð/
gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
long-descended
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From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Alca, from a young child, had been remarkable for the universality of her love, which was extended to all the gods had made.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Alca, from a young child, had been remarkable for the universality of her love, which was extended to all the gods had made.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Her hair was golden, her eyes a deep sapphire blue, with that calm depth of meaning which was then believed to be one attribute of an elf-maiden.
meaningsnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋz/
plural of “meaning” — the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading She saw the true meanings of beliefs and customs.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading Her wisdom and knowledge were far beyond her years, and seemed to those around her to be miraculous.
used to form the superlative
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her hair was golden, her eyes a deep sapphire blue, with that calm depth of meaning which was then believed to be one attribute of an elf-maiden.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
unusual or striking
From this reading Alca, from a young child, had been remarkable for the universality of her love, which was extended to all the gods had made.
sapphireadjectiveUS /ˈsæfaɪər/
of something having the color of a blue sapphire
From this reading Her hair was golden, her eyes a deep sapphire blue, with that calm depth of meaning which was then believed to be one attribute of an elf-maiden.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw the true meanings of beliefs and customs.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her wisdom and knowledge were far beyond her years, and seemed to those around her to be miraculous.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Her wisdom and knowledge were far beyond her years, and seemed to those around her to be miraculous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading She saw the true meanings of beliefs and customs.
universalitynounUS /ˌjuːnəvərˈsæləti/
the quality of being universal; existing everywhere
From this reading Alca, from a young child, had been remarkable for the universality of her love, which was extended to all the gods had made.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her wisdom and knowledge were far beyond her years, and seemed to those around her to be miraculous.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her hair was golden, her eyes a deep sapphire blue, with that calm depth of meaning which was then believed to be one attribute of an elf-maiden.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Her wisdom and knowledge were far beyond her years, and seemed to those around her to be miraculous.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
a late time of life
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
but in spite of that
From this reading ALCA Alca was the most beautiful girl that her countrymen had ever beheld; and even then, at the early age of sixteen years, as she tripped out into the crowded court, she appeared to the beholders to be a perfect dream of loveliness, lithe and active, yet with the graceful dignity of a long-descended princess.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Alca, from a young child, had been remarkable for the universality of her love, which was extended to all the gods had made.
