used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Full of joy, he sought the treasure-chamber at once, and began filling his pockets with gold and jewels, which he carried to his own apartment, returning greedily for more.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Full of joy, he sought the treasure-chamber at once, and began filling his pockets with gold and jewels, which he carried to his own apartment, returning greedily for more.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Full of joy, he sought the treasure-chamber at once, and began filling his pockets with gold and jewels, which he carried to his own apartment, returning greedily for more.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Full of joy, he sought the treasure-chamber at once, and began filling his pockets with gold and jewels, which he carried to his own apartment, returning greedily for more.
Cellarer
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From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading In this way he opened and closed the door many times.
CoalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
dressing-table
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From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Full of joy, he sought the treasure-chamber at once, and began filling his pockets with gold and jewels, which he carried to his own apartment, returning greedily for more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
set up or found
From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Full of joy, he sought the treasure-chamber at once, and began filling his pockets with gold and jewels, which he carried to his own apartment, returning greedily for more.
coins made of gold
From this reading Full of joy, he sought the treasure-chamber at once, and began filling his pockets with gold and jewels, which he carried to his own apartment, returning greedily for more.
destroyed or killed
From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
greedilyadverbUS /ˈɡriːdəli/
in a greedy manner
From this reading Full of joy, he sought the treasure-chamber at once, and began filling his pockets with gold and jewels, which he carried to his own apartment, returning greedily for more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
huntsmen
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From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Full of joy, he sought the treasure-chamber at once, and began filling his pockets with gold and jewels, which he carried to his own apartment, returning greedily for more.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Full of joy, he sought the treasure-chamber at once, and began filling his pockets with gold and jewels, which he carried to his own apartment, returning greedily for more.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
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 In this way he opened and closed the door many times.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Full of joy, he sought the treasure-chamber at once, and began filling his pockets with gold and jewels, which he carried to his own apartment, returning greedily for more.
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
on one occasion
From this reading Full of joy, he sought the treasure-chamber at once, and began filling his pockets with gold and jewels, which he carried to his own apartment, returning greedily for more.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading In this way he opened and closed the door many times.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Full of joy, he sought the treasure-chamber at once, and began filling his pockets with gold and jewels, which he carried to his own apartment, returning greedily for more.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Full of joy, he sought the treasure-chamber at once, and began filling his pockets with gold and jewels, which he carried to his own apartment, returning greedily for more.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Full of joy, he sought the treasure-chamber at once, and began filling his pockets with gold and jewels, which he carried to his own apartment, returning greedily for more.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
Sligo
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From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
with low volume
From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
that is looked for
From this reading Full of joy, he sought the treasure-chamber at once, and began filling his pockets with gold and jewels, which he carried to his own apartment, returning greedily for more.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In this way he opened and closed the door many times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
treasure-chamber
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From this reading Then the king took it and rubbed it carefully over the door of the treasure-chamber, and laying the key of the door in plain sight on his dressing-table, he called his huntsmen together, and mounting his horse, rode away to the forest.
warmestadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrməst/
superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In this way he opened and closed the door many times.
at the time that
From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Full of joy, he sought the treasure-chamber at once, and began filling his pockets with gold and jewels, which he carried to his own apartment, returning greedily for more.
which person or people
From this reading As soon as he was gone, the High Cellarer, who had pleaded a headache when asked to join the hunt, crept softly to the king's room, and to his surprise found the key on the table.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Full of joy, he sought the treasure-chamber at once, and began filling his pockets with gold and jewels, which he carried to his own apartment, returning greedily for more.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I do!" replied King Sligo, fervently, "I do, and my warmest thanks, good Coal, are due to you for this--" But here he stopped, for already the coal was quite black, and in less than ten minutes it was dead and cold.
