used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In her apartment, lighted by a lamp, Azenor the Pale was engaged in the preparation of the magical philter, promised by her to the seigneur of Plouernel.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After blowing some powder on a fluid that she had poured into a flagon, she pulled out of a chest a little vial, whose contents she drank.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am ready for you."
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading In her apartment, lighted by a lamp, Azenor the Pale was engaged in the preparation of the magical philter, promised by her to the seigneur of Plouernel.
Azenor
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From this reading In her apartment, lighted by a lamp, Azenor the Pale was engaged in the preparation of the magical philter, promised by her to the seigneur of Plouernel.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading After blowing some powder on a fluid that she had poured into a flagon, she pulled out of a chest a little vial, whose contents she drank.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In her apartment, lighted by a lamp, Azenor the Pale was engaged in the preparation of the magical philter, promised by her to the seigneur of Plouernel.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading After blowing some powder on a fluid that she had poured into a flagon, she pulled out of a chest a little vial, whose contents she drank.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Laying down the vial, she remarked with a sinister smile: "Now, Neroweg, you may come ...
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading After blowing some powder on a fluid that she had poured into a flagon, she pulled out of a chest a little vial, whose contents she drank.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Laying down the vial, she remarked with a sinister smile: "Now, Neroweg, you may come ...
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading After blowing some powder on a fluid that she had poured into a flagon, she pulled out of a chest a little vial, whose contents she drank.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading In her apartment, lighted by a lamp, Azenor the Pale was engaged in the preparation of the magical philter, promised by her to the seigneur of Plouernel.
flagonnoun
a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine)
From this reading After blowing some powder on a fluid that she had poured into a flagon, she pulled out of a chest a little vial, whose contents she drank.
fluidnounUS /ˈfluːəd/
a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading After blowing some powder on a fluid that she had poured into a flagon, she pulled out of a chest a little vial, whose contents she drank.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am ready for you."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After blowing some powder on a fluid that she had poured into a flagon, she pulled out of a chest a little vial, whose contents she drank.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In her apartment, lighted by a lamp, Azenor the Pale was engaged in the preparation of the magical philter, promised by her to the seigneur of Plouernel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am ready for you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her apartment, lighted by a lamp, Azenor the Pale was engaged in the preparation of the magical philter, promised by her to the seigneur of Plouernel.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After blowing some powder on a fluid that she had poured into a flagon, she pulled out of a chest a little vial, whose contents she drank.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading In her apartment, lighted by a lamp, Azenor the Pale was engaged in the preparation of the magical philter, promised by her to the seigneur of Plouernel.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Laying down the vial, she remarked with a sinister smile: "Now, Neroweg, you may come ...
set afire or burning
From this reading In her apartment, lighted by a lamp, Azenor the Pale was engaged in the preparation of the magical philter, promised by her to the seigneur of Plouernel.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After blowing some powder on a fluid that she had poured into a flagon, she pulled out of a chest a little vial, whose contents she drank.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading In her apartment, lighted by a lamp, Azenor the Pale was engaged in the preparation of the magical philter, promised by her to the seigneur of Plouernel.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Laying down the vial, she remarked with a sinister smile: "Now, Neroweg, you may come ...
Neroweg
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From this reading Laying down the vial, she remarked with a sinister smile: "Now, Neroweg, you may come ...
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Laying down the vial, she remarked with a sinister smile: "Now, Neroweg, you may come ...
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In her apartment, lighted by a lamp, Azenor the Pale was engaged in the preparation of the magical philter, promised by her to the seigneur of Plouernel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After blowing some powder on a fluid that she had poured into a flagon, she pulled out of a chest a little vial, whose contents she drank.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After blowing some powder on a fluid that she had poured into a flagon, she pulled out of a chest a little vial, whose contents she drank.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading In her apartment, lighted by a lamp, Azenor the Pale was engaged in the preparation of the magical philter, promised by her to the seigneur of Plouernel.
philternoun
a drink credited with magical power; can make the one who takes it love the one who gave it
From this reading In her apartment, lighted by a lamp, Azenor the Pale was engaged in the preparation of the magical philter, promised by her to the seigneur of Plouernel.
Plouernel
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From this reading In her apartment, lighted by a lamp, Azenor the Pale was engaged in the preparation of the magical philter, promised by her to the seigneur of Plouernel.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading After blowing some powder on a fluid that she had poured into a flagon, she pulled out of a chest a little vial, whose contents she drank.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading After blowing some powder on a fluid that she had poured into a flagon, she pulled out of a chest a little vial, whose contents she drank.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading In her apartment, lighted by a lamp, Azenor the Pale was engaged in the preparation of the magical philter, promised by her to the seigneur of Plouernel.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading In her apartment, lighted by a lamp, Azenor the Pale was engaged in the preparation of the magical philter, promised by her to the seigneur of Plouernel.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading After blowing some powder on a fluid that she had poured into a flagon, she pulled out of a chest a little vial, whose contents she drank.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I am ready for you."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Laying down the vial, she remarked with a sinister smile: "Now, Neroweg, you may come ...
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE.
seigneurnoun
a man of rank in the ancient regime
From this reading In her apartment, lighted by a lamp, Azenor the Pale was engaged in the preparation of the magical philter, promised by her to the seigneur of Plouernel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After blowing some powder on a fluid that she had poured into a flagon, she pulled out of a chest a little vial, whose contents she drank.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Laying down the vial, she remarked with a sinister smile: "Now, Neroweg, you may come ...
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Laying down the vial, she remarked with a sinister smile: "Now, Neroweg, you may come ...
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After blowing some powder on a fluid that she had poured into a flagon, she pulled out of a chest a little vial, whose contents she drank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After blowing some powder on a fluid that she had poured into a flagon, she pulled out of a chest a little vial, whose contents she drank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In her apartment, lighted by a lamp, Azenor the Pale was engaged in the preparation of the magical philter, promised by her to the seigneur of Plouernel.
vialnounUS /ˈvaɪəl/
a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
From this reading After blowing some powder on a fluid that she had poured into a flagon, she pulled out of a chest a little vial, whose contents she drank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In her apartment, lighted by a lamp, Azenor the Pale was engaged in the preparation of the magical philter, promised by her to the seigneur of Plouernel.
belonging to which person
From this reading After blowing some powder on a fluid that she had poured into a flagon, she pulled out of a chest a little vial, whose contents she drank.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Laying down the vial, she remarked with a sinister smile: "Now, Neroweg, you may come ...
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Laying down the vial, she remarked with a sinister smile: "Now, Neroweg, you may come ...
