used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One morning, after we had been about three weeks in these comfortable quarters, I was summoned away from my companions into the presence of the king.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One morning, after we had been about three weeks in these comfortable quarters, I was summoned away from my companions into the presence of the king.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading When I came before him a small manacle was fixed round my left ankle, and another round my left wrist, with a light chain connecting the two.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading When I came before him a small manacle was fixed round my left ankle, and another round my left wrist, with a light chain connecting the two.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading I was then led forward to him with my arms crossed over my breast, and my head bowed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
AssistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
being joined in close association
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One morning, after we had been about three weeks in these comfortable quarters, I was summoned away from my companions into the presence of the king.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One morning, after we had been about three weeks in these comfortable quarters, I was summoned away from my companions into the presence of the king.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When I came before him a small manacle was fixed round my left ankle, and another round my left wrist, with a light chain connecting the two.
Bird-arrows
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading I was then led forward to him with my arms crossed over my breast, and my head bowed.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading I was then led forward to him with my arms crossed over my breast, and my head bowed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When I came before him a small manacle was fixed round my left ankle, and another round my left wrist, with a light chain connecting the two.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading When I came before him a small manacle was fixed round my left ankle, and another round my left wrist, with a light chain connecting the two.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading A circle of feathers was put round my head, and a loose cloth wrapped round my loins.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading A circle of feathers was put round my head, and a loose cloth wrapped round my loins.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading One morning, after we had been about three weeks in these comfortable quarters, I was summoned away from my companions into the presence of the king.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading One morning, after we had been about three weeks in these comfortable quarters, I was summoned away from my companions into the presence of the king.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading When I came before him a small manacle was fixed round my left ankle, and another round my left wrist, with a light chain connecting the two.
ConversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
placed crosswise
From this reading I was then led forward to him with my arms crossed over my breast, and my head bowed.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading A circle of feathers was put round my head, and a loose cloth wrapped round my loins.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading When I came before him a small manacle was fixed round my left ankle, and another round my left wrist, with a light chain connecting the two.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading I was then led forward to him with my arms crossed over my breast, and my head bowed.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One morning, after we had been about three weeks in these comfortable quarters, I was summoned away from my companions into the presence of the king.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One morning, after we had been about three weeks in these comfortable quarters, I was summoned away from my companions into the presence of the king.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A circle of feathers was put round my head, and a loose cloth wrapped round my loins.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I came before him a small manacle was fixed round my left ankle, and another round my left wrist, with a light chain connecting the two.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning, after we had been about three weeks in these comfortable quarters, I was summoned away from my companions into the presence of the king.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One morning, after we had been about three weeks in these comfortable quarters, I was summoned away from my companions into the presence of the king.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading I was then led forward to him with my arms crossed over my breast, and my head bowed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When I came before him a small manacle was fixed round my left ankle, and another round my left wrist, with a light chain connecting the two.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When I came before him a small manacle was fixed round my left ankle, and another round my left wrist, with a light chain connecting the two.
loinsnoun
the lower part of the abdomen just above the external genital organs
From this reading A circle of feathers was put round my head, and a loose cloth wrapped round my loins.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading A circle of feathers was put round my head, and a loose cloth wrapped round my loins.
engage in
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
manaclenoun
shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
From this reading When I came before him a small manacle was fixed round my left ankle, and another round my left wrist, with a light chain connecting the two.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, after we had been about three weeks in these comfortable quarters, I was summoned away from my companions into the presence of the king.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, after we had been about three weeks in these comfortable quarters, I was summoned away from my companions into the presence of the king.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I was then led forward to him with my arms crossed over my breast, and my head bowed.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading One morning, after we had been about three weeks in these comfortable quarters, I was summoned away from my companions into the presence of the king.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A circle of feathers was put round my head, and a loose cloth wrapped round my loins.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading One morning, after we had been about three weeks in these comfortable quarters, I was summoned away from my companions into the presence of the king.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When I came before him a small manacle was fixed round my left ankle, and another round my left wrist, with a light chain connecting the two.
shootsnounUS /ʃuːts/
plural of “shoot” — a new branch
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When I came before him a small manacle was fixed round my left ankle, and another round my left wrist, with a light chain connecting the two.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading One morning, after we had been about three weeks in these comfortable quarters, I was summoned away from my companions into the presence of the king.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I was then led forward to him with my arms crossed over my breast, and my head bowed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One morning, after we had been about three weeks in these comfortable quarters, I was summoned away from my companions into the presence of the king.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading One morning, after we had been about three weeks in these comfortable quarters, I was summoned away from my companions into the presence of the king.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
ToiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When I came before him a small manacle was fixed round my left ankle, and another round my left wrist, with a light chain connecting the two.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One morning, after we had been about three weeks in these comfortable quarters, I was summoned away from my companions into the presence of the king.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading One morning, after we had been about three weeks in these comfortable quarters, I was summoned away from my companions into the presence of the king.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading One morning, after we had been about three weeks in these comfortable quarters, I was summoned away from my companions into the presence of the king.
at the time that
From this reading When I came before him a small manacle was fixed round my left ankle, and another round my left wrist, with a light chain connecting the two.
Whyna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading A circle of feathers was put round my head, and a loose cloth wrapped round my loins.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading When I came before him a small manacle was fixed round my left ankle, and another round my left wrist, with a light chain connecting the two.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I am given as a Slave to the old King's Favourite, Whyna--Assist my young Mistress to make her Toilet--Hold frequent Conversations with her, and become strongly attached to her--My Hatred and Dread of the old King increase--He shoots a Man with Bird-arrows.
