used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But fortunately, her bed was made of Phœnix-feathers, which are extremely rare, and have the property of always floating on water; so that she was carried along in her bed as in a boat.
(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 She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading But fortunately, her bed was made of Phœnix-feathers, which are extremely rare, and have the property of always floating on water; so that she was carried along in her bed as in a boat.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But fortunately, her bed was made of Phœnix-feathers, which are extremely rare, and have the property of always floating on water; so that she was carried along in her bed as in a boat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rosette slept soundly, but the wicked nurse kept awake, and went presently to fetch the boatman.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But fortunately, her bed was made of Phœnix-feathers, which are extremely rare, and have the property of always floating on water; so that she was carried along in her bed as in a boat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
in a state of sleep
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Rosette slept soundly, but the wicked nurse kept awake, and went presently to fetch the boatman.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The water, however, began gradually first to wet her feather bed, then her mattress, and Rosette began to feel uncomfortable, and turned from side to side, and then Fretillon woke up.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading But fortunately, her bed was made of Phœnix-feathers, which are extremely rare, and have the property of always floating on water; so that she was carried along in her bed as in a boat.
boatmannounUS /ˈboʊtmən/
someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading Rosette slept soundly, but the wicked nurse kept awake, and went presently to fetch the boatman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rosette slept soundly, but the wicked nurse kept awake, and went presently to fetch the boatman.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But fortunately, her bed was made of Phœnix-feathers, which are extremely rare, and have the property of always floating on water; so that she was carried along in her bed as in a boat.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
coverletnoun
a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
divisible by two
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading But fortunately, her bed was made of Phœnix-feathers, which are extremely rare, and have the property of always floating on water; so that she was carried along in her bed as in a boat.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The water, however, began gradually first to wet her feather bed, then her mattress, and Rosette began to feel uncomfortable, and turned from side to side, and then Fretillon woke up.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading Rosette slept soundly, but the wicked nurse kept awake, and went presently to fetch the boatman.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The water, however, began gradually first to wet her feather bed, then her mattress, and Rosette began to feel uncomfortable, and turned from side to side, and then Fretillon woke up.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading But fortunately, her bed was made of Phœnix-feathers, which are extremely rare, and have the property of always floating on water; so that she was carried along in her bed as in a boat.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading But fortunately, her bed was made of Phœnix-feathers, which are extremely rare, and have the property of always floating on water; so that she was carried along in her bed as in a boat.
Fretillon
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From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The water, however, began gradually first to wet her feather bed, then her mattress, and Rosette began to feel uncomfortable, and turned from side to side, and then Fretillon woke up.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The water, however, began gradually first to wet her feather bed, then her mattress, and Rosette began to feel uncomfortable, and turned from side to side, and then Fretillon woke up.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But fortunately, her bed was made of Phœnix-feathers, which are extremely rare, and have the property of always floating on water; so that she was carried along in her bed as in a boat.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The water, however, began gradually first to wet her feather bed, then her mattress, and Rosette began to feel uncomfortable, and turned from side to side, and then Fretillon woke up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But fortunately, her bed was made of Phœnix-feathers, which are extremely rare, and have the property of always floating on water; so that she was carried along in her bed as in a boat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Rosette slept soundly, but the wicked nurse kept awake, and went presently to fetch the boatman.
held up in the air
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But fortunately, her bed was made of Phœnix-feathers, which are extremely rare, and have the property of always floating on water; so that she was carried along in her bed as in a boat.
mattressnounUS /ˈmætrəs/
a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Rosette slept soundly, but the wicked nurse kept awake, and went presently to fetch the boatman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But fortunately, her bed was made of Phœnix-feathers, which are extremely rare, and have the property of always floating on water; so that she was carried along in her bed as in a boat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
pawsnounUS /pɔːz/
plural of “paw” — a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
Phœnix-feathers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But fortunately, her bed was made of Phœnix-feathers, which are extremely rare, and have the property of always floating on water; so that she was carried along in her bed as in a boat.
in the near future
From this reading Rosette slept soundly, but the wicked nurse kept awake, and went presently to fetch the boatman.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
Princess'snounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
possessive form of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading But fortunately, her bed was made of Phœnix-feathers, which are extremely rare, and have the property of always floating on water; so that she was carried along in her bed as in a boat.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading But fortunately, her bed was made of Phœnix-feathers, which are extremely rare, and have the property of always floating on water; so that she was carried along in her bed as in a boat.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
RosettenounUS /rəˈset/
an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor
From this reading Rosette slept soundly, but the wicked nurse kept awake, and went presently to fetch the boatman.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The water, however, began gradually first to wet her feather bed, then her mattress, and Rosette began to feel uncomfortable, and turned from side to side, and then Fretillon woke up.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Rosette slept soundly, but the wicked nurse kept awake, and went presently to fetch the boatman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading Rosette slept soundly, but the wicked nurse kept awake, and went presently to fetch the boatman.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The water, however, began gradually first to wet her feather bed, then her mattress, and Rosette began to feel uncomfortable, and turned from side to side, and then Fretillon woke up.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The water, however, began gradually first to wet her feather bed, then her mattress, and Rosette began to feel uncomfortable, and turned from side to side, and then Fretillon woke up.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading The water, however, began gradually first to wet her feather bed, then her mattress, and Rosette began to feel uncomfortable, and turned from side to side, and then Fretillon woke up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But fortunately, her bed was made of Phœnix-feathers, which are extremely rare, and have the property of always floating on water; so that she was carried along in her bed as in a boat.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading But fortunately, her bed was made of Phœnix-feathers, which are extremely rare, and have the property of always floating on water; so that she was carried along in her bed as in a boat.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Night having come, the Princess went to bed as usual, her little Fretillon lying at her feet, not even stirring one of his paws.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The water, however, began gradually first to wet her feather bed, then her mattress, and Rosette began to feel uncomfortable, and turned from side to side, and then Fretillon woke up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But fortunately, her bed was made of Phœnix-feathers, which are extremely rare, and have the property of always floating on water; so that she was carried along in her bed as in a boat.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading Rosette slept soundly, but the wicked nurse kept awake, and went presently to fetch the boatman.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading She took him into the Princess’s room, and together they lifted her up, feather bed, mattress, sheets, coverlet, and all, and threw them into the sea, the Princess all the while so fast asleep, that she never woke.
