Chapter XV · Chapter 15

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The fair Iduna, after all her perils and sufferings, was at length sheltered in safety under a kind and domestic roof.

later than; following

From this reading The fair Iduna, after all her perils and sufferings, was at length sheltered in safety under a kind and domestic roof.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading All that Iduna had to do was to smile and be silent, and it was universally agreed that Iskander was singularly shy as well as excessively handsome.

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From this reading Alexina, and Helena, and Lais, and all the other sisters emulated each other in the attentions which they lavished upon the two brothers, but especially the youngest.

(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 The fair Iduna, after all her perils and sufferings, was at length sheltered in safety under a kind and domestic roof.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The fair Iduna, after all her perils and sufferings, was at length sheltered in safety under a kind and domestic roof.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Helena answered the questions of Alexina; Lais anticipated even Helena.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

expected hopefully

From this reading Helena answered the questions of Alexina; Lais anticipated even Helena.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading All that Iduna had to do was to smile and be silent, and it was universally agreed that Iskander was singularly shy as well as excessively handsome.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The fair Iduna, after all her perils and sufferings, was at length sheltered in safety under a kind and domestic roof.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Alexina, and Helena, and Lais, and all the other sisters emulated each other in the attentions which they lavished upon the two brothers, but especially the youngest.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading All that Iduna had to do was to smile and be silent, and it was universally agreed that Iskander was singularly shy as well as excessively handsome.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Alexina, and Helena, and Lais, and all the other sisters emulated each other in the attentions which they lavished upon the two brothers, but especially the youngest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Alexina, and Helena, and Lais, and all the other sisters emulated each other in the attentions which they lavished upon the two brothers, but especially the youngest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

a female human offspring

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading All that Iduna had to do was to smile and be silent, and it was universally agreed that Iskander was singularly shy as well as excessively handsome.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading The fair Iduna, after all her perils and sufferings, was at length sheltered in safety under a kind and domestic roof.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Alexina, and Helena, and Lais, and all the other sisters emulated each other in the attentions which they lavished upon the two brothers, but especially the youngest.

past form of “emulate” — strive to equal or match, especially by imitating

From this reading Alexina, and Helena, and Lais, and all the other sisters emulated each other in the attentions which they lavished upon the two brothers, but especially the youngest.

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From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Alexina, and Helena, and Lais, and all the other sisters emulated each other in the attentions which they lavished upon the two brothers, but especially the youngest.

divisible by two

From this reading Helena answered the questions of Alexina; Lais anticipated even Helena.

at any time

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading All that Iduna had to do was to smile and be silent, and it was universally agreed that Iskander was singularly shy as well as excessively handsome.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The fair Iduna, after all her perils and sufferings, was at length sheltered in safety under a kind and domestic roof.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading All that Iduna had to do was to smile and be silent, and it was universally agreed that Iskander was singularly shy as well as excessively handsome.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading Alexina, and Helena, and Lais, and all the other sisters emulated each other in the attentions which they lavished upon the two brothers, but especially the youngest.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The fair Iduna, after all her perils and sufferings, was at length sheltered in safety under a kind and domestic roof.

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From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The fair Iduna, after all her perils and sufferings, was at length sheltered in safety under a kind and domestic roof.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The fair Iduna, after all her perils and sufferings, was at length sheltered in safety under a kind and domestic roof.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All that Iduna had to do was to smile and be silent, and it was universally agreed that Iskander was singularly shy as well as excessively handsome.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All that Iduna had to do was to smile and be silent, and it was universally agreed that Iskander was singularly shy as well as excessively handsome.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The fair Iduna, after all her perils and sufferings, was at length sheltered in safety under a kind and domestic roof.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

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From this reading Alexina, and Helena, and Lais, and all the other sisters emulated each other in the attentions which they lavished upon the two brothers, but especially the youngest.

past form of “lavish” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns

From this reading Alexina, and Helena, and Lais, and all the other sisters emulated each other in the attentions which they lavished upon the two brothers, but especially the youngest.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The fair Iduna, after all her perils and sufferings, was at length sheltered in safety under a kind and domestic roof.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

and nothing more

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Alexina, and Helena, and Lais, and all the other sisters emulated each other in the attentions which they lavished upon the two brothers, but especially the youngest.

by chance

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading The fair Iduna, after all her perils and sufferings, was at length sheltered in safety under a kind and domestic roof.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

make (one thing) compatible with

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

plural of “response” — a result

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The fair Iduna, after all her perils and sufferings, was at length sheltered in safety under a kind and domestic roof.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading The fair Iduna, after all her perils and sufferings, was at length sheltered in safety under a kind and domestic roof.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading The fair Iduna, after all her perils and sufferings, was at length sheltered in safety under a kind and domestic roof.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading All that Iduna had to do was to smile and be silent, and it was universally agreed that Iskander was singularly shy as well as excessively handsome.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading All that Iduna had to do was to smile and be silent, and it was universally agreed that Iskander was singularly shy as well as excessively handsome.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading All that Iduna had to do was to smile and be silent, and it was universally agreed that Iskander was singularly shy as well as excessively handsome.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Alexina, and Helena, and Lais, and all the other sisters emulated each other in the attentions which they lavished upon the two brothers, but especially the youngest.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading All that Iduna had to do was to smile and be silent, and it was universally agreed that Iskander was singularly shy as well as excessively handsome.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading The fair Iduna, after all her perils and sufferings, was at length sheltered in safety under a kind and domestic roof.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All that Iduna had to do was to smile and be silent, and it was universally agreed that Iskander was singularly shy as well as excessively handsome.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The fair Iduna, after all her perils and sufferings, was at length sheltered in safety under a kind and domestic roof.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Alexina, and Helena, and Lais, and all the other sisters emulated each other in the attentions which they lavished upon the two brothers, but especially the youngest.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Alexina, and Helena, and Lais, and all the other sisters emulated each other in the attentions which they lavished upon the two brothers, but especially the youngest.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The fair Iduna, after all her perils and sufferings, was at length sheltered in safety under a kind and domestic roof.

everywhere

From this reading All that Iduna had to do was to smile and be silent, and it was universally agreed that Iskander was singularly shy as well as excessively handsome.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Alexina, and Helena, and Lais, and all the other sisters emulated each other in the attentions which they lavished upon the two brothers, but especially the youngest.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The fair Iduna, after all her perils and sufferings, was at length sheltered in safety under a kind and domestic roof.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading All that Iduna had to do was to smile and be silent, and it was universally agreed that Iskander was singularly shy as well as excessively handsome.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Alexina, and Helena, and Lais, and all the other sisters emulated each other in the attentions which they lavished upon the two brothers, but especially the youngest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Their kindness, indeed, was only equalled by their ceaseless curiosity, and had they ever waited for the answers of Iduna to their questions, the daughter of Hunniades might, perhaps, have been somewhat puzzled to reconcile her responses with probability.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Alexina, and Helena, and Lais, and all the other sisters emulated each other in the attentions which they lavished upon the two brothers, but especially the youngest.