used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the realms of faery was the court of the Emperor Eos, who was above all the kings of the Tylwydd Teg, as the Emperor of Rome is head over all the kings of the earth.
in the past
From this reading Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the realms of faery was the court of the Emperor Eos, who was above all the kings of the Tylwydd Teg, as the Emperor of Rome is head over all the kings of the earth.
(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 Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
in addition
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
Amherawdur
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From this reading He remembered an old tale which his father was fond of telling him--the story of Eos Amherawdur (the Emperor Nightingale).
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He remembered an old tale which his father was fond of telling him--the story of Eos Amherawdur (the Emperor Nightingale).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
Animanoun
(Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the realms of faery was the court of the Emperor Eos, who was above all the kings of the Tylwydd Teg, as the Emperor of Rome is head over all the kings of the earth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the realms of faery was the court of the Emperor Eos, who was above all the kings of the Tylwydd Teg, as the Emperor of Rome is head over all the kings of the earth.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
Breviarynoun
(Roman Catholic Church) a book of prayers to be recited daily certain priests and members of religious orders
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the realms of faery was the court of the Emperor Eos, who was above all the kings of the Tylwydd Teg, as the Emperor of Rome is head over all the kings of the earth.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the realms of faery was the court of the Emperor Eos, who was above all the kings of the Tylwydd Teg, as the Emperor of Rome is head over all the kings of the earth.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading He remembered an old tale which his father was fond of telling him--the story of Eos Amherawdur (the Emperor Nightingale).
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The exile would end at last.
EosnounUS /ˈiːɑːs/
(Greek mythology) the winged goddess of the dawn in ancient mythology; daughter of Hyperion; identified with Roman Aurora
From this reading He remembered an old tale which his father was fond of telling him--the story of Eos Amherawdur (the Emperor Nightingale).
erepta
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From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
estnounUS /est/
standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading The exile would end at last.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
faerynoun
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the realms of faery was the court of the Emperor Eos, who was above all the kings of the Tylwydd Teg, as the Emperor of Rome is head over all the kings of the earth.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He remembered an old tale which his father was fond of telling him--the story of Eos Amherawdur (the Emperor Nightingale).
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the realms of faery was the court of the Emperor Eos, who was above all the kings of the Tylwydd Teg, as the Emperor of Rome is head over all the kings of the earth.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He remembered an old tale which his father was fond of telling him--the story of Eos Amherawdur (the Emperor Nightingale).
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
highest in quality
From this reading Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the realms of faery was the court of the Emperor Eos, who was above all the kings of the Tylwydd Teg, as the Emperor of Rome is head over all the kings of the earth.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the realms of faery was the court of the Emperor Eos, who was above all the kings of the Tylwydd Teg, as the Emperor of Rome is head over all the kings of the earth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He remembered an old tale which his father was fond of telling him--the story of Eos Amherawdur (the Emperor Nightingale).
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the realms of faery was the court of the Emperor Eos, who was above all the kings of the Tylwydd Teg, as the Emperor of Rome is head over all the kings of the earth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the realms of faery was the court of the Emperor Eos, who was above all the kings of the Tylwydd Teg, as the Emperor of Rome is head over all the kings of the earth.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
laqueo
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From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
immediately past
From this reading The exile would end at last.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the realms of faery was the court of the Emperor Eos, who was above all the kings of the Tylwydd Teg, as the Emperor of Rome is head over all the kings of the earth.
for more time
From this reading Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
mea
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From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
NightingalenounUS /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/
European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song
From this reading He remembered an old tale which his father was fond of telling him--the story of Eos Amherawdur (the Emperor Nightingale).
not any; not one
From this reading Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the realms of faery was the court of the Emperor Eos, who was above all the kings of the Tylwydd Teg, as the Emperor of Rome is head over all the kings of the earth.
passernounUS /ˈpæsər/
a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
realmsnounUS /relmz/
plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the realms of faery was the court of the Emperor Eos, who was above all the kings of the Tylwydd Teg, as the Emperor of Rome is head over all the kings of the earth.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He remembered an old tale which his father was fond of telling him--the story of Eos Amherawdur (the Emperor Nightingale).
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the realms of faery was the court of the Emperor Eos, who was above all the kings of the Tylwydd Teg, as the Emperor of Rome is head over all the kings of the earth.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
sicut
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From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He remembered an old tale which his father was fond of telling him--the story of Eos Amherawdur (the Emperor Nightingale).
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He remembered an old tale which his father was fond of telling him--the story of Eos Amherawdur (the Emperor Nightingale).
Tegnoun
two-year-old sheep
From this reading Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the realms of faery was the court of the Emperor Eos, who was above all the kings of the Tylwydd Teg, as the Emperor of Rome is head over all the kings of the earth.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading He remembered an old tale which his father was fond of telling him--the story of Eos Amherawdur (the Emperor Nightingale).
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
Tylwydd
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From this reading Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the realms of faery was the court of the Emperor Eos, who was above all the kings of the Tylwydd Teg, as the Emperor of Rome is head over all the kings of the earth.
venantium
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From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the realms of faery was the court of the Emperor Eos, who was above all the kings of the Tylwydd Teg, as the Emperor of Rome is head over all the kings of the earth.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He remembered an old tale which his father was fond of telling him--the story of Eos Amherawdur (the Emperor Nightingale).
which person or people
From this reading Very long ago, the story began, the greatest and the finest court in all the realms of faery was the court of the Emperor Eos, who was above all the kings of the Tylwydd Teg, as the Emperor of Rome is head over all the kings of the earth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beyond all was the grey prison wall of the horizon; but Ambrose no longer gazed at it with the dim, hopeless eyes of old.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had a Breviary among his books, and he thought of the words: _Anima mea erepta est sicut passer de laqueo venantium_, and he knew that in a good season his body would escape also.
