adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
advisersnounUS /ædˈvaɪzərz/
plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Crouching on her bench near the door, Randalin watched him as a fly caught in a web watches the approaching spider.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Crouching on her bench near the door, Randalin watched him as a fly caught in a web watches the approaching spider.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
benchnounUS /bentʃ/
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Crouching on her bench near the door, Randalin watched him as a fly caught in a web watches the approaching spider.
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Crouching on her bench near the door, Randalin watched him as a fly caught in a web watches the approaching spider.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading She had forgotten her errand; she had forgotten her disguise; she had forgotten where she was; her one conscious emotion was fear.
craftilyadverb
in an artful manner
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
CrouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Crouching on her bench near the door, Randalin watched him as a fly caught in a web watches the approaching spider.
curtainnounUS /ˈkɜːrtən/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
deriveverbUS /dərˈaɪv/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading She had forgotten her errand; she had forgotten her disguise; she had forgotten where she was; her one conscious emotion was fear.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Crouching on her bench near the door, Randalin watched him as a fly caught in a web watches the approaching spider.
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading She had forgotten her errand; she had forgotten her disguise; she had forgotten where she was; her one conscious emotion was fear.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading She had forgotten her errand; she had forgotten her disguise; she had forgotten where she was; her one conscious emotion was fear.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She had forgotten her errand; she had forgotten her disguise; she had forgotten where she was; her one conscious emotion was fear.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Crouching on her bench near the door, Randalin watched him as a fly caught in a web watches the approaching spider.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading She had forgotten her errand; she had forgotten her disguise; she had forgotten where she was; her one conscious emotion was fear.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/
to a considerable degree
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Crouching on her bench near the door, Randalin watched him as a fly caught in a web watches the approaching spider.
high-seat
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From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
Hávamál
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hávamál.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Crouching on her bench near the door, Randalin watched him as a fly caught in a web watches the approaching spider.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
KnowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
leasingverbUS /ˈliːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “lease” — let for money
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
motionlessadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊʃənləs/
not in physical motion
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Crouching on her bench near the door, Randalin watched him as a fly caught in a web watches the approaching spider.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Crouching on her bench near the door, Randalin watched him as a fly caught in a web watches the approaching spider.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had forgotten her errand; she had forgotten her disguise; she had forgotten where she was; her one conscious emotion was fear.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
Randalin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Crouching on her bench near the door, Randalin watched him as a fly caught in a web watches the approaching spider.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had forgotten her errand; she had forgotten her disguise; she had forgotten where she was; her one conscious emotion was fear.
shouldstmodal verbUS /ʃʊdst/
an old form of “should”, used with “thou”
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
spidernounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
From this reading Crouching on her bench near the door, Randalin watched him as a fly caught in a web watches the approaching spider.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
trustest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had forgotten her errand; she had forgotten her disguise; she had forgotten where she was; her one conscious emotion was fear.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Crouching on her bench near the door, Randalin watched him as a fly caught in a web watches the approaching spider.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading Crouching on her bench near the door, Randalin watched him as a fly caught in a web watches the approaching spider.
webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading Crouching on her bench near the door, Randalin watched him as a fly caught in a web watches the approaching spider.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading She had forgotten her errand; she had forgotten her disguise; she had forgotten where she was; her one conscious emotion was fear.
WhompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
wouldstmodal verbUS /wʊdst/
an old form of “would”, used with “thou”
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Know if thou hast a friend Whom thou little trustest Yet wouldst good from him derive Thou shouldst speak him fair, But think craftily, And leasing pay with lying.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When the curtain had fallen behind his advisers, the young King threw himself back upon his rude high-seat and rested motionless among its cushions, his head hanging heavily upon his breast.
