used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had, she said, a severe headache, and wished to be left perfectly quiet and alone.
Alice
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From this reading When the Lyles returned from their drive, it was to find that Alice was too ill to come down to dinner.
(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 This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She had, she said, a severe headache, and wished to be left perfectly quiet and alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had, she said, a severe headache, and wished to be left perfectly quiet and alone.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The happiest days of our lives are the least real, just as the evils which never befall us are the greatest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The happiest days of our lives are the least real, just as the evils which never befall us are the greatest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had, she said, a severe headache, and wished to be left perfectly quiet and alone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
befallverbUS /bɪˈfɔːl/
become of; happen to
From this reading The happiest days of our lives are the least real, just as the evils which never befall us are the greatest.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading It was such she called him; and I beg my kind reader not to think the less of her that she so magnified her idol.
Bella
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From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
brimfuladjective
filled to capacity
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
the act of burning something
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was such she called him; and I beg my kind reader not to think the less of her that she so magnified her idol.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the Lyles returned from their drive, it was to find that Alice was too ill to come down to dinner.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The happiest days of our lives are the least real, just as the evils which never befall us are the greatest.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading When the Lyles returned from their drive, it was to find that Alice was too ill to come down to dinner.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When the Lyles returned from their drive, it was to find that Alice was too ill to come down to dinner.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading When the Lyles returned from their drive, it was to find that Alice was too ill to come down to dinner.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The happiest days of our lives are the least real, just as the evils which never befall us are the greatest.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When the Lyles returned from their drive, it was to find that Alice was too ill to come down to dinner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the Lyles returned from their drive, it was to find that Alice was too ill to come down to dinner.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
highest in quality
From this reading The happiest days of our lives are the least real, just as the evils which never befall us are the greatest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had, she said, a severe headache, and wished to be left perfectly quiet and alone.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The happiest days of our lives are the least real, just as the evils which never befall us are the greatest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading She had, she said, a severe headache, and wished to be left perfectly quiet and alone.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was such she called him; and I beg my kind reader not to think the less of her that she so magnified her idol.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was such she called him; and I beg my kind reader not to think the less of her that she so magnified her idol.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was such she called him; and I beg my kind reader not to think the less of her that she so magnified her idol.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading It was such she called him; and I beg my kind reader not to think the less of her that she so magnified her idol.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading When the Lyles returned from their drive, it was to find that Alice was too ill to come down to dinner.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the Lyles returned from their drive, it was to find that Alice was too ill to come down to dinner.
and nothing more
From this reading The happiest days of our lives are the least real, just as the evils which never befall us are the greatest.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was such she called him; and I beg my kind reader not to think the less of her that she so magnified her idol.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The happiest days of our lives are the least real, just as the evils which never befall us are the greatest.
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 She had, she said, a severe headache, and wished to be left perfectly quiet and alone.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was such she called him; and I beg my kind reader not to think the less of her that she so magnified her idol.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The happiest days of our lives are the least real, just as the evils which never befall us are the greatest.
Lyles
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From this reading When the Lyles returned from their drive, it was to find that Alice was too ill to come down to dinner.
magnifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪd/
enlarged to an abnormal degree
From this reading It was such she called him; and I beg my kind reader not to think the less of her that she so magnified her idol.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
a particular point in time
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was such she called him; and I beg my kind reader not to think the less of her that she so magnified her idol.
NeapolitannounUS /ˌniːəˈpɑːlətən/
a native or inhabitant of Naples
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The happiest days of our lives are the least real, just as the evils which never befall us are the greatest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was such she called him; and I beg my kind reader not to think the less of her that she so magnified her idol.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The happiest days of our lives are the least real, just as the evils which never befall us are the greatest.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She had, she said, a severe headache, and wished to be left perfectly quiet and alone.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She had, she said, a severe headache, and wished to be left perfectly quiet and alone.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It was such she called him; and I beg my kind reader not to think the less of her that she so magnified her idol.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The happiest days of our lives are the least real, just as the evils which never befall us are the greatest.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When the Lyles returned from their drive, it was to find that Alice was too ill to come down to dinner.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She had, she said, a severe headache, and wished to be left perfectly quiet and alone.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading She had, she said, a severe headache, and wished to be left perfectly quiet and alone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had, she said, a severe headache, and wished to be left perfectly quiet and alone.
Skeffy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was such she called him; and I beg my kind reader not to think the less of her that she so magnified her idol.
hurting
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was such she called him; and I beg my kind reader not to think the less of her that she so magnified her idol.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the Lyles returned from their drive, it was to find that Alice was too ill to come down to dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the Lyles returned from their drive, it was to find that Alice was too ill to come down to dinner.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the Lyles returned from their drive, it was to find that Alice was too ill to come down to dinner.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was such she called him; and I beg my kind reader not to think the less of her that she so magnified her idol.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the Lyles returned from their drive, it was to find that Alice was too ill to come down to dinner.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading When the Lyles returned from their drive, it was to find that Alice was too ill to come down to dinner.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The happiest days of our lives are the least real, just as the evils which never befall us are the greatest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the Lyles returned from their drive, it was to find that Alice was too ill to come down to dinner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
at the time that
From this reading When the Lyles returned from their drive, it was to find that Alice was too ill to come down to dinner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The happiest days of our lives are the least real, just as the evils which never befall us are the greatest.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She had, she said, a severe headache, and wished to be left perfectly quiet and alone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
the words that are spoken
From this reading This was a sore disappointment to Bella, brimful of all she had seen and heard, and burning with impatience to impart how Skeffy had been sent for by the King, and what he said to his Majesty, and how the royal plans had been modified by his sage words; and, in fact, that the fate of the Neapolitan kingdom was at that moment in the hands of that “gifted creature.”
