used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TALK WITH ELODIA.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
in addition
From this reading "It behoveth us also to consider the nature of him that offendeth."--SENECA.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
being joined in close association
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The longer I delayed my visit to Caskia, the more difficult it became for me to tear myself away from Thursia.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading You may guess the lodestar that held me back.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The longer I delayed my visit to Caskia, the more difficult it became for me to tear myself away from Thursia.
for the reason that
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
behoveth
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From this reading "It behoveth us also to consider the nature of him that offendeth."--SENECA.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
Caskia
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From this reading The longer I delayed my visit to Caskia, the more difficult it became for me to tear myself away from Thursia.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
deem to be
From this reading "It behoveth us also to consider the nature of him that offendeth."--SENECA.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading The longer I delayed my visit to Caskia, the more difficult it became for me to tear myself away from Thursia.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The longer I delayed my visit to Caskia, the more difficult it became for me to tear myself away from Thursia.
ELODIA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A TALK WITH ELODIA.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The longer I delayed my visit to Caskia, the more difficult it became for me to tear myself away from Thursia.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The longer I delayed my visit to Caskia, the more difficult it became for me to tear myself away from Thursia.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading You may guess the lodestar that held me back.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading You may guess the lodestar that held me back.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It behoveth us also to consider the nature of him that offendeth."--SENECA.
hinderedverbUS /ˈhɪndərd/
past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The longer I delayed my visit to Caskia, the more difficult it became for me to tear myself away from Thursia.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It behoveth us also to consider the nature of him that offendeth."--SENECA.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
lodestarnounUS /ˈloʊdstɑːr/
guiding star; a star that is used as a reference point in navigation or astronomy
From this reading You may guess the lodestar that held me back.
for more time
From this reading The longer I delayed my visit to Caskia, the more difficult it became for me to tear myself away from Thursia.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may guess the lodestar that held me back.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The longer I delayed my visit to Caskia, the more difficult it became for me to tear myself away from Thursia.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The longer I delayed my visit to Caskia, the more difficult it became for me to tear myself away from Thursia.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The longer I delayed my visit to Caskia, the more difficult it became for me to tear myself away from Thursia.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The longer I delayed my visit to Caskia, the more difficult it became for me to tear myself away from Thursia.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "It behoveth us also to consider the nature of him that offendeth."--SENECA.
not any; not one
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It behoveth us also to consider the nature of him that offendeth."--SENECA.
offendeth
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From this reading "It behoveth us also to consider the nature of him that offendeth."--SENECA.
SENECAnounUS /ˈsenəkə/
Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)
From this reading "It behoveth us also to consider the nature of him that offendeth."--SENECA.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A TALK WITH ELODIA.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading The longer I delayed my visit to Caskia, the more difficult it became for me to tear myself away from Thursia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It behoveth us also to consider the nature of him that offendeth."--SENECA.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It behoveth us also to consider the nature of him that offendeth."--SENECA.
Thursia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The longer I delayed my visit to Caskia, the more difficult it became for me to tear myself away from Thursia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It behoveth us also to consider the nature of him that offendeth."--SENECA.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It behoveth us also to consider the nature of him that offendeth."--SENECA.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The longer I delayed my visit to Caskia, the more difficult it became for me to tear myself away from Thursia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was as if I were attached to Elodia by an invisible chain which, alas! in no way hindered her free movements, because she was unconscious of its existence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A TALK WITH ELODIA.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may guess the lodestar that held me back.
