used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By the time he was fifteen Saphir had learnt everything that a prince should know, and he was, besides, charming and agreeable.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about this time that the fairies suddenly took fright lest his love for his father should interfere with the plans they had made for the young prince.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading By the time he was fifteen Saphir had learnt everything that a prince should know, and he was, besides, charming and agreeable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
any thing at all
From this reading The Prince did not notice for some days that there was anything new in the room, but at last he perceived it, and went up to look at it more closely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So, to prevent this, they placed in a pretty little room of which Saphir was very fond a little mirror in a black frame, such as were often brought from Venice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading By the time he was fifteen Saphir had learnt everything that a prince should know, and he was, besides, charming and agreeable.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading So, to prevent this, they placed in a pretty little room of which Saphir was very fond a little mirror in a black frame, such as were often brought from Venice.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading So, to prevent this, they placed in a pretty little room of which Saphir was very fond a little mirror in a black frame, such as were often brought from Venice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Prince did not notice for some days that there was anything new in the room, but at last he perceived it, and went up to look at it more closely.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time he was fifteen Saphir had learnt everything that a prince should know, and he was, besides, charming and agreeable.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading By the time he was fifteen Saphir had learnt everything that a prince should know, and he was, besides, charming and agreeable.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The Prince did not notice for some days that there was anything new in the room, but at last he perceived it, and went up to look at it more closely.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Prince did not notice for some days that there was anything new in the room, but at last he perceived it, and went up to look at it more closely.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Prince did not notice for some days that there was anything new in the room, but at last he perceived it, and went up to look at it more closely.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading By the time he was fifteen Saphir had learnt everything that a prince should know, and he was, besides, charming and agreeable.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading It was about this time that the fairies suddenly took fright lest his love for his father should interfere with the plans they had made for the young prince.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was about this time that the fairies suddenly took fright lest his love for his father should interfere with the plans they had made for the young prince.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading By the time he was fifteen Saphir had learnt everything that a prince should know, and he was, besides, charming and agreeable.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading So, to prevent this, they placed in a pretty little room of which Saphir was very fond a little mirror in a black frame, such as were often brought from Venice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was about this time that the fairies suddenly took fright lest his love for his father should interfere with the plans they had made for the young prince.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading So, to prevent this, they placed in a pretty little room of which Saphir was very fond a little mirror in a black frame, such as were often brought from Venice.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading It was about this time that the fairies suddenly took fright lest his love for his father should interfere with the plans they had made for the young prince.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So, to prevent this, they placed in a pretty little room of which Saphir was very fond a little mirror in a black frame, such as were often brought from Venice.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the time he was fifteen Saphir had learnt everything that a prince should know, and he was, besides, charming and agreeable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So, to prevent this, they placed in a pretty little room of which Saphir was very fond a little mirror in a black frame, such as were often brought from Venice.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading It was about this time that the fairies suddenly took fright lest his love for his father should interfere with the plans they had made for the young prince.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about this time that the fairies suddenly took fright lest his love for his father should interfere with the plans they had made for the young prince.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading By the time he was fifteen Saphir had learnt everything that a prince should know, and he was, besides, charming and agreeable.
immediately past
From this reading The Prince did not notice for some days that there was anything new in the room, but at last he perceived it, and went up to look at it more closely.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading By the time he was fifteen Saphir had learnt everything that a prince should know, and he was, besides, charming and agreeable.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading It was about this time that the fairies suddenly took fright lest his love for his father should interfere with the plans they had made for the young prince.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So, to prevent this, they placed in a pretty little room of which Saphir was very fond a little mirror in a black frame, such as were often brought from Venice.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Prince did not notice for some days that there was anything new in the room, but at last he perceived it, and went up to look at it more closely.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was about this time that the fairies suddenly took fright lest his love for his father should interfere with the plans they had made for the young prince.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was about this time that the fairies suddenly took fright lest his love for his father should interfere with the plans they had made for the young prince.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading So, to prevent this, they placed in a pretty little room of which Saphir was very fond a little mirror in a black frame, such as were often brought from Venice.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Prince did not notice for some days that there was anything new in the room, but at last he perceived it, and went up to look at it more closely.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Prince did not notice for some days that there was anything new in the room, but at last he perceived it, and went up to look at it more closely.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Prince did not notice for some days that there was anything new in the room, but at last he perceived it, and went up to look at it more closely.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The Prince did not notice for some days that there was anything new in the room, but at last he perceived it, and went up to look at it more closely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
many times at short intervals
From this reading So, to prevent this, they placed in a pretty little room of which Saphir was very fond a little mirror in a black frame, such as were often brought from Venice.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
and nothing more
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading The Prince did not notice for some days that there was anything new in the room, but at last he perceived it, and went up to look at it more closely.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading So, to prevent this, they placed in a pretty little room of which Saphir was very fond a little mirror in a black frame, such as were often brought from Venice.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It was about this time that the fairies suddenly took fright lest his love for his father should interfere with the plans they had made for the young prince.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading So, to prevent this, they placed in a pretty little room of which Saphir was very fond a little mirror in a black frame, such as were often brought from Venice.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading So, to prevent this, they placed in a pretty little room of which Saphir was very fond a little mirror in a black frame, such as were often brought from Venice.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading So, to prevent this, they placed in a pretty little room of which Saphir was very fond a little mirror in a black frame, such as were often brought from Venice.
Saphir
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From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading By the time he was fifteen Saphir had learnt everything that a prince should know, and he was, besides, charming and agreeable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, to prevent this, they placed in a pretty little room of which Saphir was very fond a little mirror in a black frame, such as were often brought from Venice.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Prince did not notice for some days that there was anything new in the room, but at last he perceived it, and went up to look at it more closely.
a male human offspring
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading So, to prevent this, they placed in a pretty little room of which Saphir was very fond a little mirror in a black frame, such as were often brought from Venice.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It was about this time that the fairies suddenly took fright lest his love for his father should interfere with the plans they had made for the young prince.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By the time he was fifteen Saphir had learnt everything that a prince should know, and he was, besides, charming and agreeable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Prince did not notice for some days that there was anything new in the room, but at last he perceived it, and went up to look at it more closely.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was about this time that the fairies suddenly took fright lest his love for his father should interfere with the plans they had made for the young prince.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was about this time that the fairies suddenly took fright lest his love for his father should interfere with the plans they had made for the young prince.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was about this time that the fairies suddenly took fright lest his love for his father should interfere with the plans they had made for the young prince.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Prince did not notice for some days that there was anything new in the room, but at last he perceived it, and went up to look at it more closely.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading So, to prevent this, they placed in a pretty little room of which Saphir was very fond a little mirror in a black frame, such as were often brought from Venice.
precisely as stated
From this reading So, to prevent this, they placed in a pretty little room of which Saphir was very fond a little mirror in a black frame, such as were often brought from Venice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Prince did not notice for some days that there was anything new in the room, but at last he perceived it, and went up to look at it more closely.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So, to prevent this, they placed in a pretty little room of which Saphir was very fond a little mirror in a black frame, such as were often brought from Venice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So, to prevent this, they placed in a pretty little room of which Saphir was very fond a little mirror in a black frame, such as were often brought from Venice.
which person or people
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was about this time that the fairies suddenly took fright lest his love for his father should interfere with the plans they had made for the young prince.
a late time of life
From this reading The one comfort the poor King had was his son, Prince Saphir, who was only three years old at the time of his mother’s death, and great care was given to his education.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was about this time that the fairies suddenly took fright lest his love for his father should interfere with the plans they had made for the young prince.
