aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When these things happened Saphir was about eighteen years old, and fifteen years had passed away since the death of his mother.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading This was the doing of the fairies, and we must suppose that they had their reasons for acting as they did.
anew
From this reading During his whole illness the King never spoke of anything but the Queen, his sorrow at having grieved her, and his hope of one day seeing her again.
(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 He was so much beloved by his subjects that this sad news was heard with despair by the nation, and more than all by the Prince.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was the doing of the fairies, and we must suppose that they had their reasons for acting as they did.
any thing at all
From this reading During his whole illness the King never spoke of anything but the Queen, his sorrow at having grieved her, and his hope of one day seeing her again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was the doing of the fairies, and we must suppose that they had their reasons for acting as they did.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading King Peridor had grown more and more unhappy as time went on, and at last he fell so ill that it seemed as if his days were numbered.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When these things happened Saphir was about eighteen years old, and fifteen years had passed away since the death of his mother.
dearly loved
From this reading He was so much beloved by his subjects that this sad news was heard with despair by the nation, and more than all by the Prince.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During his whole illness the King never spoke of anything but the Queen, his sorrow at having grieved her, and his hope of one day seeing her again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was so much beloved by his subjects that this sad news was heard with despair by the nation, and more than all by the Prince.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During his whole illness the King never spoke of anything but the Queen, his sorrow at having grieved her, and his hope of one day seeing her again.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading King Peridor had grown more and more unhappy as time went on, and at last he fell so ill that it seemed as if his days were numbered.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading When these things happened Saphir was about eighteen years old, and fifteen years had passed away since the death of his mother.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading He was so much beloved by his subjects that this sad news was heard with despair by the nation, and more than all by the Prince.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This was the doing of the fairies, and we must suppose that they had their reasons for acting as they did.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading This was the doing of the fairies, and we must suppose that they had their reasons for acting as they did.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During his whole illness the King never spoke of anything but the Queen, his sorrow at having grieved her, and his hope of one day seeing her again.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading When these things happened Saphir was about eighteen years old, and fifteen years had passed away since the death of his mother.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading This was the doing of the fairies, and we must suppose that they had their reasons for acting as they did.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading King Peridor had grown more and more unhappy as time went on, and at last he fell so ill that it seemed as if his days were numbered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading When these things happened Saphir was about eighteen years old, and fifteen years had passed away since the death of his mother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was the doing of the fairies, and we must suppose that they had their reasons for acting as they did.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading During his whole illness the King never spoke of anything but the Queen, his sorrow at having grieved her, and his hope of one day seeing her again.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading King Peridor had grown more and more unhappy as time went on, and at last he fell so ill that it seemed as if his days were numbered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was the doing of the fairies, and we must suppose that they had their reasons for acting as they did.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading When these things happened Saphir was about eighteen years old, and fifteen years had passed away since the death of his mother.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading During his whole illness the King never spoke of anything but the Queen, his sorrow at having grieved her, and his hope of one day seeing her again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading King Peridor had grown more and more unhappy as time went on, and at last he fell so ill that it seemed as if his days were numbered.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He was so much beloved by his subjects that this sad news was heard with despair by the nation, and more than all by the Prince.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During his whole illness the King never spoke of anything but the Queen, his sorrow at having grieved her, and his hope of one day seeing her again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When these things happened Saphir was about eighteen years old, and fifteen years had passed away since the death of his mother.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading During his whole illness the King never spoke of anything but the Queen, his sorrow at having grieved her, and his hope of one day seeing her again.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading King Peridor had grown more and more unhappy as time went on, and at last he fell so ill that it seemed as if his days were numbered.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading King Peridor had grown more and more unhappy as time went on, and at last he fell so ill that it seemed as if his days were numbered.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading During his whole illness the King never spoke of anything but the Queen, his sorrow at having grieved her, and his hope of one day seeing her again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading King Peridor had grown more and more unhappy as time went on, and at last he fell so ill that it seemed as if his days were numbered.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading King Peridor had grown more and more unhappy as time went on, and at last he fell so ill that it seemed as if his days were numbered.
immediately past
From this reading King Peridor had grown more and more unhappy as time went on, and at last he fell so ill that it seemed as if his days were numbered.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading King Peridor had grown more and more unhappy as time went on, and at last he fell so ill that it seemed as if his days were numbered.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When these things happened Saphir was about eighteen years old, and fifteen years had passed away since the death of his mother.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was so much beloved by his subjects that this sad news was heard with despair by the nation, and more than all by the Prince.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading This was the doing of the fairies, and we must suppose that they had their reasons for acting as they did.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He was so much beloved by his subjects that this sad news was heard with despair by the nation, and more than all by the Prince.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading During his whole illness the King never spoke of anything but the Queen, his sorrow at having grieved her, and his hope of one day seeing her again.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He was so much beloved by his subjects that this sad news was heard with despair by the nation, and more than all by the Prince.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading King Peridor had grown more and more unhappy as time went on, and at last he fell so ill that it seemed as if his days were numbered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was the doing of the fairies, and we must suppose that they had their reasons for acting as they did.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When these things happened Saphir was about eighteen years old, and fifteen years had passed away since the death of his mother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading King Peridor had grown more and more unhappy as time went on, and at last he fell so ill that it seemed as if his days were numbered.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During his whole illness the King never spoke of anything but the Queen, his sorrow at having grieved her, and his hope of one day seeing her again.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When these things happened Saphir was about eighteen years old, and fifteen years had passed away since the death of his mother.
Peridor
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From this reading King Peridor had grown more and more unhappy as time went on, and at last he fell so ill that it seemed as if his days were numbered.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading He was so much beloved by his subjects that this sad news was heard with despair by the nation, and more than all by the Prince.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading During his whole illness the King never spoke of anything but the Queen, his sorrow at having grieved her, and his hope of one day seeing her again.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading This was the doing of the fairies, and we must suppose that they had their reasons for acting as they did.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading He was so much beloved by his subjects that this sad news was heard with despair by the nation, and more than all by the Prince.
Saphir
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From this reading When these things happened Saphir was about eighteen years old, and fifteen years had passed away since the death of his mother.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading During his whole illness the King never spoke of anything but the Queen, his sorrow at having grieved her, and his hope of one day seeing her again.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading King Peridor had grown more and more unhappy as time went on, and at last he fell so ill that it seemed as if his days were numbered.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading When these things happened Saphir was about eighteen years old, and fifteen years had passed away since the death of his mother.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading King Peridor had grown more and more unhappy as time went on, and at last he fell so ill that it seemed as if his days were numbered.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading During his whole illness the King never spoke of anything but the Queen, his sorrow at having grieved her, and his hope of one day seeing her again.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading During his whole illness the King never spoke of anything but the Queen, his sorrow at having grieved her, and his hope of one day seeing her again.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He was so much beloved by his subjects that this sad news was heard with despair by the nation, and more than all by the Prince.
express a supposition
From this reading This was the doing of the fairies, and we must suppose that they had their reasons for acting as they did.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was so much beloved by his subjects that this sad news was heard with despair by the nation, and more than all by the Prince.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was the doing of the fairies, and we must suppose that they had their reasons for acting as they did.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was the doing of the fairies, and we must suppose that they had their reasons for acting as they did.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This was the doing of the fairies, and we must suppose that they had their reasons for acting as they did.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When these things happened Saphir was about eighteen years old, and fifteen years had passed away since the death of his mother.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was the doing of the fairies, and we must suppose that they had their reasons for acting as they did.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When these things happened Saphir was about eighteen years old, and fifteen years had passed away since the death of his mother.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the doing of the fairies, and we must suppose that they had their reasons for acting as they did.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading King Peridor had grown more and more unhappy as time went on, and at last he fell so ill that it seemed as if his days were numbered.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading King Peridor had grown more and more unhappy as time went on, and at last he fell so ill that it seemed as if his days were numbered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the doing of the fairies, and we must suppose that they had their reasons for acting as they did.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This was the doing of the fairies, and we must suppose that they had their reasons for acting as they did.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading King Peridor had grown more and more unhappy as time went on, and at last he fell so ill that it seemed as if his days were numbered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading King Peridor had grown more and more unhappy as time went on, and at last he fell so ill that it seemed as if his days were numbered.
at the time that
From this reading When these things happened Saphir was about eighteen years old, and fifteen years had passed away since the death of his mother.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading During his whole illness the King never spoke of anything but the Queen, his sorrow at having grieved her, and his hope of one day seeing her again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was so much beloved by his subjects that this sad news was heard with despair by the nation, and more than all by the Prince.
a late time of life
From this reading When these things happened Saphir was about eighteen years old, and fifteen years had passed away since the death of his mother.
