used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
anew
From this reading He turned once more to the two brothers and said, ‘His diabolical magic has helped him again, but now what third task shall we set him to do?
(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 The little mouse had summoned every other mouse in the land to its help, and together they had collected all the grain in the kingdom.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little mouse had summoned every other mouse in the land to its help, and together they had collected all the grain in the kingdom.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The more the cruel King gazed on the wonder before him, the more angry he became, for he could not, in the face of his promise, put the stranger to death.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Only the beautiful Princess rejoiced over Ferko’s success, and looked on him with friendly glances, which the youth returned.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The more the cruel King gazed on the wonder before him, the more angry he became, for he could not, in the face of his promise, put the stranger to death.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The more the cruel King gazed on the wonder before him, the more angry he became, for he could not, in the face of his promise, put the stranger to death.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The little mouse had summoned every other mouse in the land to its help, and together they had collected all the grain in the kingdom.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The more the cruel King gazed on the wonder before him, the more angry he became, for he could not, in the face of his promise, put the stranger to death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The more the cruel King gazed on the wonder before him, the more angry he became, for he could not, in the face of his promise, put the stranger to death.
diabolicaladjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈbɑːlɪkəl/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading He turned once more to the two brothers and said, ‘His diabolical magic has helped him again, but now what third task shall we set him to do?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He turned once more to the two brothers and said, ‘His diabolical magic has helped him again, but now what third task shall we set him to do?
at any time
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The little mouse had summoned every other mouse in the land to its help, and together they had collected all the grain in the kingdom.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The more the cruel King gazed on the wonder before him, the more angry he became, for he could not, in the face of his promise, put the stranger to death.
Ferko
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From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
Ferko's
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From this reading Only the beautiful Princess rejoiced over Ferko’s success, and looked on him with friendly glances, which the youth returned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The more the cruel King gazed on the wonder before him, the more angry he became, for he could not, in the face of his promise, put the stranger to death.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Only the beautiful Princess rejoiced over Ferko’s success, and looked on him with friendly glances, which the youth returned.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The more the cruel King gazed on the wonder before him, the more angry he became, for he could not, in the face of his promise, put the stranger to death.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Only the beautiful Princess rejoiced over Ferko’s success, and looked on him with friendly glances, which the youth returned.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading The little mouse had summoned every other mouse in the land to its help, and together they had collected all the grain in the kingdom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The little mouse had summoned every other mouse in the land to its help, and together they had collected all the grain in the kingdom.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He turned once more to the two brothers and said, ‘His diabolical magic has helped him again, but now what third task shall we set him to do?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The little mouse had summoned every other mouse in the land to its help, and together they had collected all the grain in the kingdom.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He turned once more to the two brothers and said, ‘His diabolical magic has helped him again, but now what third task shall we set him to do?
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Only the beautiful Princess rejoiced over Ferko’s success, and looked on him with friendly glances, which the youth returned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little mouse had summoned every other mouse in the land to its help, and together they had collected all the grain in the kingdom.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The little mouse had summoned every other mouse in the land to its help, and together they had collected all the grain in the kingdom.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The little mouse had summoned every other mouse in the land to its help, and together they had collected all the grain in the kingdom.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The little mouse had summoned every other mouse in the land to its help, and together they had collected all the grain in the kingdom.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little mouse had summoned every other mouse in the land to its help, and together they had collected all the grain in the kingdom.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Only the beautiful Princess rejoiced over Ferko’s success, and looked on him with friendly glances, which the youth returned.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading He turned once more to the two brothers and said, ‘His diabolical magic has helped him again, but now what third task shall we set him to do?
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
mousenounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading The little mouse had summoned every other mouse in the land to its help, and together they had collected all the grain in the kingdom.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He turned once more to the two brothers and said, ‘His diabolical magic has helped him again, but now what third task shall we set him to do?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The more the cruel King gazed on the wonder before him, the more angry he became, for he could not, in the face of his promise, put the stranger to death.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
on one occasion
From this reading He turned once more to the two brothers and said, ‘His diabolical magic has helped him again, but now what third task shall we set him to do?
and nothing more
From this reading Only the beautiful Princess rejoiced over Ferko’s success, and looked on him with friendly glances, which the youth returned.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The little mouse had summoned every other mouse in the land to its help, and together they had collected all the grain in the kingdom.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Only the beautiful Princess rejoiced over Ferko’s success, and looked on him with friendly glances, which the youth returned.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Only the beautiful Princess rejoiced over Ferko’s success, and looked on him with friendly glances, which the youth returned.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The more the cruel King gazed on the wonder before him, the more angry he became, for he could not, in the face of his promise, put the stranger to death.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The more the cruel King gazed on the wonder before him, the more angry he became, for he could not, in the face of his promise, put the stranger to death.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Only the beautiful Princess rejoiced over Ferko’s success, and looked on him with friendly glances, which the youth returned.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Only the beautiful Princess rejoiced over Ferko’s success, and looked on him with friendly glances, which the youth returned.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He turned once more to the two brothers and said, ‘His diabolical magic has helped him again, but now what third task shall we set him to do?
Identical; not different.
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He turned once more to the two brothers and said, ‘His diabolical magic has helped him again, but now what third task shall we set him to do?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading He turned once more to the two brothers and said, ‘His diabolical magic has helped him again, but now what third task shall we set him to do?
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The more the cruel King gazed on the wonder before him, the more angry he became, for he could not, in the face of his promise, put the stranger to death.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Only the beautiful Princess rejoiced over Ferko’s success, and looked on him with friendly glances, which the youth returned.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The little mouse had summoned every other mouse in the land to its help, and together they had collected all the grain in the kingdom.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He turned once more to the two brothers and said, ‘His diabolical magic has helped him again, but now what third task shall we set him to do?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little mouse had summoned every other mouse in the land to its help, and together they had collected all the grain in the kingdom.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little mouse had summoned every other mouse in the land to its help, and together they had collected all the grain in the kingdom.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading He turned once more to the two brothers and said, ‘His diabolical magic has helped him again, but now what third task shall we set him to do?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The little mouse had summoned every other mouse in the land to its help, and together they had collected all the grain in the kingdom.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The little mouse had summoned every other mouse in the land to its help, and together they had collected all the grain in the kingdom.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned once more to the two brothers and said, ‘His diabolical magic has helped him again, but now what third task shall we set him to do?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He turned once more to the two brothers and said, ‘His diabolical magic has helped him again, but now what third task shall we set him to do?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He turned once more to the two brothers and said, ‘His diabolical magic has helped him again, but now what third task shall we set him to do?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Only the beautiful Princess rejoiced over Ferko’s success, and looked on him with friendly glances, which the youth returned.
which person or people
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Only the beautiful Princess rejoiced over Ferko’s success, and looked on him with friendly glances, which the youth returned.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The more the cruel King gazed on the wonder before him, the more angry he became, for he could not, in the face of his promise, put the stranger to death.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading The King could not hide his amazement, but at the same time his wrath increased, and he was more ready than ever to believe the two brothers, who kept on repeating that Ferko was nothing more nor less than a wicked magician.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Only the beautiful Princess rejoiced over Ferko’s success, and looked on him with friendly glances, which the youth returned.
