used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He perceived in one corner a door leading into the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a high rock on which was fixed an iron ring with a cord attached.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading In a moment he felt the Princess’s hand in his, for she had always kept her magic pebble in her mouth, in spite of the prayers and entreaties of the Prince of the Air to make herself visible.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In a moment he felt the Princess’s hand in his, for she had always kept her magic pebble in her mouth, in spite of the prayers and entreaties of the Prince of the Air to make herself visible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He perceived in one corner a door leading into the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a high rock on which was fixed an iron ring with a cord attached.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He perceived in one corner a door leading into the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a high rock on which was fixed an iron ring with a cord attached.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
being joined in close association
From this reading He perceived in one corner a door leading into the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a high rock on which was fixed an iron ring with a cord attached.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So hand in hand the invisible Prince and Rosalie crossed the mountain; but as the Princess had no power of living under water, she could not pass the Golden Fountain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading The Prince promptly guessed that the cord was used to chain the Princess, and drew his sword and cut it.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading He perceived in one corner a door leading into the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a high rock on which was fixed an iron ring with a cord attached.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He perceived in one corner a door leading into the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a high rock on which was fixed an iron ring with a cord attached.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So hand in hand the invisible Prince and Rosalie crossed the mountain; but as the Princess had no power of living under water, she could not pass the Golden Fountain.
placed crosswise
From this reading So hand in hand the invisible Prince and Rosalie crossed the mountain; but as the Princess had no power of living under water, she could not pass the Golden Fountain.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The Prince promptly guessed that the cord was used to chain the Princess, and drew his sword and cut it.
divedverbUS /daɪvd/
past form of “dive” — drop steeply
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He perceived in one corner a door leading into the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a high rock on which was fixed an iron ring with a cord attached.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The Prince promptly guessed that the cord was used to chain the Princess, and drew his sword and cut it.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading In a moment he felt the Princess’s hand in his, for she had always kept her magic pebble in her mouth, in spite of the prayers and entreaties of the Prince of the Air to make herself visible.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In a moment he felt the Princess’s hand in his, for she had always kept her magic pebble in her mouth, in spite of the prayers and entreaties of the Prince of the Air to make herself visible.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading He perceived in one corner a door leading into the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a high rock on which was fixed an iron ring with a cord attached.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He perceived in one corner a door leading into the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a high rock on which was fixed an iron ring with a cord attached.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a moment he felt the Princess’s hand in his, for she had always kept her magic pebble in her mouth, in spite of the prayers and entreaties of the Prince of the Air to make herself visible.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
Giant'snounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
possessive form of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading So hand in hand the invisible Prince and Rosalie crossed the mountain; but as the Princess had no power of living under water, she could not pass the Golden Fountain.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading The Prince promptly guessed that the cord was used to chain the Princess, and drew his sword and cut it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In a moment he felt the Princess’s hand in his, for she had always kept her magic pebble in her mouth, in spite of the prayers and entreaties of the Prince of the Air to make herself visible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In a moment he felt the Princess’s hand in his, for she had always kept her magic pebble in her mouth, in spite of the prayers and entreaties of the Prince of the Air to make herself visible.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In a moment he felt the Princess’s hand in his, for she had always kept her magic pebble in her mouth, in spite of the prayers and entreaties of the Prince of the Air to make herself visible.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He perceived in one corner a door leading into the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a high rock on which was fixed an iron ring with a cord attached.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Prince promptly guessed that the cord was used to chain the Princess, and drew his sword and cut it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading So hand in hand the invisible Prince and Rosalie crossed the mountain; but as the Princess had no power of living under water, she could not pass the Golden Fountain.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading He perceived in one corner a door leading into the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a high rock on which was fixed an iron ring with a cord attached.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Prince promptly guessed that the cord was used to chain the Princess, and drew his sword and cut it.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In a moment he felt the Princess’s hand in his, for she had always kept her magic pebble in her mouth, in spite of the prayers and entreaties of the Prince of the Air to make herself visible.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He perceived in one corner a door leading into the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a high rock on which was fixed an iron ring with a cord attached.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading So hand in hand the invisible Prince and Rosalie crossed the mountain; but as the Princess had no power of living under water, she could not pass the Golden Fountain.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading In a moment he felt the Princess’s hand in his, for she had always kept her magic pebble in her mouth, in spite of the prayers and entreaties of the Prince of the Air to make herself visible.
engage in
From this reading In a moment he felt the Princess’s hand in his, for she had always kept her magic pebble in her mouth, in spite of the prayers and entreaties of the Prince of the Air to make herself visible.
a particular point in time
From this reading In a moment he felt the Princess’s hand in his, for she had always kept her magic pebble in her mouth, in spite of the prayers and entreaties of the Prince of the Air to make herself visible.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He perceived in one corner a door leading into the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a high rock on which was fixed an iron ring with a cord attached.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading In a moment he felt the Princess’s hand in his, for she had always kept her magic pebble in her mouth, in spite of the prayers and entreaties of the Prince of the Air to make herself visible.
not any; not one
From this reading So hand in hand the invisible Prince and Rosalie crossed the mountain; but as the Princess had no power of living under water, she could not pass the Golden Fountain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So hand in hand the invisible Prince and Rosalie crossed the mountain; but as the Princess had no power of living under water, she could not pass the Golden Fountain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He perceived in one corner a door leading into the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a high rock on which was fixed an iron ring with a cord attached.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
on one occasion
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He perceived in one corner a door leading into the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a high rock on which was fixed an iron ring with a cord attached.
go across or through
From this reading So hand in hand the invisible Prince and Rosalie crossed the mountain; but as the Princess had no power of living under water, she could not pass the Golden Fountain.
pebblenounUS /ˈpebəl/
a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading In a moment he felt the Princess’s hand in his, for she had always kept her magic pebble in her mouth, in spite of the prayers and entreaties of the Prince of the Air to make herself visible.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading He perceived in one corner a door leading into the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a high rock on which was fixed an iron ring with a cord attached.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading In a moment he felt the Princess’s hand in his, for she had always kept her magic pebble in her mouth, in spite of the prayers and entreaties of the Prince of the Air to make herself visible.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The Prince promptly guessed that the cord was used to chain the Princess, and drew his sword and cut it.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The Prince promptly guessed that the cord was used to chain the Princess, and drew his sword and cut it.
Princess'snounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
possessive form of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading In a moment he felt the Princess’s hand in his, for she had always kept her magic pebble in her mouth, in spite of the prayers and entreaties of the Prince of the Air to make herself visible.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading The Prince promptly guessed that the cord was used to chain the Princess, and drew his sword and cut it.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He perceived in one corner a door leading into the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a high rock on which was fixed an iron ring with a cord attached.
Rosalie
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From this reading So hand in hand the invisible Prince and Rosalie crossed the mountain; but as the Princess had no power of living under water, she could not pass the Golden Fountain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a moment he felt the Princess’s hand in his, for she had always kept her magic pebble in her mouth, in spite of the prayers and entreaties of the Prince of the Air to make herself visible.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So hand in hand the invisible Prince and Rosalie crossed the mountain; but as the Princess had no power of living under water, she could not pass the Golden Fountain.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In a moment he felt the Princess’s hand in his, for she had always kept her magic pebble in her mouth, in spite of the prayers and entreaties of the Prince of the Air to make herself visible.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The Prince promptly guessed that the cord was used to chain the Princess, and drew his sword and cut it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Prince promptly guessed that the cord was used to chain the Princess, and drew his sword and cut it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
having come into contact
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading So hand in hand the invisible Prince and Rosalie crossed the mountain; but as the Princess had no power of living under water, she could not pass the Golden Fountain.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The Prince promptly guessed that the cord was used to chain the Princess, and drew his sword and cut it.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading In a moment he felt the Princess’s hand in his, for she had always kept her magic pebble in her mouth, in spite of the prayers and entreaties of the Prince of the Air to make herself visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He perceived in one corner a door leading into the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a high rock on which was fixed an iron ring with a cord attached.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As, since he had been touched by the Giant’s ring, he had the power to live in the water as well as on land, he at once dived into the fountain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He perceived in one corner a door leading into the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a high rock on which was fixed an iron ring with a cord attached.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He perceived in one corner a door leading into the mountain, and at the foot of the mountain was a high rock on which was fixed an iron ring with a cord attached.
