used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
in the past
From this reading ALPHEGE, OR THE GREEN MONKEY Many years ago there lived a King, who was twice married.
(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 All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
ALPHEGE
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From this reading ALPHEGE, OR THE GREEN MONKEY Many years ago there lived a King, who was twice married.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading She named the baby Alphege, and from that moment took him to her heart.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When the time for the young Prince’s christening came the King chose as godmother a neighbouring Princess, so celebrated for her wisdom and goodness that she was commonly called ‘the Good Queen.’
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the time for the young Prince’s christening came the King chose as godmother a neighbouring Princess, so celebrated for her wisdom and goodness that she was commonly called ‘the Good Queen.’
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading When the time for the young Prince’s christening came the King chose as godmother a neighbouring Princess, so celebrated for her wisdom and goodness that she was commonly called ‘the Good Queen.’
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading When the time for the young Prince’s christening came the King chose as godmother a neighbouring Princess, so celebrated for her wisdom and goodness that she was commonly called ‘the Good Queen.’
christeningnounUS /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/
giving a Christian name at baptism
From this reading When the time for the young Prince’s christening came the King chose as godmother a neighbouring Princess, so celebrated for her wisdom and goodness that she was commonly called ‘the Good Queen.’
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading When the time for the young Prince’s christening came the King chose as godmother a neighbouring Princess, so celebrated for her wisdom and goodness that she was commonly called ‘the Good Queen.’
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the time for the young Prince’s christening came the King chose as godmother a neighbouring Princess, so celebrated for her wisdom and goodness that she was commonly called ‘the Good Queen.’
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
godmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading When the time for the young Prince’s christening came the King chose as godmother a neighbouring Princess, so celebrated for her wisdom and goodness that she was commonly called ‘the Good Queen.’
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading When the time for the young Prince’s christening came the King chose as godmother a neighbouring Princess, so celebrated for her wisdom and goodness that she was commonly called ‘the Good Queen.’
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading ALPHEGE, OR THE GREEN MONKEY Many years ago there lived a King, who was twice married.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She named the baby Alphege, and from that moment took him to her heart.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She named the baby Alphege, and from that moment took him to her heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading ALPHEGE, OR THE GREEN MONKEY Many years ago there lived a King, who was twice married.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading ALPHEGE, OR THE GREEN MONKEY Many years ago there lived a King, who was twice married.
something that is lost
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading ALPHEGE, OR THE GREEN MONKEY Many years ago there lived a King, who was twice married.
joined in matrimony
From this reading ALPHEGE, OR THE GREEN MONKEY Many years ago there lived a King, who was twice married.
a particular point in time
From this reading She named the baby Alphege, and from that moment took him to her heart.
MONKEYnounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading ALPHEGE, OR THE GREEN MONKEY Many years ago there lived a King, who was twice married.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She named the baby Alphege, and from that moment took him to her heart.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading When the time for the young Prince’s christening came the King chose as godmother a neighbouring Princess, so celebrated for her wisdom and goodness that she was commonly called ‘the Good Queen.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
and nothing more
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ALPHEGE, OR THE GREEN MONKEY Many years ago there lived a King, who was twice married.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
perishedverbUS /ˈperɪʃt/
past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading When the time for the young Prince’s christening came the King chose as godmother a neighbouring Princess, so celebrated for her wisdom and goodness that she was commonly called ‘the Good Queen.’
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading When the time for the young Prince’s christening came the King chose as godmother a neighbouring Princess, so celebrated for her wisdom and goodness that she was commonly called ‘the Good Queen.’
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 When the time for the young Prince’s christening came the King chose as godmother a neighbouring Princess, so celebrated for her wisdom and goodness that she was commonly called ‘the Good Queen.’
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the time for the young Prince’s christening came the King chose as godmother a neighbouring Princess, so celebrated for her wisdom and goodness that she was commonly called ‘the Good Queen.’
an instance of visual perception
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
a male human offspring
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
in or at that place or location
From this reading ALPHEGE, OR THE GREEN MONKEY Many years ago there lived a King, who was twice married.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When the time for the young Prince’s christening came the King chose as godmother a neighbouring Princess, so celebrated for her wisdom and goodness that she was commonly called ‘the Good Queen.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She named the baby Alphege, and from that moment took him to her heart.
to-day
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From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She named the baby Alphege, and from that moment took him to her heart.
two times
From this reading ALPHEGE, OR THE GREEN MONKEY Many years ago there lived a King, who was twice married.
unheard-ofadjective
previously unknown
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALPHEGE, OR THE GREEN MONKEY Many years ago there lived a King, who was twice married.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
at the time that
From this reading When the time for the young Prince’s christening came the King chose as godmother a neighbouring Princess, so celebrated for her wisdom and goodness that she was commonly called ‘the Good Queen.’
which person or people
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading When the time for the young Prince’s christening came the King chose as godmother a neighbouring Princess, so celebrated for her wisdom and goodness that she was commonly called ‘the Good Queen.’
in the company of; together with
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading All those who have perished on this mountain are awakening up to-day, as it were from a sleep, and are mounting their horses, and the whole population are gazing on this unheard-of wonder with joy and amazement.’
a late time of life
From this reading ALPHEGE, OR THE GREEN MONKEY Many years ago there lived a King, who was twice married.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When the time for the young Prince’s christening came the King chose as godmother a neighbouring Princess, so celebrated for her wisdom and goodness that she was commonly called ‘the Good Queen.’
