used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As she was about to answer Prince Alphege, who had heard all, came forward and said, ‘It is from me you must ask an explanation, brother.’
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading ‘I know,’ said the King, ‘that you are plotting against my crown and person, and I have come to have an explanation with you.’
(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 As she was about to answer Prince Alphege, who had heard all, came forward and said, ‘It is from me you must ask an explanation, brother.’
Alphege
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From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ‘I know,’ said the King, ‘that you are plotting against my crown and person, and I have come to have an explanation with you.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
react verbally
From this reading As she was about to answer Prince Alphege, who had heard all, came forward and said, ‘It is from me you must ask an explanation, brother.’
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ‘I know,’ said the King, ‘that you are plotting against my crown and person, and I have come to have an explanation with you.’
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she was about to answer Prince Alphege, who had heard all, came forward and said, ‘It is from me you must ask an explanation, brother.’
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As she was about to answer Prince Alphege, who had heard all, came forward and said, ‘It is from me you must ask an explanation, brother.’
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading As she was about to answer Prince Alphege, who had heard all, came forward and said, ‘It is from me you must ask an explanation, brother.’
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As she was about to answer Prince Alphege, who had heard all, came forward and said, ‘It is from me you must ask an explanation, brother.’
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ‘I know,’ said the King, ‘that you are plotting against my crown and person, and I have come to have an explanation with you.’
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading ‘I know,’ said the King, ‘that you are plotting against my crown and person, and I have come to have an explanation with you.’
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading He spoke with such grace and dignity that everyone gazed at him with mute surprise.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading What was their surprise when the door was opened to see the King and his suite.
every person
From this reading He spoke with such grace and dignity that everyone gazed at him with mute surprise.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading ‘I know,’ said the King, ‘that you are plotting against my crown and person, and I have come to have an explanation with you.’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As she was about to answer Prince Alphege, who had heard all, came forward and said, ‘It is from me you must ask an explanation, brother.’
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As she was about to answer Prince Alphege, who had heard all, came forward and said, ‘It is from me you must ask an explanation, brother.’
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He spoke with such grace and dignity that everyone gazed at him with mute surprise.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He spoke with such grace and dignity that everyone gazed at him with mute surprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As she was about to answer Prince Alphege, who had heard all, came forward and said, ‘It is from me you must ask an explanation, brother.’
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘I know,’ said the King, ‘that you are plotting against my crown and person, and I have come to have an explanation with you.’
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He spoke with such grace and dignity that everyone gazed at him with mute surprise.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As she was about to answer Prince Alphege, who had heard all, came forward and said, ‘It is from me you must ask an explanation, brother.’
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What was their surprise when the door was opened to see the King and his suite.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘I know,’ said the King, ‘that you are plotting against my crown and person, and I have come to have an explanation with you.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As she was about to answer Prince Alphege, who had heard all, came forward and said, ‘It is from me you must ask an explanation, brother.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As she was about to answer Prince Alphege, who had heard all, came forward and said, ‘It is from me you must ask an explanation, brother.’
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading What was their surprise when the door was opened to see the King and his suite.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ‘I know,’ said the King, ‘that you are plotting against my crown and person, and I have come to have an explanation with you.’
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As she was about to answer Prince Alphege, who had heard all, came forward and said, ‘It is from me you must ask an explanation, brother.’
a particular point in time
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As she was about to answer Prince Alphege, who had heard all, came forward and said, ‘It is from me you must ask an explanation, brother.’
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading He spoke with such grace and dignity that everyone gazed at him with mute surprise.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ‘I know,’ said the King, ‘that you are plotting against my crown and person, and I have come to have an explanation with you.’
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading What was their surprise when the door was opened to see the King and his suite.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
a human being
From this reading ‘I know,’ said the King, ‘that you are plotting against my crown and person, and I have come to have an explanation with you.’
plottingverbUS /ˈplɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal
From this reading ‘I know,’ said the King, ‘that you are plotting against my crown and person, and I have come to have an explanation with you.’
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘I know,’ said the King, ‘that you are plotting against my crown and person, and I have come to have an explanation with you.’
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading What was their surprise when the door was opened to see the King and his suite.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she was about to answer Prince Alphege, who had heard all, came forward and said, ‘It is from me you must ask an explanation, brother.’
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke with such grace and dignity that everyone gazed at him with mute surprise.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He spoke with such grace and dignity that everyone gazed at him with mute surprise.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading What was their surprise when the door was opened to see the King and his suite.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading What was their surprise when the door was opened to see the King and his suite.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘I know,’ said the King, ‘that you are plotting against my crown and person, and I have come to have an explanation with you.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading What was their surprise when the door was opened to see the King and his suite.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was their surprise when the door was opened to see the King and his suite.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was their surprise when the door was opened to see the King and his suite.
at the time that
From this reading What was their surprise when the door was opened to see the King and his suite.
which person or people
From this reading As she was about to answer Prince Alphege, who had heard all, came forward and said, ‘It is from me you must ask an explanation, brother.’
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two ladies were at the moment deep in conversation with Prince Alphege, and hearing a knocking so late at night begged him to keep out of sight for a time.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘I know,’ said the King, ‘that you are plotting against my crown and person, and I have come to have an explanation with you.’
