used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
adieus
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From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
(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 They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading When Lagree became aware of her prisoner’s flight she was furious, and set off at full speed in pursuit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When Lagree became aware of her prisoner’s flight she was furious, and set off at full speed in pursuit.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The Princess, on her side, vowed to have no other husband, and declared herself willing to brave death itself in order to rejoin him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She overtook her just as the poor girl, overcome by fatigue, had lain down to rest in a cave which the stone had formed itself into to shelter her.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading She overtook her just as the poor girl, overcome by fatigue, had lain down to rest in a cave which the stone had formed itself into to shelter her.
permission to do something
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
dearly loved
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The Princess, on her side, vowed to have no other husband, and declared herself willing to brave death itself in order to rejoin him.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The Princess, on her side, vowed to have no other husband, and declared herself willing to brave death itself in order to rejoin him.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She overtook her just as the poor girl, overcome by fatigue, had lain down to rest in a cave which the stone had formed itself into to shelter her.
Fairer-than-a-Fairy
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From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
farewellsnounUS /ˌferˈwelz/
plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading She overtook her just as the poor girl, overcome by fatigue, had lain down to rest in a cave which the stone had formed itself into to shelter her.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading When Lagree became aware of her prisoner’s flight she was furious, and set off at full speed in pursuit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading She overtook her just as the poor girl, overcome by fatigue, had lain down to rest in a cave which the stone had formed itself into to shelter her.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading When Lagree became aware of her prisoner’s flight she was furious, and set off at full speed in pursuit.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
a young female
From this reading She overtook her just as the poor girl, overcome by fatigue, had lain down to rest in a cave which the stone had formed itself into to shelter her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She overtook her just as the poor girl, overcome by fatigue, had lain down to rest in a cave which the stone had formed itself into to shelter her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Princess, on her side, vowed to have no other husband, and declared herself willing to brave death itself in order to rejoin him.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Princess, on her side, vowed to have no other husband, and declared herself willing to brave death itself in order to rejoin him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Princess, on her side, vowed to have no other husband, and declared herself willing to brave death itself in order to rejoin him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The Princess, on her side, vowed to have no other husband, and declared herself willing to brave death itself in order to rejoin him.
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Princess, on her side, vowed to have no other husband, and declared herself willing to brave death itself in order to rejoin him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She overtook her just as the poor girl, overcome by fatigue, had lain down to rest in a cave which the stone had formed itself into to shelter her.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Princess, on her side, vowed to have no other husband, and declared herself willing to brave death itself in order to rejoin him.
and nothing more
From this reading She overtook her just as the poor girl, overcome by fatigue, had lain down to rest in a cave which the stone had formed itself into to shelter her.
Lagree
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From this reading When Lagree became aware of her prisoner’s flight she was furious, and set off at full speed in pursuit.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading She overtook her just as the poor girl, overcome by fatigue, had lain down to rest in a cave which the stone had formed itself into to shelter her.
Locrinos
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From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
myrtlenounUS /ˈmɜːrtəl/
widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
not any; not one
From this reading The Princess, on her side, vowed to have no other husband, and declared herself willing to brave death itself in order to rejoin him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Princess, on her side, vowed to have no other husband, and declared herself willing to brave death itself in order to rejoin him.
on one occasion
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Princess, on her side, vowed to have no other husband, and declared herself willing to brave death itself in order to rejoin him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Princess, on her side, vowed to have no other husband, and declared herself willing to brave death itself in order to rejoin him.
win a victory over
From this reading She overtook her just as the poor girl, overcome by fatigue, had lain down to rest in a cave which the stone had formed itself into to shelter her.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading She overtook her just as the poor girl, overcome by fatigue, had lain down to rest in a cave which the stone had formed itself into to shelter her.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She overtook her just as the poor girl, overcome by fatigue, had lain down to rest in a cave which the stone had formed itself into to shelter her.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The Princess, on her side, vowed to have no other husband, and declared herself willing to brave death itself in order to rejoin him.
prisoner'snounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading When Lagree became aware of her prisoner’s flight she was furious, and set off at full speed in pursuit.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
protestationsnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading When Lagree became aware of her prisoner’s flight she was furious, and set off at full speed in pursuit.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
rejoinverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪn/
join again
From this reading The Princess, on her side, vowed to have no other husband, and declared herself willing to brave death itself in order to rejoin him.
determined
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She overtook her just as the poor girl, overcome by fatigue, had lain down to rest in a cave which the stone had formed itself into to shelter her.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When Lagree became aware of her prisoner’s flight she was furious, and set off at full speed in pursuit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Lagree became aware of her prisoner’s flight she was furious, and set off at full speed in pursuit.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading She overtook her just as the poor girl, overcome by fatigue, had lain down to rest in a cave which the stone had formed itself into to shelter her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The Princess, on her side, vowed to have no other husband, and declared herself willing to brave death itself in order to rejoin him.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
in the near future
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
move hurridly
From this reading When Lagree became aware of her prisoner’s flight she was furious, and set off at full speed in pursuit.
sprignoun
a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
having passed out of existence
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading The Princess, on her side, vowed to have no other husband, and declared herself willing to brave death itself in order to rejoin him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Lagree became aware of her prisoner’s flight she was furious, and set off at full speed in pursuit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
at the time that
From this reading When Lagree became aware of her prisoner’s flight she was furious, and set off at full speed in pursuit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their farewells were full of tenderness; the Prince made the most ardent and sincere protestations, and promised to neglect nothing which might help to deliver his dear Fairer-than-a-Fairy from her captivity, and implored her to consent to their marriage as soon as they should both be free.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The Princess, on her side, vowed to have no other husband, and declared herself willing to brave death itself in order to rejoin him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were not allowed much time for their adieus; the Rainbow vanished, and the Princess, resolved to run all risks, started off at once, taking nothing with her but her dog, her cat, a sprig of myrtle, and the stone which the wife of Locrinos gave her.
