used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Preparations were at once made for the wedding, which was held soon after with great pomp and magnificence.
(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 Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Three months of great happiness followed, when Militza received one day an invitation to visit her mother’s sister.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then the Princess called her court together, and introduced Iwanich to them as her future husband.
any thing at all
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then the Princess called her court together, and introduced Iwanich to them as her future husband.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Preparations were at once made for the wedding, which was held soon after with great pomp and magnificence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
beseechverbUS /biˈsiːtʃ/
ask for or request earnestly
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
boltsnounUS /boʊlts/
plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
the two together, not just one
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then the Princess called her court together, and introduced Iwanich to them as her future husband.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Then the Princess called her court together, and introduced Iwanich to them as her future husband.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Three months of great happiness followed, when Militza received one day an invitation to visit her mother’s sister.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
to or in any or all places
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Three months of great happiness followed, when Militza received one day an invitation to visit her mother’s sister.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Preparations were at once made for the wedding, which was held soon after with great pomp and magnificence.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Then the Princess called her court together, and introduced Iwanich to them as her future husband.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Preparations were at once made for the wedding, which was held soon after with great pomp and magnificence.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Three months of great happiness followed, when Militza received one day an invitation to visit her mother’s sister.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Preparations were at once made for the wedding, which was held soon after with great pomp and magnificence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then the Princess called her court together, and introduced Iwanich to them as her future husband.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Then the Princess called her court together, and introduced Iwanich to them as her future husband.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Then the Princess called her court together, and introduced Iwanich to them as her future husband.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Three months of great happiness followed, when Militza received one day an invitation to visit her mother’s sister.
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 Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
Iwanich
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From this reading Then the Princess called her court together, and introduced Iwanich to them as her future husband.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
the act of departing
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Preparations were at once made for the wedding, which was held soon after with great pomp and magnificence.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading Preparations were at once made for the wedding, which was held soon after with great pomp and magnificence.
Militza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three months of great happiness followed, when Militza received one day an invitation to visit her mother’s sister.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Three months of great happiness followed, when Militza received one day an invitation to visit her mother’s sister.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Three months of great happiness followed, when Militza received one day an invitation to visit her mother’s sister.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three months of great happiness followed, when Militza received one day an invitation to visit her mother’s sister.
on one occasion
From this reading Preparations were at once made for the wedding, which was held soon after with great pomp and magnificence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Three months of great happiness followed, when Militza received one day an invitation to visit her mother’s sister.
and nothing more
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading Preparations were at once made for the wedding, which was held soon after with great pomp and magnificence.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Preparations were at once made for the wedding, which was held soon after with great pomp and magnificence.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Then the Princess called her court together, and introduced Iwanich to them as her future husband.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Three months of great happiness followed, when Militza received one day an invitation to visit her mother’s sister.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Three months of great happiness followed, when Militza received one day an invitation to visit her mother’s sister.
in the near future
From this reading Preparations were at once made for the wedding, which was held soon after with great pomp and magnificence.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then the Princess called her court together, and introduced Iwanich to them as her future husband.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then the Princess called her court together, and introduced Iwanich to them as her future husband.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the Princess called her court together, and introduced Iwanich to them as her future husband.
a special situation
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three months of great happiness followed, when Militza received one day an invitation to visit her mother’s sister.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then the Princess called her court together, and introduced Iwanich to them as her future husband.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Then the Princess called her court together, and introduced Iwanich to them as her future husband.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
precisely as stated
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Three months of great happiness followed, when Militza received one day an invitation to visit her mother’s sister.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Preparations were at once made for the wedding, which was held soon after with great pomp and magnificence.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Go everywhere and do anything you like; only one thing I beg and beseech you, do not open the little iron door in the north tower, which is closed with seven locks and seven bolts; for if you do, we shall both suffer for it.’
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Preparations were at once made for the wedding, which was held soon after with great pomp and magnificence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Preparations were at once made for the wedding, which was held soon after with great pomp and magnificence.
at the time that
From this reading Three months of great happiness followed, when Militza received one day an invitation to visit her mother’s sister.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Preparations were at once made for the wedding, which was held soon after with great pomp and magnificence.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Preparations were at once made for the wedding, which was held soon after with great pomp and magnificence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Although the Princess was very unhappy at leaving her husband, she did not like to refuse the invitation, and, promising to return in seven days at the latest, she took a tender farewell of the Prince, and said: ‘Before I go I will hand you over all the keys of the castle.
