used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
abusingverbUS /əˈbjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “abuse” — treat badly
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
anew
From this reading He caught the mare and foal, and having thanked the eagle he drove them cheerfully home again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He caught the mare and foal, and having thanked the eagle he drove them cheerfully home again.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading If they failed to do as she told them she would certainly beat them this time till they bled.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
bledverbUS /bled/
inflected form of “bleed” — lose blood from one's body
From this reading If they failed to do as she told them she would certainly beat them this time till they bled.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He caught the mare and foal, and having thanked the eagle he drove them cheerfully home again.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If they failed to do as she told them she would certainly beat them this time till they bled.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading He caught the mare and foal, and having thanked the eagle he drove them cheerfully home again.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If they failed to do as she told them she would certainly beat them this time till they bled.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading He caught the mare and foal, and having thanked the eagle he drove them cheerfully home again.
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading He caught the mare and foal, and having thanked the eagle he drove them cheerfully home again.
at any time
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading If they failed to do as she told them she would certainly beat them this time till they bled.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading On the following morning the Prince drove his horses as usual to the fields.
foalnounUS /foʊl/
a young horse
From this reading He caught the mare and foal, and having thanked the eagle he drove them cheerfully home again.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning the Prince drove his horses as usual to the fields.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He caught the mare and foal, and having thanked the eagle he drove them cheerfully home again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He caught the mare and foal, and having thanked the eagle he drove them cheerfully home again.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
heathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
hen-house
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From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
not accessible to view
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He caught the mare and foal, and having thanked the eagle he drove them cheerfully home again.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they failed to do as she told them she would certainly beat them this time till they bled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
Iwanich
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From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading He caught the mare and foal, and having thanked the eagle he drove them cheerfully home again.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading On the following morning the Prince drove his horses as usual to the fields.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
cut with a saw
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
in the near future
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading He caught the mare and foal, and having thanked the eagle he drove them cheerfully home again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He caught the mare and foal, and having thanked the eagle he drove them cheerfully home again.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He caught the mare and foal, and having thanked the eagle he drove them cheerfully home again.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If they failed to do as she told them she would certainly beat them this time till they bled.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If they failed to do as she told them she would certainly beat them this time till they bled.
up to a particular time
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If they failed to do as she told them she would certainly beat them this time till they bled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading If they failed to do as she told them she would certainly beat them this time till they bled.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading On the following morning the Prince drove his horses as usual to the fields.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
at the time that
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then she bade them hide themselves next morning, as soon as Iwanich was asleep, in the King’s hen-house, which stood on a lonely part of the heath, and to remain there till she called.
witchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading The old witch was more disgusted than ever when she saw him appearing, and having set his supper before him she stole into the stables, and Iwanich heard her abusing the horses for not having hidden themselves better in the clouds.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If they failed to do as she told them she would certainly beat them this time till they bled.
