used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a precious gold ring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When you marry me, I will give you this ring as a marriage gift, and it will make you the happiest of mortal men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When you marry me, I will give you this ring as a marriage gift, and it will make you the happiest of mortal men.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the youth heard these words a cold shudder ran over him, for he remembered that his soul was at stake.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading But in order that our love may last for ever, you must give me for the ring three drops of blood from the little finger of your left hand.’
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in order that our love may last for ever, you must give me for the ring three drops of blood from the little finger of your left hand.’
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading When the youth heard these words a cold shudder ran over him, for he remembered that his soul was at stake.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading But in order that our love may last for ever, you must give me for the ring three drops of blood from the little finger of your left hand.’
at any time
From this reading But in order that our love may last for ever, you must give me for the ring three drops of blood from the little finger of your left hand.’
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading But in order that our love may last for ever, you must give me for the ring three drops of blood from the little finger of your left hand.’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But in order that our love may last for ever, you must give me for the ring three drops of blood from the little finger of your left hand.’
set up or found
From this reading Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But in order that our love may last for ever, you must give me for the ring three drops of blood from the little finger of your left hand.’
something acquired without compensation
From this reading When you marry me, I will give you this ring as a marriage gift, and it will make you the happiest of mortal men.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When you marry me, I will give you this ring as a marriage gift, and it will make you the happiest of mortal men.
coins made of gold
From this reading It is a precious gold ring.
highest in quality
From this reading Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But in order that our love may last for ever, you must give me for the ring three drops of blood from the little finger of your left hand.’
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading When you marry me, I will give you this ring as a marriage gift, and it will make you the happiest of mortal men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the youth heard these words a cold shudder ran over him, for he remembered that his soul was at stake.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When the youth heard these words a cold shudder ran over him, for he remembered that his soul was at stake.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the youth heard these words a cold shudder ran over him, for he remembered that his soul was at stake.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the youth heard these words a cold shudder ran over him, for he remembered that his soul was at stake.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When you marry me, I will give you this ring as a marriage gift, and it will make you the happiest of mortal men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a precious gold ring.
immediately past
From this reading But in order that our love may last for ever, you must give me for the ring three drops of blood from the little finger of your left hand.’
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But in order that our love may last for ever, you must give me for the ring three drops of blood from the little finger of your left hand.’
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But in order that our love may last for ever, you must give me for the ring three drops of blood from the little finger of your left hand.’
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But in order that our love may last for ever, you must give me for the ring three drops of blood from the little finger of your left hand.’
engage in
From this reading When you marry me, I will give you this ring as a marriage gift, and it will make you the happiest of mortal men.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading When you marry me, I will give you this ring as a marriage gift, and it will make you the happiest of mortal men.
take in marriage
From this reading When you marry me, I will give you this ring as a marriage gift, and it will make you the happiest of mortal men.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But in order that our love may last for ever, you must give me for the ring three drops of blood from the little finger of your left hand.’
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When you marry me, I will give you this ring as a marriage gift, and it will make you the happiest of mortal men.
the force of workers available
From this reading When you marry me, I will give you this ring as a marriage gift, and it will make you the happiest of mortal men.
subject to death
From this reading When you marry me, I will give you this ring as a marriage gift, and it will make you the happiest of mortal men.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But in order that our love may last for ever, you must give me for the ring three drops of blood from the little finger of your left hand.’
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When you marry me, I will give you this ring as a marriage gift, and it will make you the happiest of mortal men.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But in order that our love may last for ever, you must give me for the ring three drops of blood from the little finger of your left hand.’
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But in order that our love may last for ever, you must give me for the ring three drops of blood from the little finger of your left hand.’
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When the youth heard these words a cold shudder ran over him, for he remembered that his soul was at stake.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading It is a precious gold ring.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading When the youth heard these words a cold shudder ran over him, for he remembered that his soul was at stake.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading When the youth heard these words a cold shudder ran over him, for he remembered that his soul was at stake.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading It is a precious gold ring.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading When the youth heard these words a cold shudder ran over him, for he remembered that his soul was at stake.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading When the youth heard these words a cold shudder ran over him, for he remembered that his soul was at stake.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading When the youth heard these words a cold shudder ran over him, for he remembered that his soul was at stake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But in order that our love may last for ever, you must give me for the ring three drops of blood from the little finger of your left hand.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When the youth heard these words a cold shudder ran over him, for he remembered that his soul was at stake.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When you marry me, I will give you this ring as a marriage gift, and it will make you the happiest of mortal men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But in order that our love may last for ever, you must give me for the ring three drops of blood from the little finger of your left hand.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the youth heard these words a cold shudder ran over him, for he remembered that his soul was at stake.
at the time that
From this reading When you marry me, I will give you this ring as a marriage gift, and it will make you the happiest of mortal men.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
belonging to which person
From this reading Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When you marry me, I will give you this ring as a marriage gift, and it will make you the happiest of mortal men.
the words that are spoken
From this reading When the youth heard these words a cold shudder ran over him, for he remembered that his soul was at stake.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When you marry me, I will give you this ring as a marriage gift, and it will make you the happiest of mortal men.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But in order that our love may last for ever, you must give me for the ring three drops of blood from the little finger of your left hand.’
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading When the youth heard these words a cold shudder ran over him, for he remembered that his soul was at stake.
