(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading After two or three days the monster’s strength will be so far exhausted that you will be able to come near him.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After two or three days the monster’s strength will be so far exhausted that you will be able to come near him.
(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 But when all is done, take care you do not lose the ring, and that no one takes it from you by cunning.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading But the magician answered, ‘I have profited so much by the wisdom the ring has taught me that I desire no other reward.’
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After two or three days the monster’s strength will be so far exhausted that you will be able to come near him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But when all is done, take care you do not lose the ring, and that no one takes it from you by cunning.’
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
cannot
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From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But when all is done, take care you do not lose the ring, and that no one takes it from you by cunning.’
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After two or three days the monster’s strength will be so far exhausted that you will be able to come near him.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading But when all is done, take care you do not lose the ring, and that no one takes it from you by cunning.’
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After two or three days the monster’s strength will be so far exhausted that you will be able to come near him.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading But the magician answered, ‘I have profited so much by the wisdom the ring has taught me that I desire no other reward.’
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The young man thanked the magician for his directions, and promised, should they succeed, to reward him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But when all is done, take care you do not lose the ring, and that no one takes it from you by cunning.’
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But when all is done, take care you do not lose the ring, and that no one takes it from you by cunning.’
else
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From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading After two or three days the monster’s strength will be so far exhausted that you will be able to come near him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading After two or three days the monster’s strength will be so far exhausted that you will be able to come near him.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The young man thanked the magician for his directions, and promised, should they succeed, to reward him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But when all is done, take care you do not lose the ring, and that no one takes it from you by cunning.’
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the magician answered, ‘I have profited so much by the wisdom the ring has taught me that I desire no other reward.’
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After two or three days the monster’s strength will be so far exhausted that you will be able to come near him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But the magician answered, ‘I have profited so much by the wisdom the ring has taught me that I desire no other reward.’
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when all is done, take care you do not lose the ring, and that no one takes it from you by cunning.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when all is done, take care you do not lose the ring, and that no one takes it from you by cunning.’
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
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 Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading But when all is done, take care you do not lose the ring, and that no one takes it from you by cunning.’
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading The young man thanked the magician for his directions, and promised, should they succeed, to reward him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man thanked the magician for his directions, and promised, should they succeed, to reward him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the magician answered, ‘I have profited so much by the wisdom the ring has taught me that I desire no other reward.’
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
monster's
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From this reading After two or three days the monster’s strength will be so far exhausted that you will be able to come near him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But the magician answered, ‘I have profited so much by the wisdom the ring has taught me that I desire no other reward.’
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading After two or three days the monster’s strength will be so far exhausted that you will be able to come near him.
not any; not one
From this reading But when all is done, take care you do not lose the ring, and that no one takes it from you by cunning.’
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But when all is done, take care you do not lose the ring, and that no one takes it from you by cunning.’
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But when all is done, take care you do not lose the ring, and that no one takes it from you by cunning.’
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After two or three days the monster’s strength will be so far exhausted that you will be able to come near him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But the magician answered, ‘I have profited so much by the wisdom the ring has taught me that I desire no other reward.’
profitedverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəd/
past form of “profit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading But the magician answered, ‘I have profited so much by the wisdom the ring has taught me that I desire no other reward.’
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The young man thanked the magician for his directions, and promised, should they succeed, to reward him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The young man thanked the magician for his directions, and promised, should they succeed, to reward him.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The young man thanked the magician for his directions, and promised, should they succeed, to reward him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After two or three days the monster’s strength will be so far exhausted that you will be able to come near him.
Solomon'snounUS /ˈsɑːləmənz/
possessive form of “solomon” — (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC)
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading After two or three days the monster’s strength will be so far exhausted that you will be able to come near him.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The young man thanked the magician for his directions, and promised, should they succeed, to reward him.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
carry out
From this reading But when all is done, take care you do not lose the ring, and that no one takes it from you by cunning.’
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading But when all is done, take care you do not lose the ring, and that no one takes it from you by cunning.’
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading But the magician answered, ‘I have profited so much by the wisdom the ring has taught me that I desire no other reward.’
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading The young man thanked the magician for his directions, and promised, should they succeed, to reward him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After two or three days the monster’s strength will be so far exhausted that you will be able to come near him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After two or three days the monster’s strength will be so far exhausted that you will be able to come near him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young man thanked the magician for his directions, and promised, should they succeed, to reward him.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After two or three days the monster’s strength will be so far exhausted that you will be able to come near him.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After two or three days the monster’s strength will be so far exhausted that you will be able to come near him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After two or three days the monster’s strength will be so far exhausted that you will be able to come near him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
at the time that
From this reading But when all is done, take care you do not lose the ring, and that no one takes it from you by cunning.’
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading After two or three days the monster’s strength will be so far exhausted that you will be able to come near him.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading But the magician answered, ‘I have profited so much by the wisdom the ring has taught me that I desire no other reward.’
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After two or three days the monster’s strength will be so far exhausted that you will be able to come near him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man thanked the magician for his directions, and promised, should they succeed, to reward him.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then you can put Solomon’s ring upon your left thumb and give him the finishing stroke, but keep the ring on your third finger until you have come close to him, so that the monster cannot see you, else he might strike you dead with his long tail.
