affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
(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 SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was shaking in his shoes for fear the King and Queen should return and find that the only source of illumination had been cut off.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading He was shaking in his shoes for fear the King and Queen should return and find that the only source of illumination had been cut off.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
eclipseverbUS /ɪˈklɪps/
be greater in significance than
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
ENCHANTEDadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
divisible by two
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He was shaking in his shoes for fear the King and Queen should return and find that the only source of illumination had been cut off.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
feverishlyadverbUS /ˈfevərɪʃli/
in a feverish manner
From this reading The Wizard had worked feverishly with no light save that obtained from the fireflies that he had stolen from the palace.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was shaking in his shoes for fear the King and Queen should return and find that the only source of illumination had been cut off.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
firefliesnounUS /ˈfaɪərflaɪz/
plural of “firefly” — tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
From this reading The Wizard had worked feverishly with no light save that obtained from the fireflies that he had stolen from the palace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Wizard had worked feverishly with no light save that obtained from the fireflies that he had stolen from the palace.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Wizard had worked feverishly with no light save that obtained from the fireflies that he had stolen from the palace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Wizard had worked feverishly with no light save that obtained from the fireflies that he had stolen from the palace.
to a considerable degree
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was shaking in his shoes for fear the King and Queen should return and find that the only source of illumination had been cut off.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading He was shaking in his shoes for fear the King and Queen should return and find that the only source of illumination had been cut off.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He was shaking in his shoes for fear the King and Queen should return and find that the only source of illumination had been cut off.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The Wizard had worked feverishly with no light save that obtained from the fireflies that he had stolen from the palace.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
Majesties
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From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
engage in
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
not any; not one
From this reading The Wizard had worked feverishly with no light save that obtained from the fireflies that he had stolen from the palace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The Wizard had worked feverishly with no light save that obtained from the fireflies that he had stolen from the palace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was shaking in his shoes for fear the King and Queen should return and find that the only source of illumination had been cut off.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was shaking in his shoes for fear the King and Queen should return and find that the only source of illumination had been cut off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
on one occasion
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
and nothing more
From this reading He was shaking in his shoes for fear the King and Queen should return and find that the only source of illumination had been cut off.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Wizard had worked feverishly with no light save that obtained from the fireflies that he had stolen from the palace.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
piningnounUS /ˈpaɪnɪŋ/
a feeling of deep longing
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
ProphetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading He was shaking in his shoes for fear the King and Queen should return and find that the only source of illumination had been cut off.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He was shaking in his shoes for fear the King and Queen should return and find that the only source of illumination had been cut off.
reveledverbUS /ˈrevəld/
past form of “revel” — take delight in
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
witty remark
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
except for; apart from
From this reading The Wizard had worked feverishly with no light save that obtained from the fireflies that he had stolen from the palace.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading He was shaking in his shoes for fear the King and Queen should return and find that the only source of illumination had been cut off.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
a particular situation
From this reading He was shaking in his shoes for fear the King and Queen should return and find that the only source of illumination had been cut off.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was shaking in his shoes for fear the King and Queen should return and find that the only source of illumination had been cut off.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading He was shaking in his shoes for fear the King and Queen should return and find that the only source of illumination had been cut off.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading The Wizard had worked feverishly with no light save that obtained from the fireflies that he had stolen from the palace.
the rays of the sun
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
required or under orders
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
Toyland
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From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
precisely as stated
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was shaking in his shoes for fear the King and Queen should return and find that the only source of illumination had been cut off.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
which person or people
From this reading It was difficult to get on with only the light afforded by the fireflies, and he chuckled grimly as he pictured the Weather Prophet, who had so reveled in the sunshine of her glass house, pining in the darkness in which he supposed she was locked up.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Wizard had worked feverishly with no light save that obtained from the fireflies that he had stolen from the palace.
WizardnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading SALLY FINDS THE ENCHANTED WOOD IT took nearly two days for the Wizard to get things in the tower once more into proper shape and during all that time the eclipse hung heavily over Toyland.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Wizard had worked feverishly with no light save that obtained from the fireflies that he had stolen from the palace.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading As not even the wireless telegraph was working, he had been unable to communicate with Their Majesties, but feared that they must be very impatient by this time and that they might make their appearance at any moment.
