used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
Amaland
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From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
eagerly desirous
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
Boglodore
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From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
Chunum
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From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
deem to be
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
approval
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
CrescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
wanted intensely
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
fairylandnounUS /ˈferilænd/
something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality)
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
made afraid
From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
Greys
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From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
how
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From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
invasionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒənz/
plural of “invasion” — the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
JunglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
junglesnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəlz/
plural of “jungle” — a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
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 Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
Oz
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From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
Ozamaland
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From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
Ozamandarins
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From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
Ozma
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From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
the local environment
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
plotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
the act of punishing
From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
repelverbUS /rɪˈpel/
cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
in the near future
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
TandynounUS /ˈtændi/
United States actress (born in England) who made many stage appearances, often with her husband Hume Cronyn (1909-1994)
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then Tandy, addressing them from the castle balcony, called upon them to consider Chunum as their King until he himself should have completed his education in foreign parts and aboard the _Crescent Moon_, during which time he promised to keep them always in mind and have their welfare always at heart.
WhitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A Voyage Resumed Anxious as Tandy was to return to the _Crescent Moon_ and continue the voyage, it was a whole week before they finally shoved off.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here Chunum rose to declare he himself would be responsible for peace along the border between Amaland and Ozamaland, that the Greys had long desired to be friends with the Whites, but trouble had been stirred up by the Ozamandarins so they might have the credit of protecting the country.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Chunum, true to his word, had rounded up the frightened citizens of the capital and explained to them the wicked plots of the Ozamandarins and their punishment by Boglodore, the Old Man of the Jungle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Next, Tandy explained how Ozamaland was now a province and under the general rule and protection of Ozma of Oz, how settlers from that famous fairyland would soon arrive to help them build new cities and towns, tame the wild jungles of the interior and repel the dangerous invasions of the Greys.