used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading I advise you to pass the time by exploring the Valley, and if you wish to ride, the royal coachmen will take you wherever you wish to go."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "I shall try to return by sundown," she said to them, "so you will only be alone during the day.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "May I ask a favor?" said Dot, timidly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I shall try to return by sundown," she said to them, "so you will only be alone during the day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I shall try to return by sundown," she said to them, "so you will only be alone during the day.
coachmen
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From this reading I advise you to pass the time by exploring the Valley, and if you wish to ride, the royal coachmen will take you wherever you wish to go."
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I shall try to return by sundown," she said to them, "so you will only be alone during the day.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
put on clothes
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "I shall try to return by sundown," she said to them, "so you will only be alone during the day.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading I advise you to pass the time by exploring the Valley, and if you wish to ride, the royal coachmen will take you wherever you wish to go."
promote over another
From this reading "May I ask a favor?" said Dot, timidly.
floodingnounUS /ˈflʌdɪŋ/
a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I advise you to pass the time by exploring the Valley, and if you wish to ride, the royal coachmen will take you wherever you wish to go."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall try to return by sundown," she said to them, "so you will only be alone during the day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I advise you to pass the time by exploring the Valley, and if you wish to ride, the royal coachmen will take you wherever you wish to go."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
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 This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "May I ask a favor?" said Dot, timidly.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
not any; not one
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
and nothing more
From this reading "I shall try to return by sundown," she said to them, "so you will only be alone during the day.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
partaken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
go across or through
From this reading I advise you to pass the time by exploring the Valley, and if you wish to ride, the royal coachmen will take you wherever you wish to go."
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
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 Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I shall try to return by sundown," she said to them, "so you will only be alone during the day.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading I advise you to pass the time by exploring the Valley, and if you wish to ride, the royal coachmen will take you wherever you wish to go."
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading I advise you to pass the time by exploring the Valley, and if you wish to ride, the royal coachmen will take you wherever you wish to go."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I shall try to return by sundown," she said to them, "so you will only be alone during the day.
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall try to return by sundown," she said to them, "so you will only be alone during the day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading "I shall try to return by sundown," she said to them, "so you will only be alone during the day.
believed likely
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
carry out
From this reading I advise you to pass the time by exploring the Valley, and if you wish to ride, the royal coachmen will take you wherever you wish to go."
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I shall try to return by sundown," she said to them, "so you will only be alone during the day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I advise you to pass the time by exploring the Valley, and if you wish to ride, the royal coachmen will take you wherever you wish to go."
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading "May I ask a favor?" said Dot, timidly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
TotnounUS /tɑːt/
a small amount (especially of a drink)
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "I shall try to return by sundown," she said to them, "so you will only be alone during the day.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading I advise you to pass the time by exploring the Valley, and if you wish to ride, the royal coachmen will take you wherever you wish to go."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
in or to any place at all
From this reading I advise you to pass the time by exploring the Valley, and if you wish to ride, the royal coachmen will take you wherever you wish to go."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I shall try to return by sundown," she said to them, "so you will only be alone during the day.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I advise you to pass the time by exploring the Valley, and if you wish to ride, the royal coachmen will take you wherever you wish to go."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dot and Tot awoke early, but the sun was already flooding the palace with its silver rays, and they made haste to dress and join the Queen at breakfast.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This meal was as dainty and satisfying as the one they had partaken of the night before, and the wax Queen laughed and talked so pleasantly that no one would have suspected she was about to undertake a long journey.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I shall try to return by sundown," she said to them, "so you will only be alone during the day.
