Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

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From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

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From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

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From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

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From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

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From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

(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 Take the whole castle, with the Queen and all that it contains, on your shoulders!'

Having no one else present.

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE BLUE BIRD A FRENCH FAIRY TALE The Prince took a carriage drawn by three great frogs with great big wings....

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading THE BLUE BIRD A FRENCH FAIRY TALE The Prince took a carriage drawn by three great frogs with great big wings....

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading THE BLUE BIRD A FRENCH FAIRY TALE The Prince took a carriage drawn by three great frogs with great big wings....

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE BLUE BIRD A FRENCH FAIRY TALE The Prince took a carriage drawn by three great frogs with great big wings....

make calm or still

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading THE BLUE BIRD A FRENCH FAIRY TALE The Prince took a carriage drawn by three great frogs with great big wings....

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Take the whole castle, with the Queen and all that it contains, on your shoulders!'

(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Take the whole castle, with the Queen and all that it contains, on your shoulders!'

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

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From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading THE BLUE BIRD A FRENCH FAIRY TALE The Prince took a carriage drawn by three great frogs with great big wings....

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

at any time

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

covered with water

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading THE BLUE BIRD A FRENCH FAIRY TALE The Prince took a carriage drawn by three great frogs with great big wings....

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading 'Hi! friend!

plural of “frog” — any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

From this reading THE BLUE BIRD A FRENCH FAIRY TALE The Prince took a carriage drawn by three great frogs with great big wings....

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

an ornamental facade

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

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From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

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From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE BLUE BIRD A FRENCH FAIRY TALE The Prince took a carriage drawn by three great frogs with great big wings....

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

an expression of greeting

From this reading 'Hi! friend!

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

temporary military shelter

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

moving to the inside of something

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

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From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

used to form the superlative

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

participate in games or sport

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading THE BLUE BIRD A FRENCH FAIRY TALE The Prince took a carriage drawn by three great frogs with great big wings....

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 Take the whole castle, with the Queen and all that it contains, on your shoulders!'

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

cut with a saw

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Take the whole castle, with the Queen and all that it contains, on your shoulders!'

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

carry out

From this reading Take the whole castle, with the Queen and all that it contains, on your shoulders!'

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

in or at that place or location

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE BLUE BIRD A FRENCH FAIRY TALE The Prince took a carriage drawn by three great frogs with great big wings....

the upper part of anything

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

at the time that

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

during the time that

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

a Caucasian

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading THE BLUE BIRD A FRENCH FAIRY TALE The Prince took a carriage drawn by three great frogs with great big wings....

in the company of; together with

From this reading The daintiest, prettiest little maiden they had ever seen _Frontispiece_ In her frantic struggles the hood of her cloak fell back from her dazzling golden hair, and immediately the whole place was flooded with light 8 And, when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together 16

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading 24 When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous 32 Giroflee thanked the fairy and went ... far into the wood; and there, sure enough, she saw a hut and an old woman sitting outside 56 IVAN AND THE CHESTNUT HORSE A RUSSIAN FAIRY TALE The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured 64

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Take the whole castle, with the Queen and all that it contains, on your shoulders!'