used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading But although she was animated, her eyes had a fixed expression which was not agreeable, and the Queen was annoyed by it, as she began to love Camion, and feared that the Prince might take a dislike to her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But although she was animated, her eyes had a fixed expression which was not agreeable, and the Queen was annoyed by it, as she began to love Camion, and feared that the Prince might take a dislike to her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading But although she was animated, her eyes had a fixed expression which was not agreeable, and the Queen was annoyed by it, as she began to love Camion, and feared that the Prince might take a dislike to her.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading But although she was animated, her eyes had a fixed expression which was not agreeable, and the Queen was annoyed by it, as she began to love Camion, and feared that the Prince might take a dislike to her.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Marmotte had appeared, but the Queen had not yet dared to show Zirphil his intended.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But although she was animated, her eyes had a fixed expression which was not agreeable, and the Queen was annoyed by it, as she began to love Camion, and feared that the Prince might take a dislike to her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But although she was animated, her eyes had a fixed expression which was not agreeable, and the Queen was annoyed by it, as she began to love Camion, and feared that the Prince might take a dislike to her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But although she was animated, her eyes had a fixed expression which was not agreeable, and the Queen was annoyed by it, as she began to love Camion, and feared that the Prince might take a dislike to her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But although she was animated, her eyes had a fixed expression which was not agreeable, and the Queen was annoyed by it, as she began to love Camion, and feared that the Prince might take a dislike to her.
Camionnoun
a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides
From this reading In the interim, the Queen, and even the King, shut themselves up, in order to converse with the little Camion.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading In the interim, the Queen, and even the King, shut themselves up, in order to converse with the little Camion.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Marmotte had appeared, but the Queen had not yet dared to show Zirphil his intended.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
recognizable; marked
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading But although she was animated, her eyes had a fixed expression which was not agreeable, and the Queen was annoyed by it, as she began to love Camion, and feared that the Prince might take a dislike to her.
divulgeverbUS /dɪˈvʌldʒ/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Marmotte had appeared, but the Queen had not yet dared to show Zirphil his intended.
divisible by two
From this reading In the interim, the Queen, and even the King, shut themselves up, in order to converse with the little Camion.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But although she was animated, her eyes had a fixed expression which was not agreeable, and the Queen was annoyed by it, as she began to love Camion, and feared that the Prince might take a dislike to her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But although she was animated, her eyes had a fixed expression which was not agreeable, and the Queen was annoyed by it, as she began to love Camion, and feared that the Prince might take a dislike to her.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But although she was animated, her eyes had a fixed expression which was not agreeable, and the Queen was annoyed by it, as she began to love Camion, and feared that the Prince might take a dislike to her.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading But although she was animated, her eyes had a fixed expression which was not agreeable, and the Queen was annoyed by it, as she began to love Camion, and feared that the Prince might take a dislike to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
destroyed or killed
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a highly-cultivated intellect, she spoke well, and with a singular turn of thought which was very pleasing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But although she was animated, her eyes had a fixed expression which was not agreeable, and the Queen was annoyed by it, as she began to love Camion, and feared that the Prince might take a dislike to her.
highly-cultivated
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From this reading She had a highly-cultivated intellect, she spoke well, and with a singular turn of thought which was very pleasing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Marmotte had appeared, but the Queen had not yet dared to show Zirphil his intended.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the interim, the Queen, and even the King, shut themselves up, in order to converse with the little Camion.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading She had a highly-cultivated intellect, she spoke well, and with a singular turn of thought which was very pleasing.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Marmotte had appeared, but the Queen had not yet dared to show Zirphil his intended.
interimnounUS /ˈɪntərəm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the interim, the Queen, and even the King, shut themselves up, in order to converse with the little Camion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In the interim, the Queen, and even the King, shut themselves up, in order to converse with the little Camion.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the interim, the Queen, and even the King, shut themselves up, in order to converse with the little Camion.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But although she was animated, her eyes had a fixed expression which was not agreeable, and the Queen was annoyed by it, as she began to love Camion, and feared that the Prince might take a dislike to her.
Marmotte
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From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Marmotte had appeared, but the Queen had not yet dared to show Zirphil his intended.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But although she was animated, her eyes had a fixed expression which was not agreeable, and the Queen was annoyed by it, as she began to love Camion, and feared that the Prince might take a dislike to her.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Marmotte had appeared, but the Queen had not yet dared to show Zirphil his intended.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Marmotte had appeared, but the Queen had not yet dared to show Zirphil his intended.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
be obedient to
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In the interim, the Queen, and even the King, shut themselves up, in order to converse with the little Camion.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading She had a highly-cultivated intellect, she spoke well, and with a singular turn of thought which was very pleasing.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading But although she was animated, her eyes had a fixed expression which was not agreeable, and the Queen was annoyed by it, as she began to love Camion, and feared that the Prince might take a dislike to her.
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 At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a highly-cultivated intellect, she spoke well, and with a singular turn of thought which was very pleasing.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Marmotte had appeared, but the Queen had not yet dared to show Zirphil his intended.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading In the interim, the Queen, and even the King, shut themselves up, in order to converse with the little Camion.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Marmotte had appeared, but the Queen had not yet dared to show Zirphil his intended.
unusual or striking
From this reading She had a highly-cultivated intellect, she spoke well, and with a singular turn of thought which was very pleasing.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She had a highly-cultivated intellect, she spoke well, and with a singular turn of thought which was very pleasing.
carry out
From this reading But although she was animated, her eyes had a fixed expression which was not agreeable, and the Queen was annoyed by it, as she began to love Camion, and feared that the Prince might take a dislike to her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than a month had elapsed since Marmotte had appeared, but the Queen had not yet dared to show Zirphil his intended.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In the interim, the Queen, and even the King, shut themselves up, in order to converse with the little Camion.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had a highly-cultivated intellect, she spoke well, and with a singular turn of thought which was very pleasing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading She had a highly-cultivated intellect, she spoke well, and with a singular turn of thought which was very pleasing.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the interim, the Queen, and even the King, shut themselves up, in order to converse with the little Camion.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had a highly-cultivated intellect, she spoke well, and with a singular turn of thought which was very pleasing.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She had a highly-cultivated intellect, she spoke well, and with a singular turn of thought which was very pleasing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
which person or people
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the interim, the Queen, and even the King, shut themselves up, in order to converse with the little Camion.
but in spite of that
From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
Zirphil
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From this reading At length, after a conversation of an hour between these three persons, it was decided that they should not yet divulge the contemplated marriage, and that they should wait until Zirphil, who was gone hunting for three days, should have returned, and consented to obey the command of the Fairy, which the Queen undertook to communicate to him.
