used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Opening their mouths too, just as one always does when so full of surprise that one cannot hold a bit more.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Opening their mouths too, just as one always does when so full of surprise that one cannot hold a bit more.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading “Just amuse yourselves as you like.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Rose and Ruth obeyed, opening them very wide indeed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Opening their mouths too, just as one always does when so full of surprise that one cannot hold a bit more.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Opening their mouths too, just as one always does when so full of surprise that one cannot hold a bit more.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “I’ll bring you home in good time,” went on the fairy, just as though nothing in the least extraordinary had happened.
cannot
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From this reading Opening their mouths too, just as one always does when so full of surprise that one cannot hold a bit more.
rid of obstructions
From this reading “Open your eyes,” cried that clear, laughing voice.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Open your eyes,” cried that clear, laughing voice.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Opening their mouths too, just as one always does when so full of surprise that one cannot hold a bit more.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading “I’ll bring you home in good time,” went on the fairy, just as though nothing in the least extraordinary had happened.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “Open your eyes,” cried that clear, laughing voice.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading “I’ll bring you home in good time,” went on the fairy, just as though nothing in the least extraordinary had happened.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Opening their mouths too, just as one always does when so full of surprise that one cannot hold a bit more.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “I’ll bring you home in good time,” went on the fairy, just as though nothing in the least extraordinary had happened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I’ll bring you home in good time,” went on the fairy, just as though nothing in the least extraordinary had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “I’ll bring you home in good time,” went on the fairy, just as though nothing in the least extraordinary had happened.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Opening their mouths too, just as one always does when so full of surprise that one cannot hold a bit more.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “I’ll bring you home in good time,” went on the fairy, just as though nothing in the least extraordinary had happened.
I'll
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From this reading “I’ll bring you home in good time,” went on the fairy, just as though nothing in the least extraordinary had happened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I’ll bring you home in good time,” went on the fairy, just as though nothing in the least extraordinary had happened.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And Rose and Ruth obeyed, opening them very wide indeed.
and nothing more
From this reading Opening their mouths too, just as one always does when so full of surprise that one cannot hold a bit more.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading “Open your eyes,” cried that clear, laughing voice.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I’ll bring you home in good time,” went on the fairy, just as though nothing in the least extraordinary had happened.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Just amuse yourselves as you like.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Opening their mouths too, just as one always does when so full of surprise that one cannot hold a bit more.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Opening their mouths too, just as one always does when so full of surprise that one cannot hold a bit more.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “I’ll bring you home in good time,” went on the fairy, just as though nothing in the least extraordinary had happened.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading And Rose and Ruth obeyed, opening them very wide indeed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Opening their mouths too, just as one always does when so full of surprise that one cannot hold a bit more.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I’ll bring you home in good time,” went on the fairy, just as though nothing in the least extraordinary had happened.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Opening their mouths too, just as one always does when so full of surprise that one cannot hold a bit more.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “Open your eyes,” cried that clear, laughing voice.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading And Rose and Ruth obeyed, opening them very wide indeed.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading And Rose and Ruth obeyed, opening them very wide indeed.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading And Rose and Ruth obeyed, opening them very wide indeed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Opening their mouths too, just as one always does when so full of surprise that one cannot hold a bit more.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Opening their mouths too, just as one always does when so full of surprise that one cannot hold a bit more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Open your eyes,” cried that clear, laughing voice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I’ll bring you home in good time,” went on the fairy, just as though nothing in the least extraordinary had happened.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Opening their mouths too, just as one always does when so full of surprise that one cannot hold a bit more.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And Rose and Ruth obeyed, opening them very wide indeed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “I’ll bring you home in good time,” went on the fairy, just as though nothing in the least extraordinary had happened.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “I’ll bring you home in good time,” went on the fairy, just as though nothing in the least extraordinary had happened.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Opening their mouths too, just as one always does when so full of surprise that one cannot hold a bit more.
precisely as stated
From this reading And Rose and Ruth obeyed, opening them very wide indeed.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Open your eyes,” cried that clear, laughing voice.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I’ll bring you home in good time,” went on the fairy, just as though nothing in the least extraordinary had happened.
at the time that
From this reading Opening their mouths too, just as one always does when so full of surprise that one cannot hold a bit more.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading And Rose and Ruth obeyed, opening them very wide indeed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ll bring you home in good time,” went on the fairy, just as though nothing in the least extraordinary had happened.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Open your eyes,” cried that clear, laughing voice.
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading “Just amuse yourselves as you like.
