used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
(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 All the lanterns burned low and the birds twittered drowsily in the tree tops.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the lanterns burned low and the birds twittered drowsily in the tree tops.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading All the lanterns burned low and the birds twittered drowsily in the tree tops.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading All the lanterns burned low and the birds twittered drowsily in the tree tops.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
downheartedadjective
filled with melancholy and despondency
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
drowsilyadverb
in a drowsy manner
From this reading All the lanterns burned low and the birds twittered drowsily in the tree tops.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
EmeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading Indeed, there seemed no way out of the enchanted garden.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The Winding Stairway It was twilight in the wizard’s garden.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
Grampa
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From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
Grampa's
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From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Winding Stairway It was twilight in the wizard’s garden.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, there seemed no way out of the enchanted garden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Winding Stairway It was twilight in the wizard’s garden.
knapsacknounUS /ˈnæpsæk/
a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading All the lanterns burned low and the birds twittered drowsily in the tree tops.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading All the lanterns burned low and the birds twittered drowsily in the tree tops.
lunchedverbUS /lʌntʃt/
past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
march in a procession
From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
not any; not one
From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, there seemed no way out of the enchanted garden.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Indeed, there seemed no way out of the enchanted garden.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Indeed, there seemed no way out of the enchanted garden.
slicesnounUS /ˈslaɪsəz/
plural of “slice” — a share of something
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
StairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading The Winding Stairway It was twilight in the wizard’s garden.
TattersnounUS /ˈtætərz/
plural of “tatter” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Winding Stairway It was twilight in the wizard’s garden.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Indeed, there seemed no way out of the enchanted garden.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading They had lunched satisfactorily on the fruit of a bread and butter bush, and Grampa’s knapsack was full of nicely spread slices, but for all that each one of them felt tired and downhearted.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading All the lanterns burned low and the birds twittered drowsily in the tree tops.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading All the lanterns burned low and the birds twittered drowsily in the tree tops.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The Winding Stairway It was twilight in the wizard’s garden.
twittered
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From this reading All the lanterns burned low and the birds twittered drowsily in the tree tops.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Winding Stairway It was twilight in the wizard’s garden.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Indeed, there seemed no way out of the enchanted garden.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Grampa and Tatters sat wearily upon a golden bench—for after a whole day’s march they were no nearer the Emerald City than before.
WindingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The Winding Stairway It was twilight in the wizard’s garden.
wizard's
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From this reading The Winding Stairway It was twilight in the wizard’s garden.
