used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Now, dressed in the silver armor and helmet worn by all the Wizard's M-Men, he waited in great agitation for the wizard to appear.
(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 Now, dressed in the silver armor and helmet worn by all the Wizard's M-Men, he waited in great agitation for the wizard to appear.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Entering from an invisible door in the back of his work shop, Wutz stared coldly at Five.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now, dressed in the silver armor and helmet worn by all the Wizard's M-Men, he waited in great agitation for the wizard to appear.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "So, there you are at last!"
armornounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
From this reading Now, dressed in the silver armor and helmet worn by all the Wizard's M-Men, he waited in great agitation for the wizard to appear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Entering from an invisible door in the back of his work shop, Wutz stared coldly at Five.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
co-ruler
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From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading Entering from an invisible door in the back of his work shop, Wutz stared coldly at Five.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Entering from an invisible door in the back of his work shop, Wutz stared coldly at Five.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Now, dressed in the silver armor and helmet worn by all the Wizard's M-Men, he waited in great agitation for the wizard to appear.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Entering from an invisible door in the back of his work shop, Wutz stared coldly at Five.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
fancying
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From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now, dressed in the silver armor and helmet worn by all the Wizard's M-Men, he waited in great agitation for the wizard to appear.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Entering from an invisible door in the back of his work shop, Wutz stared coldly at Five.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Now, dressed in the silver armor and helmet worn by all the Wizard's M-Men, he waited in great agitation for the wizard to appear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
HandyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading Now, dressed in the silver armor and helmet worn by all the Wizard's M-Men, he waited in great agitation for the wizard to appear.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, dressed in the silver armor and helmet worn by all the Wizard's M-Men, he waited in great agitation for the wizard to appear.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading Entering from an invisible door in the back of his work shop, Wutz stared coldly at Five.
and nothing more
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
immediately past
From this reading "So, there you are at last!"
M-Men
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From this reading Now, dressed in the silver armor and helmet worn by all the Wizard's M-Men, he waited in great agitation for the wizard to appear.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
Mandy
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From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
Nifflepok
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From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
not one, and not any
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, dressed in the silver armor and helmet worn by all the Wizard's M-Men, he waited in great agitation for the wizard to appear.
Noxnoun
Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyx
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
on one occasion
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
Oz
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From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
PilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
with speed
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
ReturnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
do one's shopping
From this reading Entering from an invisible door in the back of his work shop, Wutz stared coldly at Five.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So, there you are at last!"
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Entering from an invisible door in the back of his work shop, Wutz stared coldly at Five.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "So, there you are at last!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The Pilgrim Returns to the Mountain Travelling northward by foot and as quickly as he could, Number Five had come to the Silver King's Mountain just a few moments after Nox and Handy Mandy.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Now, dressed in the silver armor and helmet worn by all the Wizard's M-Men, he waited in great agitation for the wizard to appear.
in or at the place that
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
wizardnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading Now, dressed in the silver armor and helmet worn by all the Wizard's M-Men, he waited in great agitation for the wizard to appear.
Wizard's
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From this reading Now, dressed in the silver armor and helmet worn by all the Wizard's M-Men, he waited in great agitation for the wizard to appear.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Entering from an invisible door in the back of his work shop, Wutz stared coldly at Five.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Now, dressed in the silver armor and helmet worn by all the Wizard's M-Men, he waited in great agitation for the wizard to appear.
Wutz
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From this reading Nifflepok had at once taken Five to the den where Wutz carried on all his magic experiments and kept his valuable treasures, and quite sure none of the other agents had been as successful as he, Five paced impatiently up and down, fancying himself already co-ruler with the wizard in Oz.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So, there you are at last!"
