used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mogodore Meets More Magic Soon the fragrance of an appetizing repast began to float out to the unhappy prisoners in the garden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dusk turned to darkness, lights shone from every room in the palace, and in dreadful suspense and discomfort they waited for Mogodore's next move.
appetizingadjectiveUS /ˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋ/
appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma
From this reading Mogodore Meets More Magic Soon the fragrance of an appetizing repast began to float out to the unhappy prisoners in the garden.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Her Majesty, Queen Ozma is wanted within," bawled the first man, looking around.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
bawledverbUS /bɔːld/
past form of “bawl” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading "Her Majesty, Queen Ozma is wanted within," bawled the first man, looking around.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mogodore Meets More Magic Soon the fragrance of an appetizing repast began to float out to the unhappy prisoners in the garden.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Dusk turned to darkness, lights shone from every room in the palace, and in dreadful suspense and discomfort they waited for Mogodore's next move.
determinedlyadverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmənədli/
with determination; in a determined manner
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading Dusk turned to darkness, lights shone from every room in the palace, and in dreadful suspense and discomfort they waited for Mogodore's next move.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Dusk turned to darkness, lights shone from every room in the palace, and in dreadful suspense and discomfort they waited for Mogodore's next move.
DusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Dusk turned to darkness, lights shone from every room in the palace, and in dreadful suspense and discomfort they waited for Mogodore's next move.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Dusk turned to darkness, lights shone from every room in the palace, and in dreadful suspense and discomfort they waited for Mogodore's next move.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Her Majesty, Queen Ozma is wanted within," bawled the first man, looking around.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Mogodore Meets More Magic Soon the fragrance of an appetizing repast began to float out to the unhappy prisoners in the garden.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dusk turned to darkness, lights shone from every room in the palace, and in dreadful suspense and discomfort they waited for Mogodore's next move.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Mogodore Meets More Magic Soon the fragrance of an appetizing repast began to float out to the unhappy prisoners in the garden.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dusk turned to darkness, lights shone from every room in the palace, and in dreadful suspense and discomfort they waited for Mogodore's next move.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Mogodore Meets More Magic Soon the fragrance of an appetizing repast began to float out to the unhappy prisoners in the garden.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mogodore Meets More Magic Soon the fragrance of an appetizing repast began to float out to the unhappy prisoners in the garden.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Her Majesty, Queen Ozma is wanted within," bawled the first man, looking around.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Dusk turned to darkness, lights shone from every room in the palace, and in dreadful suspense and discomfort they waited for Mogodore's next move.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Her Majesty, Queen Ozma is wanted within," bawled the first man, looking around.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Mogodore Meets More Magic Soon the fragrance of an appetizing repast began to float out to the unhappy prisoners in the garden.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading "Her Majesty, Queen Ozma is wanted within," bawled the first man, looking around.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Her Majesty, Queen Ozma is wanted within," bawled the first man, looking around.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
take in marriage
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
MeetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading Mogodore Meets More Magic Soon the fragrance of an appetizing repast began to float out to the unhappy prisoners in the garden.
Mogodore
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From this reading Mogodore Meets More Magic Soon the fragrance of an appetizing repast began to float out to the unhappy prisoners in the garden.
Mogodore's
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From this reading Dusk turned to darkness, lights shone from every room in the palace, and in dreadful suspense and discomfort they waited for Mogodore's next move.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mogodore Meets More Magic Soon the fragrance of an appetizing repast began to float out to the unhappy prisoners in the garden.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dusk turned to darkness, lights shone from every room in the palace, and in dreadful suspense and discomfort they waited for Mogodore's next move.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Dusk turned to darkness, lights shone from every room in the palace, and in dreadful suspense and discomfort they waited for Mogodore's next move.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mogodore Meets More Magic Soon the fragrance of an appetizing repast began to float out to the unhappy prisoners in the garden.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mogodore Meets More Magic Soon the fragrance of an appetizing repast began to float out to the unhappy prisoners in the garden.
Oz
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From this reading "Ozma of Oz, this way please."
Ozma
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From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Dusk turned to darkness, lights shone from every room in the palace, and in dreadful suspense and discomfort they waited for Mogodore's next move.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Ozma of Oz, this way please."
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Mogodore Meets More Magic Soon the fragrance of an appetizing repast began to float out to the unhappy prisoners in the garden.
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 "Her Majesty, Queen Ozma is wanted within," bawled the first man, looking around.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Mogodore Meets More Magic Soon the fragrance of an appetizing repast began to float out to the unhappy prisoners in the garden.
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Dusk turned to darkness, lights shone from every room in the palace, and in dreadful suspense and discomfort they waited for Mogodore's next move.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Dusk turned to darkness, lights shone from every room in the palace, and in dreadful suspense and discomfort they waited for Mogodore's next move.
in the near future
From this reading Mogodore Meets More Magic Soon the fragrance of an appetizing repast began to float out to the unhappy prisoners in the garden.
spearmen
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From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading Dusk turned to darkness, lights shone from every room in the palace, and in dreadful suspense and discomfort they waited for Mogodore's next move.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mogodore Meets More Magic Soon the fragrance of an appetizing repast began to float out to the unhappy prisoners in the garden.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dusk turned to darkness, lights shone from every room in the palace, and in dreadful suspense and discomfort they waited for Mogodore's next move.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Ozma of Oz, this way please."
bound or secured closely
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mogodore Meets More Magic Soon the fragrance of an appetizing repast began to float out to the unhappy prisoners in the garden.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
TrotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Dusk turned to darkness, lights shone from every room in the palace, and in dreadful suspense and discomfort they waited for Mogodore's next move.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Mogodore Meets More Magic Soon the fragrance of an appetizing repast began to float out to the unhappy prisoners in the garden.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Dusk turned to darkness, lights shone from every room in the palace, and in dreadful suspense and discomfort they waited for Mogodore's next move.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "Her Majesty, Queen Ozma is wanted within," bawled the first man, looking around.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Ozma of Oz, this way please."
which person or people
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Her Majesty, Queen Ozma is wanted within," bawled the first man, looking around.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That robber baron really means to marry you," groaned Trot, who was tied to a tree near Ozma, and as if to confirm her words two spearmen came marching determinedly toward them.
