used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
ActsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon Acts The great banquet hall seemed suddenly deserted, and except for faint squeaks and muffled screams quite silent.
(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 Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon Acts The great banquet hall seemed suddenly deserted, and except for faint squeaks and muffled screams quite silent.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon Acts The great banquet hall seemed suddenly deserted, and except for faint squeaks and muffled screams quite silent.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
browniesnounUS /ˈbraʊniz/
plural of “brownie” — a junior Girl Scout
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Why, where have they gone?" cried Ozma.
delightedlyadverb
with delight
From this reading "They're shrunk," shouted Jack delightedly.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon Acts The great banquet hall seemed suddenly deserted, and except for faint squeaks and muffled screams quite silent.
apart from; not including
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon Acts The great banquet hall seemed suddenly deserted, and except for faint squeaks and muffled screams quite silent.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon Acts The great banquet hall seemed suddenly deserted, and except for faint squeaks and muffled screams quite silent.
Flagonnoun
a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine)
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon Acts The great banquet hall seemed suddenly deserted, and except for faint squeaks and muffled screams quite silent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon Acts The great banquet hall seemed suddenly deserted, and except for faint squeaks and muffled screams quite silent.
ForbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon Acts The great banquet hall seemed suddenly deserted, and except for faint squeaks and muffled screams quite silent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Why, where have they gone?" cried Ozma.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon Acts The great banquet hall seemed suddenly deserted, and except for faint squeaks and muffled screams quite silent.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon Acts The great banquet hall seemed suddenly deserted, and except for faint squeaks and muffled screams quite silent.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Why, where have they gone?" cried Ozma.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
the force of workers available
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon Acts The great banquet hall seemed suddenly deserted, and except for faint squeaks and muffled screams quite silent.
not any; not one
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
on one occasion
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
Ozma
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From this reading "Why, where have they gone?" cried Ozma.
Ozma's
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From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon Acts The great banquet hall seemed suddenly deserted, and except for faint squeaks and muffled screams quite silent.
replacingnounUS /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/
the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
cut with a saw
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon Acts The great banquet hall seemed suddenly deserted, and except for faint squeaks and muffled screams quite silent.
scurryingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon Acts The great banquet hall seemed suddenly deserted, and except for faint squeaks and muffled screams quite silent.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
Shirley
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From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "They're shrunk," shouted Jack delightedly.
shrunkverbUS /ʃrʌŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading "They're shrunk," shouted Jack delightedly.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon Acts The great banquet hall seemed suddenly deserted, and except for faint squeaks and muffled screams quite silent.
squeaksnounUS /skwiːks/
plural of “squeak” — a short high-pitched noise
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon Acts The great banquet hall seemed suddenly deserted, and except for faint squeaks and muffled screams quite silent.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon Acts The great banquet hall seemed suddenly deserted, and except for faint squeaks and muffled screams quite silent.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon Acts The great banquet hall seemed suddenly deserted, and except for faint squeaks and muffled screams quite silent.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why, where have they gone?" cried Ozma.
They're
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From this reading "They're shrunk," shouted Jack delightedly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
hard to endure
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading Then all at once she saw, for tumbling from the chairs, scurrying under tables and vainly trying to hide themselves, was a host of men no bigger than brownies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Why, where have they gone?" cried Ozma.
which person or people
From this reading Shirley Sunshine, hurrying around the table, clasped Ozma's hands and both girls stared in stunned silence at Jack, who was calmly replacing his head.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, where have they gone?" cried Ozma.
