used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are only a few more mysteries to clear up before we leave for a time the jolly Kingdom of Oz.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bad little gnome assured Ozma that he had reformed and begged for another chance, but this time Ozma knew better, and putting on her Magic Belt she whispered a few secret words.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The bad little gnome assured Ozma that he had reformed and begged for another chance, but this time Ozma knew better, and putting on her Magic Belt she whispered a few secret words.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are only a few more mysteries to clear up before we leave for a time the jolly Kingdom of Oz.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “He will nev-er re-form,” said Tik Tok mournfully, as Ruggedo finished his recital.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The bad little gnome assured Ozma that he had reformed and begged for another chance, but this time Ozma knew better, and putting on her Magic Belt she whispered a few secret words.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The bad little gnome assured Ozma that he had reformed and begged for another chance, but this time Ozma knew better, and putting on her Magic Belt she whispered a few secret words.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There are only a few more mysteries to clear up before we leave for a time the jolly Kingdom of Oz.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading The bad little gnome assured Ozma that he had reformed and begged for another chance, but this time Ozma knew better, and putting on her Magic Belt she whispered a few secret words.
BeltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading The bad little gnome assured Ozma that he had reformed and begged for another chance, but this time Ozma knew better, and putting on her Magic Belt she whispered a few secret words.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The bad little gnome assured Ozma that he had reformed and begged for another chance, but this time Ozma knew better, and putting on her Magic Belt she whispered a few secret words.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The bad little gnome assured Ozma that he had reformed and begged for another chance, but this time Ozma knew better, and putting on her Magic Belt she whispered a few secret words.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ruggedo, much shaken by his terrible experiences with Glegg’s magic, confessed everything to Ozma on her return to the Emerald City.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The bad little gnome assured Ozma that he had reformed and begged for another chance, but this time Ozma knew better, and putting on her Magic Belt she whispered a few secret words.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Ruggedo, much shaken by his terrible experiences with Glegg’s magic, confessed everything to Ozma on her return to the Emerald City.
rid of obstructions
From this reading There are only a few more mysteries to clear up before we leave for a time the jolly Kingdom of Oz.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Ruggedo, much shaken by his terrible experiences with Glegg’s magic, confessed everything to Ozma on her return to the Emerald City.
EmeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading Ruggedo, much shaken by his terrible experiences with Glegg’s magic, confessed everything to Ozma on her return to the Emerald City.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Ruggedo, much shaken by his terrible experiences with Glegg’s magic, confessed everything to Ozma on her return to the Emerald City.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Ruggedo, much shaken by his terrible experiences with Glegg’s magic, confessed everything to Ozma on her return to the Emerald City.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There are only a few more mysteries to clear up before we leave for a time the jolly Kingdom of Oz.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading “He will nev-er re-form,” said Tik Tok mournfully, as Ruggedo finished his recital.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There are only a few more mysteries to clear up before we leave for a time the jolly Kingdom of Oz.
Glegg's
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From this reading Ruggedo, much shaken by his terrible experiences with Glegg’s magic, confessed everything to Ozma on her return to the Emerald City.
gnomenounUS /noʊm/
a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure
From this reading The bad little gnome assured Ozma that he had reformed and begged for another chance, but this time Ozma knew better, and putting on her Magic Belt she whispered a few secret words.
gnome's
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From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He will nev-er re-form,” said Tik Tok mournfully, as Ruggedo finished his recital.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruggedo, much shaken by his terrible experiences with Glegg’s magic, confessed everything to Ozma on her return to the Emerald City.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruggedo, much shaken by his terrible experiences with Glegg’s magic, confessed everything to Ozma on her return to the Emerald City.
how
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From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
impaledverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪld/
past form of “impale” — pierce with a sharp stake or point
From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading There are only a few more mysteries to clear up before we leave for a time the jolly Kingdom of Oz.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading There are only a few more mysteries to clear up before we leave for a time the jolly Kingdom of Oz.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The bad little gnome assured Ozma that he had reformed and begged for another chance, but this time Ozma knew better, and putting on her Magic Belt she whispered a few secret words.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
go away from a place
From this reading There are only a few more mysteries to clear up before we leave for a time the jolly Kingdom of Oz.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Ruggedo, much shaken by his terrible experiences with Glegg’s magic, confessed everything to Ozma on her return to the Emerald City.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are only a few more mysteries to clear up before we leave for a time the jolly Kingdom of Oz.
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading “He will nev-er re-form,” said Tik Tok mournfully, as Ruggedo finished his recital.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Ruggedo, much shaken by his terrible experiences with Glegg’s magic, confessed everything to Ozma on her return to the Emerald City.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading There are only a few more mysteries to clear up before we leave for a time the jolly Kingdom of Oz.
nev-er
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From this reading “He will nev-er re-form,” said Tik Tok mournfully, as Ruggedo finished his recital.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are only a few more mysteries to clear up before we leave for a time the jolly Kingdom of Oz.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ruggedo, much shaken by his terrible experiences with Glegg’s magic, confessed everything to Ozma on her return to the Emerald City.
and nothing more
From this reading There are only a few more mysteries to clear up before we leave for a time the jolly Kingdom of Oz.
Oz
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From this reading There are only a few more mysteries to clear up before we leave for a time the jolly Kingdom of Oz.
Ozma
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From this reading Ruggedo, much shaken by his terrible experiences with Glegg’s magic, confessed everything to Ozma on her return to the Emerald City.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading The bad little gnome assured Ozma that he had reformed and begged for another chance, but this time Ozma knew better, and putting on her Magic Belt she whispered a few secret words.
re-form
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From this reading “He will nev-er re-form,” said Tik Tok mournfully, as Ruggedo finished his recital.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading “He will nev-er re-form,” said Tik Tok mournfully, as Ruggedo finished his recital.
reformedadjectiveUS /rɪˈfɔːrmd/
of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran
From this reading The bad little gnome assured Ozma that he had reformed and begged for another chance, but this time Ozma knew better, and putting on her Magic Belt she whispered a few secret words.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Ruggedo, much shaken by his terrible experiences with Glegg’s magic, confessed everything to Ozma on her return to the Emerald City.
Ruggedo
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From this reading Ruggedo, much shaken by his terrible experiences with Glegg’s magic, confessed everything to Ozma on her return to the Emerald City.
RulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “He will nev-er re-form,” said Tik Tok mournfully, as Ruggedo finished his recital.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The bad little gnome assured Ozma that he had reformed and begged for another chance, but this time Ozma knew better, and putting on her Magic Belt she whispered a few secret words.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Ruggedo, much shaken by his terrible experiences with Glegg’s magic, confessed everything to Ozma on her return to the Emerald City.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The bad little gnome assured Ozma that he had reformed and begged for another chance, but this time Ozma knew better, and putting on her Magic Belt she whispered a few secret words.
spikesnounUS /spaɪks/
plural of “spike” — a transient variation in voltage or current
From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Ruggedo, much shaken by his terrible experiences with Glegg’s magic, confessed everything to Ozma on her return to the Emerald City.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The bad little gnome assured Ozma that he had reformed and begged for another chance, but this time Ozma knew better, and putting on her Magic Belt she whispered a few secret words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are only a few more mysteries to clear up before we leave for a time the jolly Kingdom of Oz.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are only a few more mysteries to clear up before we leave for a time the jolly Kingdom of Oz.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The bad little gnome assured Ozma that he had reformed and begged for another chance, but this time Ozma knew better, and putting on her Magic Belt she whispered a few secret words.
Tik
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From this reading “He will nev-er re-form,” said Tik Tok mournfully, as Ruggedo finished his recital.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There are only a few more mysteries to clear up before we leave for a time the jolly Kingdom of Oz.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are only a few more mysteries to clear up before we leave for a time the jolly Kingdom of Oz.
Tok
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From this reading “He will nev-er re-form,” said Tik Tok mournfully, as Ruggedo finished his recital.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There are only a few more mysteries to clear up before we leave for a time the jolly Kingdom of Oz.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There are only a few more mysteries to clear up before we leave for a time the jolly Kingdom of Oz.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading The bad little gnome assured Ozma that he had reformed and begged for another chance, but this time Ozma knew better, and putting on her Magic Belt she whispered a few secret words.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “He will nev-er re-form,” said Tik Tok mournfully, as Ruggedo finished his recital.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ruggedo, much shaken by his terrible experiences with Glegg’s magic, confessed everything to Ozma on her return to the Emerald City.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The bad little gnome assured Ozma that he had reformed and begged for another chance, but this time Ozma knew better, and putting on her Magic Belt she whispered a few secret words.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You can imagine the surprise of the little Fairy Ruler on learning how her palace had come to be impaled upon the spikes of the wicked old gnome’s gray head.
