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From this reading It was the sixth member who discovered, after the committee meeting, that the address on the forsaken broomstick's collar was: Number 100 Beautiful Way, Mitten Island, London.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
speak to
From this reading It was the sixth member who discovered, after the committee meeting, that the address on the forsaken broomstick's collar was: Number 100 Beautiful Way, Mitten Island, London.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was the sixth member who discovered, after the committee meeting, that the address on the forsaken broomstick's collar was: Number 100 Beautiful Way, Mitten Island, London.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The sixth member, although she was a member of committees, was neither a real expert in, nor a real lover of, Doing Good.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading In Doing Good, I think, we have got into bad habits.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was the sixth member who discovered, after the committee meeting, that the address on the forsaken broomstick's collar was: Number 100 Beautiful Way, Mitten Island, London.
broomstick's
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From this reading It was the sixth member who discovered, after the committee meeting, that the address on the forsaken broomstick's collar was: Number 100 Beautiful Way, Mitten Island, London.
busesnounUS /ˈbʌsɪz/
plural of “bus” — a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading On Mitten Island there is a model village, consisting of several hundred houses, two churches, and one shop.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading It was the sixth member who discovered, after the committee meeting, that the address on the forsaken broomstick's collar was: Number 100 Beautiful Way, Mitten Island, London.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
COMMITTEEnounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
committeesnounUS /kəˈmɪtiz/
plural of “committee” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The sixth member, although she was a member of committees, was neither a real expert in, nor a real lover of, Doing Good.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading On Mitten Island there is a model village, consisting of several hundred houses, two churches, and one shop.
travel across or pass over
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was the sixth member who discovered, after the committee meeting, that the address on the forsaken broomstick's collar was: Number 100 Beautiful Way, Mitten Island, London.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The sixth member, although she was a member of committees, was neither a real expert in, nor a real lover of, Doing Good.
don't
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From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading The sixth member, although she was a member of committees, was neither a real expert in, nor a real lover of, Doing Good.
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
forsakenverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪkən/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading It was the sixth member who discovered, after the committee meeting, that the address on the forsaken broomstick's collar was: Number 100 Beautiful Way, Mitten Island, London.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
the act of departing
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The sixth member, although she was a member of committees, was neither a real expert in, nor a real lover of, Doing Good.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In Doing Good, I think, we have got into bad habits.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading In Doing Good, I think, we have got into bad habits.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On Mitten Island there is a model village, consisting of several hundred houses, two churches, and one shop.
ten 10s
From this reading On Mitten Island there is a model village, consisting of several hundred houses, two churches, and one shop.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sixth member, although she was a member of committees, was neither a real expert in, nor a real lover of, Doing Good.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In Doing Good, I think, we have got into bad habits.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
Kensington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It was the sixth member who discovered, after the committee meeting, that the address on the forsaken broomstick's collar was: Number 100 Beautiful Way, Mitten Island, London.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The sixth member, although she was a member of committees, was neither a real expert in, nor a real lover of, Doing Good.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was the sixth member who discovered, after the committee meeting, that the address on the forsaken broomstick's collar was: Number 100 Beautiful Way, Mitten Island, London.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It was the sixth member who discovered, after the committee meeting, that the address on the forsaken broomstick's collar was: Number 100 Beautiful Way, Mitten Island, London.
MittennounUS /ˈmɪtən/
glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading On Mitten Island there is a model village, consisting of several hundred houses, two churches, and one shop.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The sixth member, although she was a member of committees, was neither a real expert in, nor a real lover of, Doing Good.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The sixth member, although she was a member of committees, was neither a real expert in, nor a real lover of, Doing Good.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was the sixth member who discovered, after the committee meeting, that the address on the forsaken broomstick's collar was: Number 100 Beautiful Way, Mitten Island, London.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Mitten Island there is a model village, consisting of several hundred houses, two churches, and one shop.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On Mitten Island there is a model village, consisting of several hundred houses, two churches, and one shop.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The sixth member, although she was a member of committees, was neither a real expert in, nor a real lover of, Doing Good.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading On Mitten Island there is a model village, consisting of several hundred houses, two churches, and one shop.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sixth member, although she was a member of committees, was neither a real expert in, nor a real lover of, Doing Good.
do one's shopping
From this reading On Mitten Island there is a model village, consisting of several hundred houses, two churches, and one shop.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading It was the sixth member who discovered, after the committee meeting, that the address on the forsaken broomstick's collar was: Number 100 Beautiful Way, Mitten Island, London.
express a supposition
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On Mitten Island there is a model village, consisting of several hundred houses, two churches, and one shop.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading In Doing Good, I think, we have got into bad habits.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On Mitten Island there is a model village, consisting of several hundred houses, two churches, and one shop.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading On Mitten Island there is a model village, consisting of several hundred houses, two churches, and one shop.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the sixth member who discovered, after the committee meeting, that the address on the forsaken broomstick's collar was: Number 100 Beautiful Way, Mitten Island, London.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was the sixth member who discovered, after the committee meeting, that the address on the forsaken broomstick's collar was: Number 100 Beautiful Way, Mitten Island, London.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In Doing Good, I think, we have got into bad habits.
which person or people
From this reading It was the sixth member who discovered, after the committee meeting, that the address on the forsaken broomstick's collar was: Number 100 Beautiful Way, Mitten Island, London.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE COMMITTEE COMES TO MAGIC I don't suppose for a moment that you know Mitten Island: it is a difficult place to get to; you have to change 'buses seven times, going from Kensington, and you have to cross the river by means of a ferry.
