Chapter VIII · Fairy Folk

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

possessing life

From this reading Every wood, valley, hill, and mountain of Cannibal-land is alive with fairies, elves, imps, hobgoblins, and other children of the imagination.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The fairy folk of Fiji are never so happy as when engaged in some sort of mischief.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Every wood, valley, hill, and mountain of Cannibal-land is alive with fairies, elves, imps, hobgoblins, and other children of the imagination.

plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Every wood, valley, hill, and mountain of Cannibal-land is alive with fairies, elves, imps, hobgoblins, and other children of the imagination.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading Lolóma was full of wild dreaming imaginations.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

an acronym for emissions of light and very low frequency perturbations due to electromagnetic pulse sources

From this reading Every wood, valley, hill, and mountain of Cannibal-land is alive with fairies, elves, imps, hobgoblins, and other children of the imagination.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading The fairy folk of Fiji are never so happy as when engaged in some sort of mischief.

take or catch as if in a snare or trap

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every wood, valley, hill, and mountain of Cannibal-land is alive with fairies, elves, imps, hobgoblins, and other children of the imagination.

every person

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Every wood, valley, hill, and mountain of Cannibal-land is alive with fairies, elves, imps, hobgoblins, and other children of the imagination.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading The fairy folk of Fiji are never so happy as when engaged in some sort of mischief.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

an independent state within the British Commonwealth located on the Fiji Islands

From this reading The fairy folk of Fiji are never so happy as when engaged in some sort of mischief.

a native or inhabitant of Fiji

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading The fairy folk of Fiji are never so happy as when engaged in some sort of mischief.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Lolóma was full of wild dreaming imaginations.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The fairy folk of Fiji are never so happy as when engaged in some sort of mischief.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Every wood, valley, hill, and mountain of Cannibal-land is alive with fairies, elves, imps, hobgoblins, and other children of the imagination.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Every wood, valley, hill, and mountain of Cannibal-land is alive with fairies, elves, imps, hobgoblins, and other children of the imagination.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Every wood, valley, hill, and mountain of Cannibal-land is alive with fairies, elves, imps, hobgoblins, and other children of the imagination.

plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Lolóma was full of wild dreaming imaginations.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Every wood, valley, hill, and mountain of Cannibal-land is alive with fairies, elves, imps, hobgoblins, and other children of the imagination.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Lolóma was full of wild dreaming imaginations.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading The fairy folk of Fiji are never so happy as when engaged in some sort of mischief.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Every wood, valley, hill, and mountain of Cannibal-land is alive with fairies, elves, imps, hobgoblins, and other children of the imagination.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The fairy folk of Fiji are never so happy as when engaged in some sort of mischief.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lolóma was full of wild dreaming imaginations.

plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

on one occasion

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Every wood, valley, hill, and mountain of Cannibal-land is alive with fairies, elves, imps, hobgoblins, and other children of the imagination.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The fairy folk of Fiji are never so happy as when engaged in some sort of mischief.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The fairy folk of Fiji are never so happy as when engaged in some sort of mischief.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The fairy folk of Fiji are never so happy as when engaged in some sort of mischief.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Every wood, valley, hill, and mountain of Cannibal-land is alive with fairies, elves, imps, hobgoblins, and other children of the imagination.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Lolóma was full of wild dreaming imaginations.

at the time that

From this reading The fairy folk of Fiji are never so happy as when engaged in some sort of mischief.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Lolóma was full of wild dreaming imaginations.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Every wood, valley, hill, and mountain of Cannibal-land is alive with fairies, elves, imps, hobgoblins, and other children of the imagination.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Every wood, valley, hill, and mountain of Cannibal-land is alive with fairies, elves, imps, hobgoblins, and other children of the imagination.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Her airy fancy had fed upon the romantic legends and ballads of her native land, and her belief in pixies, dreams, omens, and a whole world of Fijian impossibilities was as profound as her belief in the existence of the sun.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading It has happened more than once, tradition says, that some of their number have been captured and detained as objects of worship by their captors, but everyone admits that to entrap them is one of the most difficult things in the world.