Chapter I

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

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

(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 They wear red caps and green jackets and are very fond of hunting--indeed they are most often seen on horseback followed by packs of little hounds of all the colours of the rainbow.

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

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

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

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading They wear red caps and green jackets and are very fond of hunting--indeed they are most often seen on horseback followed by packs of little hounds of all the colours of the rainbow.

an occurrence of something

From this reading They are rather inclined to be mischievous and spiteful, and that is why they are called by such good names, in case they should be listening!

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading They wear red caps and green jackets and are very fond of hunting--indeed they are most often seen on horseback followed by packs of little hounds of all the colours of the rainbow.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

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From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

divisible by two

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

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

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

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

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading They wear red caps and green jackets and are very fond of hunting--indeed they are most often seen on horseback followed by packs of little hounds of all the colours of the rainbow.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading They wear red caps and green jackets and are very fond of hunting--indeed they are most often seen on horseback followed by packs of little hounds of all the colours of the rainbow.

set up or found

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading They are rather inclined to be mischievous and spiteful, and that is why they are called by such good names, in case they should be listening!

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading They wear red caps and green jackets and are very fond of hunting--indeed they are most often seen on horseback followed by packs of little hounds of all the colours of the rainbow.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

the back of a horse

From this reading They wear red caps and green jackets and are very fond of hunting--indeed they are most often seen on horseback followed by packs of little hounds of all the colours of the rainbow.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading They wear red caps and green jackets and are very fond of hunting--indeed they are most often seen on horseback followed by packs of little hounds of all the colours of the rainbow.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading They wear red caps and green jackets and are very fond of hunting--indeed they are most often seen on horseback followed by packs of little hounds of all the colours of the rainbow.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

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

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading They are rather inclined to be mischievous and spiteful, and that is why they are called by such good names, in case they should be listening!

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading They wear red caps and green jackets and are very fond of hunting--indeed they are most often seen on horseback followed by packs of little hounds of all the colours of the rainbow.

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

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

a small island

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

plural of “jacket” — a short coat

From this reading They wear red caps and green jackets and are very fond of hunting--indeed they are most often seen on horseback followed by packs of little hounds of all the colours of the rainbow.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

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From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading They are rather inclined to be mischievous and spiteful, and that is why they are called by such good names, in case they should be listening!

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859)

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

the ancient Gaelic formerly spoken on the Isle of Man; the language is sometimes used on ceremonial occasions

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

naughtily or annoyingly playful

From this reading They are rather inclined to be mischievous and spiteful, and that is why they are called by such good names, in case they should be listening!

plural of “mortal” — a human being

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

used to form the superlative

From this reading They wear red caps and green jackets and are very fond of hunting--indeed they are most often seen on horseback followed by packs of little hounds of all the colours of the rainbow.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading They are rather inclined to be mischievous and spiteful, and that is why they are called by such good names, in case they should be listening!

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

many times at short intervals

From this reading They wear red caps and green jackets and are very fond of hunting--indeed they are most often seen on horseback followed by packs of little hounds of all the colours of the rainbow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They wear red caps and green jackets and are very fond of hunting--indeed they are most often seen on horseback followed by packs of little hounds of all the colours of the rainbow.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

in other respects or ways

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number

From this reading They wear red caps and green jackets and are very fond of hunting--indeed they are most often seen on horseback followed by packs of little hounds of all the colours of the rainbow.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain

From this reading They wear red caps and green jackets and are very fond of hunting--indeed they are most often seen on horseback followed by packs of little hounds of all the colours of the rainbow.

on the contrary

From this reading They are rather inclined to be mischievous and spiteful, and that is why they are called by such good names, in case they should be listening!

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading They wear red caps and green jackets and are very fond of hunting--indeed they are most often seen on horseback followed by packs of little hounds of all the colours of the rainbow.

precisely, exactly

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They wear red caps and green jackets and are very fond of hunting--indeed they are most often seen on horseback followed by packs of little hounds of all the colours of the rainbow.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite

From this reading They are rather inclined to be mischievous and spiteful, and that is why they are called by such good names, in case they should be listening!

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

not in physical motion

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading They are rather inclined to be mischievous and spiteful, and that is why they are called by such good names, in case they should be listening!

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

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

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

very small

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

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

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

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

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

precisely as stated

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

be dressed in

From this reading They wear red caps and green jackets and are very fond of hunting--indeed they are most often seen on horseback followed by packs of little hounds of all the colours of the rainbow.

in or at the place that

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

which person or people

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading They are rather inclined to be mischievous and spiteful, and that is why they are called by such good names, in case they should be listening!

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here--they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or sometimes even the Lil' Boys.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come--Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann.