used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading June remembered the phantoms of Paradise Court, and, in a different manner from the Pharaoh whom Moses chided, hardened her heart.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If this could not be before she must yield up the crown, then it must be after.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading June remembered the phantoms of Paradise Court, and, in a different manner from the Pharaoh whom Moses chided, hardened her heart.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In any case, it must be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Oberon, or no Oberon, the fairies should come back to London town!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If this could not be before she must yield up the crown, then it must be after.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If this could not be before she must yield up the crown, then it must be after.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In any case, it must be.
chidedverbUS /ˈtʃaɪdɪd/
past form of “chide” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading June remembered the phantoms of Paradise Court, and, in a different manner from the Pharaoh whom Moses chided, hardened her heart.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Oberon, or no Oberon, the fairies should come back to London town!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If this could not be before she must yield up the crown, then it must be after.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading June remembered the phantoms of Paradise Court, and, in a different manner from the Pharaoh whom Moses chided, hardened her heart.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading If this could not be before she must yield up the crown, then it must be after.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading June remembered the phantoms of Paradise Court, and, in a different manner from the Pharaoh whom Moses chided, hardened her heart.
Elfdom
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Oberon, or no Oberon, the fairies should come back to London town!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading June remembered the phantoms of Paradise Court, and, in a different manner from the Pharaoh whom Moses chided, hardened her heart.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading June remembered the phantoms of Paradise Court, and, in a different manner from the Pharaoh whom Moses chided, hardened her heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading June remembered the phantoms of Paradise Court, and, in a different manner from the Pharaoh whom Moses chided, hardened her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading June remembered the phantoms of Paradise Court, and, in a different manner from the Pharaoh whom Moses chided, hardened her heart.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this could not be before she must yield up the crown, then it must be after.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading June remembered the phantoms of Paradise Court, and, in a different manner from the Pharaoh whom Moses chided, hardened her heart.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If this could not be before she must yield up the crown, then it must be after.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading June remembered the phantoms of Paradise Court, and, in a different manner from the Pharaoh whom Moses chided, hardened her heart.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Oberon, or no Oberon, the fairies should come back to London town!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading June remembered the phantoms of Paradise Court, and, in a different manner from the Pharaoh whom Moses chided, hardened her heart.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
MosesnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading June remembered the phantoms of Paradise Court, and, in a different manner from the Pharaoh whom Moses chided, hardened her heart.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
not any; not one
From this reading Oberon, or no Oberon, the fairies should come back to London town!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If this could not be before she must yield up the crown, then it must be after.
Oberon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oberon, or no Oberon, the fairies should come back to London town!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading June remembered the phantoms of Paradise Court, and, in a different manner from the Pharaoh whom Moses chided, hardened her heart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Oberon, or no Oberon, the fairies should come back to London town!
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading June remembered the phantoms of Paradise Court, and, in a different manner from the Pharaoh whom Moses chided, hardened her heart.
phantomsnounUS /ˈfæntəmz/
plural of “phantom” — a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading June remembered the phantoms of Paradise Court, and, in a different manner from the Pharaoh whom Moses chided, hardened her heart.
PharaohnounUS /ˈferoʊ/
the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
From this reading June remembered the phantoms of Paradise Court, and, in a different manner from the Pharaoh whom Moses chided, hardened her heart.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
re-createverb
create anew
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading June remembered the phantoms of Paradise Court, and, in a different manner from the Pharaoh whom Moses chided, hardened her heart.
possessing material wealth
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If this could not be before she must yield up the crown, then it must be after.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Oberon, or no Oberon, the fairies should come back to London town!
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
make square
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
SuburbianounUS /səˈbɜːrbiə/
a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading June remembered the phantoms of Paradise Court, and, in a different manner from the Pharaoh whom Moses chided, hardened her heart.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If this could not be before she must yield up the crown, then it must be after.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If this could not be before she must yield up the crown, then it must be after.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oberon, or no Oberon, the fairies should come back to London town!
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Oberon, or no Oberon, the fairies should come back to London town!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If this could not be before she must yield up the crown, then it must be after.
precisely as stated
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading June remembered the phantoms of Paradise Court, and, in a different manner from the Pharaoh whom Moses chided, hardened her heart.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading For the sake of the so-called rich, as well as for the sake of the very poor, they must re-create Elfdom within the seven square miles, and carry their blessed influence through Suburbia.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading If this could not be before she must yield up the crown, then it must be after.
