used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
anew
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When she saw the unhappy puppet hanging by his throat, and dancing up and down in the gusts of the north wind, she was moved by compassion.
from appearances alone
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are your orders, gracious Fairy?" he asked, inclining his beak in sign of reverence.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What are your orders, gracious Fairy?" he asked, inclining his beak in sign of reverence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this signal there came a sound of the sweep of wings flying rapidly and a large Falcon flew on to the window-sill.
beaknounUS /biːk/
beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)
From this reading "What are your orders, gracious Fairy?" he asked, inclining his beak in sign of reverence.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When she saw the unhappy puppet hanging by his throat, and dancing up and down in the gusts of the north wind, she was moved by compassion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
a young person of either sex
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
clapsnounUS /klæps/
plural of “clap” — a sudden very loud noise
From this reading Striking her hands together, she gave three little claps.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading When she saw the unhappy puppet hanging by his throat, and dancing up and down in the gusts of the north wind, she was moved by compassion.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading When she saw the unhappy puppet hanging by his throat, and dancing up and down in the gusts of the north wind, she was moved by compassion.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When she saw the unhappy puppet hanging by his throat, and dancing up and down in the gusts of the north wind, she was moved by compassion.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading "What are your orders, gracious Fairy?" he asked, inclining his beak in sign of reverence.
FalconnounUS /ˈfælkən/
diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
From this reading At this signal there came a sound of the sweep of wings flying rapidly and a large Falcon flew on to the window-sill.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading At this signal there came a sound of the sweep of wings flying rapidly and a large Falcon flew on to the window-sill.
moving swiftly
From this reading At this signal there came a sound of the sweep of wings flying rapidly and a large Falcon flew on to the window-sill.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Striking her hands together, she gave three little claps.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading "What are your orders, gracious Fairy?" he asked, inclining his beak in sign of reverence.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading When she saw the unhappy puppet hanging by his throat, and dancing up and down in the gusts of the north wind, she was moved by compassion.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Striking her hands together, she gave three little claps.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading When she saw the unhappy puppet hanging by his throat, and dancing up and down in the gusts of the north wind, she was moved by compassion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What are your orders, gracious Fairy?" he asked, inclining his beak in sign of reverence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Striking her hands together, she gave three little claps.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When she saw the unhappy puppet hanging by his throat, and dancing up and down in the gusts of the north wind, she was moved by compassion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she saw the unhappy puppet hanging by his throat, and dancing up and down in the gusts of the north wind, she was moved by compassion.
incliningnoun
the act of inclining; bending forward
From this reading "What are your orders, gracious Fairy?" he asked, inclining his beak in sign of reverence.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At this signal there came a sound of the sweep of wings flying rapidly and a large Falcon flew on to the window-sill.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Striking her hands together, she gave three little claps.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading When she saw the unhappy puppet hanging by his throat, and dancing up and down in the gusts of the north wind, she was moved by compassion.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading When she saw the unhappy puppet hanging by his throat, and dancing up and down in the gusts of the north wind, she was moved by compassion.
OaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At this signal there came a sound of the sweep of wings flying rapidly and a large Falcon flew on to the window-sill.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "What are your orders, gracious Fairy?" he asked, inclining his beak in sign of reverence.
Pinocchio
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
PUPPETnounUS /ˈpʌpət/
a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
with speed
From this reading At this signal there came a sound of the sweep of wings flying rapidly and a large Falcon flew on to the window-sill.
RESCUESnounUS /ˈreskjuːz/
plural of “rescue” — recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading "What are your orders, gracious Fairy?" he asked, inclining his beak in sign of reverence.
cut with a saw
From this reading When she saw the unhappy puppet hanging by his throat, and dancing up and down in the gusts of the north wind, she was moved by compassion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she saw the unhappy puppet hanging by his throat, and dancing up and down in the gusts of the north wind, she was moved by compassion.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "What are your orders, gracious Fairy?" he asked, inclining his beak in sign of reverence.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading At this signal there came a sound of the sweep of wings flying rapidly and a large Falcon flew on to the window-sill.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading At this signal there came a sound of the sweep of wings flying rapidly and a large Falcon flew on to the window-sill.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Striking her hands together, she gave three little claps.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading At this signal there came a sound of the sweep of wings flying rapidly and a large Falcon flew on to the window-sill.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At this signal there came a sound of the sweep of wings flying rapidly and a large Falcon flew on to the window-sill.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this signal there came a sound of the sweep of wings flying rapidly and a large Falcon flew on to the window-sill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Striking her hands together, she gave three little claps.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading When she saw the unhappy puppet hanging by his throat, and dancing up and down in the gusts of the north wind, she was moved by compassion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Striking her hands together, she gave three little claps.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading When she saw the unhappy puppet hanging by his throat, and dancing up and down in the gusts of the north wind, she was moved by compassion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When she saw the unhappy puppet hanging by his throat, and dancing up and down in the gusts of the north wind, she was moved by compassion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are your orders, gracious Fairy?" he asked, inclining his beak in sign of reverence.
at the time that
From this reading When she saw the unhappy puppet hanging by his throat, and dancing up and down in the gusts of the north wind, she was moved by compassion.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading When she saw the unhappy puppet hanging by his throat, and dancing up and down in the gusts of the north wind, she was moved by compassion.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
window-sill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this signal there came a sound of the sweep of wings flying rapidly and a large Falcon flew on to the window-sill.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading At this signal there came a sound of the sweep of wings flying rapidly and a large Falcon flew on to the window-sill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CHILD RESCUES THE PUPPET While poor Pinocchio, suspended to a branch of the Big Oak, was apparently more dead than alive, the beautiful Child with blue hair came again to the window.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are your orders, gracious Fairy?" he asked, inclining his beak in sign of reverence.
