used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I wonder," asked the woodcutter, "if you'd mind not talking for a moment?
(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 I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It is done," said the fairy, and at once the woodcutter was sensible of an inward elation like the effect of good champagne, only more so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is a delicate crisis and demands concentration.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I wonder," asked the woodcutter, "if you'd mind not talking for a moment?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It is done," said the fairy, and at once the woodcutter was sensible of an inward elation like the effect of good champagne, only more so.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading "It is done," said the fairy, and at once the woodcutter was sensible of an inward elation like the effect of good champagne, only more so.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading This is a delicate crisis and demands concentration.
without stop or interruption
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading This is a delicate crisis and demands concentration.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading This is a delicate crisis and demands concentration.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading This is a delicate crisis and demands concentration.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "It is done," said the fairy, and at once the woodcutter was sensible of an inward elation like the effect of good champagne, only more so.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "It is done," said the fairy, and at once the woodcutter was sensible of an inward elation like the effect of good champagne, only more so.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading "It is done," said the fairy, and at once the woodcutter was sensible of an inward elation like the effect of good champagne, only more so.
endowverbUS /enˈdaʊ/
give qualities or abilities to
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
at any time
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading "It is done," said the fairy, and at once the woodcutter was sensible of an inward elation like the effect of good champagne, only more so.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I wonder," asked the woodcutter, "if you'd mind not talking for a moment?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It is done," said the fairy, and at once the woodcutter was sensible of an inward elation like the effect of good champagne, only more so.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder," asked the woodcutter, "if you'd mind not talking for a moment?
I'm
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From this reading "I'm really managing this rather well," he thought with a smile.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I wonder," asked the woodcutter, "if you'd mind not talking for a moment?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading "It is done," said the fairy, and at once the woodcutter was sensible of an inward elation like the effect of good champagne, only more so.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is a delicate crisis and demands concentration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It is done," said the fairy, and at once the woodcutter was sensible of an inward elation like the effect of good champagne, only more so.
engage in
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "I'm really managing this rather well," he thought with a smile.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "I wonder," asked the woodcutter, "if you'd mind not talking for a moment?
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
a particular point in time
From this reading "I wonder," asked the woodcutter, "if you'd mind not talking for a moment?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It is done," said the fairy, and at once the woodcutter was sensible of an inward elation like the effect of good champagne, only more so.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I wonder," asked the woodcutter, "if you'd mind not talking for a moment?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
on one occasion
From this reading "It is done," said the fairy, and at once the woodcutter was sensible of an inward elation like the effect of good champagne, only more so.
and nothing more
From this reading "It is done," said the fairy, and at once the woodcutter was sensible of an inward elation like the effect of good champagne, only more so.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
on the contrary
From this reading "I'm really managing this rather well," he thought with a smile.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I'm really managing this rather well," he thought with a smile.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is done," said the fairy, and at once the woodcutter was sensible of an inward elation like the effect of good champagne, only more so.
self-esteemnoun
a feeling of pride in yourself
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading "It is done," said the fairy, and at once the woodcutter was sensible of an inward elation like the effect of good champagne, only more so.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "I'm really managing this rather well," he thought with a smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "I wonder," asked the woodcutter, "if you'd mind not talking for a moment?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I wonder," asked the woodcutter, "if you'd mind not talking for a moment?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is a delicate crisis and demands concentration.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I'm really managing this rather well," he thought with a smile.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
unalterableadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːltərəbəl/
not capable of being changed or altered
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is done," said the fairy, and at once the woodcutter was sensible of an inward elation like the effect of good champagne, only more so.
(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 "I'm really managing this rather well," he thought with a smile.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder," asked the woodcutter, "if you'd mind not talking for a moment?
woodcutternounUS /ˈwʊdˌkʌt.ər/
A person whose work is chopping down trees and gathering firewood.
From this reading "I wonder," asked the woodcutter, "if you'd mind not talking for a moment?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I think that first of all," he continued thoughtfully, "I will suggest that you endow me with perfect and unalterable self-esteem for ever, so that in case I make a fool of myself over the other two wishes I shall not have the misery of perceiving it."
you'd
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From this reading "I wonder," asked the woodcutter, "if you'd mind not talking for a moment?
