used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “And do they obey your orders promptly?” inquired Bud, who felt a little doubt on this point.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Seven thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, may it please your gracious Majesty,” returned Tollydob—“that is, without counting myself.”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes, indeed!” answered the general, proudly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “How many men are there in the royal army, general?”
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading “How many men are there in the royal army, general?”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When Tollydob, still wearing the magic cloak, had bowed before the king, Bud asked:
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When Tollydob, still wearing the magic cloak, had bowed before the king, Bud asked:
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading When Tollydob, still wearing the magic cloak, had bowed before the king, Bud asked:
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading When Tollydob, still wearing the magic cloak, had bowed before the king, Bud asked:
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading When Tollydob, still wearing the magic cloak, had bowed before the king, Bud asked:
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading “Seven thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, may it please your gracious Majesty,” returned Tollydob—“that is, without counting myself.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “And do they obey your orders promptly?” inquired Bud, who felt a little doubt on this point.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “And do they obey your orders promptly?” inquired Bud, who felt a little doubt on this point.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading “And do they obey your orders promptly?” inquired Bud, who felt a little doubt on this point.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “How many men are there in the royal army, general?”
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading “Seven thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, may it please your gracious Majesty,” returned Tollydob—“that is, without counting myself.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Tollydob, still wearing the magic cloak, had bowed before the king, Bud asked:
How
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From this reading “How many men are there in the royal army, general?”
ten 10s
From this reading “Seven thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, may it please your gracious Majesty,” returned Tollydob—“that is, without counting myself.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “How many men are there in the royal army, general?”
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “Yes, indeed!” answered the general, proudly.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “And do they obey your orders promptly?” inquired Bud, who felt a little doubt on this point.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Seven thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, may it please your gracious Majesty,” returned Tollydob—“that is, without counting myself.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Seven thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, may it please your gracious Majesty,” returned Tollydob—“that is, without counting myself.”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading When Tollydob, still wearing the magic cloak, had bowed before the king, Bud asked:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “And do they obey your orders promptly?” inquired Bud, who felt a little doubt on this point.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading When Tollydob, still wearing the magic cloak, had bowed before the king, Bud asked:
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading “Seven thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, may it please your gracious Majesty,” returned Tollydob—“that is, without counting myself.”
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 “How many men are there in the royal army, general?”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Seven thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, may it please your gracious Majesty,” returned Tollydob—“that is, without counting myself.”
the force of workers available
From this reading “How many men are there in the royal army, general?”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “Seven thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, may it please your gracious Majesty,” returned Tollydob—“that is, without counting myself.”
be obedient to
From this reading “And do they obey your orders promptly?” inquired Bud, who felt a little doubt on this point.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “And do they obey your orders promptly?” inquired Bud, who felt a little doubt on this point.
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 “And do they obey your orders promptly?” inquired Bud, who felt a little doubt on this point.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Seven thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, may it please your gracious Majesty,” returned Tollydob—“that is, without counting myself.”
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “And do they obey your orders promptly?” inquired Bud, who felt a little doubt on this point.
with little or no delay
From this reading “And do they obey your orders promptly?” inquired Bud, who felt a little doubt on this point.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading “Yes, indeed!” answered the general, proudly.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Seven thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, may it please your gracious Majesty,” returned Tollydob—“that is, without counting myself.”
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading “How many men are there in the royal army, general?”
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading “Seven thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, may it please your gracious Majesty,” returned Tollydob—“that is, without counting myself.”
seventy-sevenadjective
being seven more than seventy
From this reading “Seven thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, may it please your gracious Majesty,” returned Tollydob—“that is, without counting myself.”
not in physical motion
From this reading When Tollydob, still wearing the magic cloak, had bowed before the king, Bud asked:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Seven thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, may it please your gracious Majesty,” returned Tollydob—“that is, without counting myself.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Tollydob, still wearing the magic cloak, had bowed before the king, Bud asked:
in or at that place or location
From this reading “How many men are there in the royal army, general?”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “And do they obey your orders promptly?” inquired Bud, who felt a little doubt on this point.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “And do they obey your orders promptly?” inquired Bud, who felt a little doubt on this point.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading “Seven thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, may it please your gracious Majesty,” returned Tollydob—“that is, without counting myself.”
Tollydob
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From this reading When Tollydob, still wearing the magic cloak, had bowed before the king, Bud asked:
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading When Tollydob, still wearing the magic cloak, had bowed before the king, Bud asked:
at the time that
From this reading When Tollydob, still wearing the magic cloak, had bowed before the king, Bud asked:
which person or people
From this reading “And do they obey your orders promptly?” inquired Bud, who felt a little doubt on this point.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Seven thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, may it please your gracious Majesty,” returned Tollydob—“that is, without counting myself.”
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, indeed!” answered the general, proudly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Seven thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, may it please your gracious Majesty,” returned Tollydob—“that is, without counting myself.”
