adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Boolooroo was laughing and dancing around in front of them as if well pleased.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The Boolooroo was laughing and dancing around in front of them as if well pleased.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Boolooroo was laughing and dancing around in front of them as if well pleased.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Your orders, most Mighty, Flighty, Tight and Righty Monarch, have been obeyed," said the leader.
Blueskins
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From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
Boolooroo
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From this reading The Boolooroo was laughing and dancing around in front of them as if well pleased.
bowedadjectiveUS /baʊd/
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Very well, Captain.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Take that umbrella and carry it to my Royal Treasury.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The Boolooroo was laughing and dancing around in front of them as if well pleased.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
FlightyadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪti/
guided by whim and fancy
From this reading "Your orders, most Mighty, Flighty, Tight and Righty Monarch, have been obeyed," said the leader.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The Boolooroo was laughing and dancing around in front of them as if well pleased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Your orders, most Mighty, Flighty, Tight and Righty Monarch, have been obeyed," said the leader.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Boolooroo was laughing and dancing around in front of them as if well pleased.
imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Boolooroo was laughing and dancing around in front of them as if well pleased.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Take that umbrella and carry it to my Royal Treasury.
laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading The Boolooroo was laughing and dancing around in front of them as if well pleased.
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "Your orders, most Mighty, Flighty, Tight and Righty Monarch, have been obeyed," said the leader.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
magnificentlyadverbUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsəntli/
extremely well
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
MightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "Your orders, most Mighty, Flighty, Tight and Righty Monarch, have been obeyed," said the leader.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
MonarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading "Your orders, most Mighty, Flighty, Tight and Righty Monarch, have been obeyed," said the leader.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Your orders, most Mighty, Flighty, Tight and Righty Monarch, have been obeyed," said the leader.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Take that umbrella and carry it to my Royal Treasury.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
obeyedverbUS /oʊˈbeɪd/
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading "Your orders, most Mighty, Flighty, Tight and Righty Monarch, have been obeyed," said the leader.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Boolooroo was laughing and dancing around in front of them as if well pleased.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
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 "Your orders, most Mighty, Flighty, Tight and Righty Monarch, have been obeyed," said the leader.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The Boolooroo was laughing and dancing around in front of them as if well pleased.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
prisonersnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
Righty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Your orders, most Mighty, Flighty, Tight and Righty Monarch, have been obeyed," said the leader.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Take that umbrella and carry it to my Royal Treasury.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Your orders, most Mighty, Flighty, Tight and Righty Monarch, have been obeyed," said the leader.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
TakeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Take that umbrella and carry it to my Royal Treasury.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Take that umbrella and carry it to my Royal Treasury.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Boolooroo was laughing and dancing around in front of them as if well pleased.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Boolooroo was laughing and dancing around in front of them as if well pleased.
TightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading "Your orders, most Mighty, Flighty, Tight and Righty Monarch, have been obeyed," said the leader.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
TreasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading Take that umbrella and carry it to my Royal Treasury.
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading Take that umbrella and carry it to my Royal Treasury.
VeryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very well, Captain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Boolooroo was laughing and dancing around in front of them as if well pleased.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 The Boolooroo was laughing and dancing around in front of them as if well pleased.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For a moment the prisoners could not imagine what had happened to them, but presently half a dozen Blueskins, resembling in shape and costume their ruler but less magnificently dressed, stepped in front of them and bowed low to the Boolooroo.
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your orders, most Mighty, Flighty, Tight and Righty Monarch, have been obeyed," said the leader.
