aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Our friends learned considerable about the Pinkies during that afternoon and evening, for their hostess proved kind and agreeable and frankly answered all their questions.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Our friends learned considerable about the Pinkies during that afternoon and evening, for their hostess proved kind and agreeable and frankly answered all their questions.
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Our friends learned considerable about the Pinkies during that afternoon and evening, for their hostess proved kind and agreeable and frankly answered all their questions.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Our friends learned considerable about the Pinkies during that afternoon and evening, for their hostess proved kind and agreeable and frankly answered all their questions.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Trot and her comrades were still prisoners, they were far more comfortable than they had been in the Blue Country.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although Trot and her comrades were still prisoners, they were far more comfortable than they had been in the Blue Country.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Our friends learned considerable about the Pinkies during that afternoon and evening, for their hostess proved kind and agreeable and frankly answered all their questions.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although Trot and her comrades were still prisoners, they were far more comfortable than they had been in the Blue Country.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Coralie took them to her own home, where she lived in great luxury, being one of the prominent women of the Pinkies.
BlueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Although Trot and her comrades were still prisoners, they were far more comfortable than they had been in the Blue Country.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
coddledverbUS /ˈkɑːdəld/
past form of “coddle” — treat with excessive indulgence
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Although Trot and her comrades were still prisoners, they were far more comfortable than they had been in the Blue Country.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Although Trot and her comrades were still prisoners, they were far more comfortable than they had been in the Blue Country.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Our friends learned considerable about the Pinkies during that afternoon and evening, for their hostess proved kind and agreeable and frankly answered all their questions.
Coralie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Coralie took them to her own home, where she lived in great luxury, being one of the prominent women of the Pinkies.
CountrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Although Trot and her comrades were still prisoners, they were far more comfortable than they had been in the Blue Country.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Our friends learned considerable about the Pinkies during that afternoon and evening, for their hostess proved kind and agreeable and frankly answered all their questions.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Our friends learned considerable about the Pinkies during that afternoon and evening, for their hostess proved kind and agreeable and frankly answered all their questions.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Although Trot and her comrades were still prisoners, they were far more comfortable than they had been in the Blue Country.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our friends learned considerable about the Pinkies during that afternoon and evening, for their hostess proved kind and agreeable and frankly answered all their questions.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Our friends learned considerable about the Pinkies during that afternoon and evening, for their hostess proved kind and agreeable and frankly answered all their questions.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Our friends learned considerable about the Pinkies during that afternoon and evening, for their hostess proved kind and agreeable and frankly answered all their questions.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Coralie took them to her own home, where she lived in great luxury, being one of the prominent women of the Pinkies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although Trot and her comrades were still prisoners, they were far more comfortable than they had been in the Blue Country.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Although this half of Sky Island was no larger than the Blue Country, being no more than two miles square, it had several hundred inhabitants.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although Trot and her comrades were still prisoners, they were far more comfortable than they had been in the Blue Country.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Coralie took them to her own home, where she lived in great luxury, being one of the prominent women of the Pinkies.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Our friends learned considerable about the Pinkies during that afternoon and evening, for their hostess proved kind and agreeable and frankly answered all their questions.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading Although this half of Sky Island was no larger than the Blue Country, being no more than two miles square, it had several hundred inhabitants.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although Trot and her comrades were still prisoners, they were far more comfortable than they had been in the Blue Country.
inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Although this half of Sky Island was no larger than the Blue Country, being no more than two miles square, it had several hundred inhabitants.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Although this half of Sky Island was no larger than the Blue Country, being no more than two miles square, it had several hundred inhabitants.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although this half of Sky Island was no larger than the Blue Country, being no more than two miles square, it had several hundred inhabitants.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Our friends learned considerable about the Pinkies during that afternoon and evening, for their hostess proved kind and agreeable and frankly answered all their questions.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Although this half of Sky Island was no larger than the Blue Country, being no more than two miles square, it had several hundred inhabitants.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Our friends learned considerable about the Pinkies during that afternoon and evening, for their hostess proved kind and agreeable and frankly answered all their questions.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Coralie took them to her own home, where she lived in great luxury, being one of the prominent women of the Pinkies.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Coralie took them to her own home, where she lived in great luxury, being one of the prominent women of the Pinkies.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Although this half of Sky Island was no larger than the Blue Country, being no more than two miles square, it had several hundred inhabitants.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although Trot and her comrades were still prisoners, they were far more comfortable than they had been in the Blue Country.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Although this half of Sky Island was no larger than the Blue Country, being no more than two miles square, it had several hundred inhabitants.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Coralie took them to her own home, where she lived in great luxury, being one of the prominent women of the Pinkies.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Coralie took them to her own home, where she lived in great luxury, being one of the prominent women of the Pinkies.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our friends learned considerable about the Pinkies during that afternoon and evening, for their hostess proved kind and agreeable and frankly answered all their questions.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Coralie took them to her own home, where she lived in great luxury, being one of the prominent women of the Pinkies.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
pettedverbUS /ˈpetɪd/
inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
Pinkies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Coralie took them to her own home, where she lived in great luxury, being one of the prominent women of the Pinkies.
prisonersnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Although Trot and her comrades were still prisoners, they were far more comfortable than they had been in the Blue Country.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Coralie took them to her own home, where she lived in great luxury, being one of the prominent women of the Pinkies.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading Our friends learned considerable about the Pinkies during that afternoon and evening, for their hostess proved kind and agreeable and frankly answered all their questions.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Our friends learned considerable about the Pinkies during that afternoon and evening, for their hostess proved kind and agreeable and frankly answered all their questions.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Although this half of Sky Island was no larger than the Blue Country, being no more than two miles square, it had several hundred inhabitants.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Coralie took them to her own home, where she lived in great luxury, being one of the prominent women of the Pinkies.
SkynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Although this half of Sky Island was no larger than the Blue Country, being no more than two miles square, it had several hundred inhabitants.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading Although this half of Sky Island was no larger than the Blue Country, being no more than two miles square, it had several hundred inhabitants.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Although Trot and her comrades were still prisoners, they were far more comfortable than they had been in the Blue Country.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although Trot and her comrades were still prisoners, they were far more comfortable than they had been in the Blue Country.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our friends learned considerable about the Pinkies during that afternoon and evening, for their hostess proved kind and agreeable and frankly answered all their questions.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although Trot and her comrades were still prisoners, they were far more comfortable than they had been in the Blue Country.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Coralie took them to her own home, where she lived in great luxury, being one of the prominent women of the Pinkies.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Trot and her comrades were still prisoners, they were far more comfortable than they had been in the Blue Country.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Coralie took them to her own home, where she lived in great luxury, being one of the prominent women of the Pinkies.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Coralie took them to her own home, where she lived in great luxury, being one of the prominent women of the Pinkies.
TrotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading Although Trot and her comrades were still prisoners, they were far more comfortable than they had been in the Blue Country.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Although this half of Sky Island was no larger than the Blue Country, being no more than two miles square, it had several hundred inhabitants.
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although this half of Sky Island was no larger than the Blue Country, being no more than two miles square, it had several hundred inhabitants.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although Trot and her comrades were still prisoners, they were far more comfortable than they had been in the Blue Country.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Coralie took them to her own home, where she lived in great luxury, being one of the prominent women of the Pinkies.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Coralie took them to her own home, where she lived in great luxury, being one of the prominent women of the Pinkies.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In this country the women seemed fully as important as the men, and instead of being coddled and petted, they performed their share of the work, both in public and private affairs, and were expected to fight in the wars exactly as the men did.
