used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I wear wings and spangles and carry a wand myself, in the evenings, and at the Wednesday and Saturday matinées.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading “But you know,” said the small girl, “you don’t look a bit like the kings of my acquaintance.
(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’m the Princess Iris,” she explained, “in the Golden Crown Opera Company; and if I wore my fairy clothes all the time my wings would fade and the spangles would wear off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I wear wings and spangles and carry a wand myself, in the evenings, and at the Wednesday and Saturday matinées.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I wear wings and spangles and carry a wand myself, in the evenings, and at the Wednesday and Saturday matinées.
for the reason that
From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading “But you know,” said the small girl, “you don’t look a bit like the kings of my acquaintance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “I wear wings and spangles and carry a wand myself, in the evenings, and at the Wednesday and Saturday matinées.
clasping
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From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
clothing in general
From this reading I’m the Princess Iris,” she explained, “in the Golden Crown Opera Company; and if I wore my fairy clothes all the time my wings would fade and the spangles would wear off.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading I’m the Princess Iris,” she explained, “in the Golden Crown Opera Company; and if I wore my fairy clothes all the time my wings would fade and the spangles would wear off.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading I’m the Princess Iris,” she explained, “in the Golden Crown Opera Company; and if I wore my fairy clothes all the time my wings would fade and the spangles would wear off.
crownsnounUS /kraʊnz/
plural of “crown” — the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading They all wear gilt crowns and velvet and ermine robes, and carry scepters.
don't
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From this reading “But you know,” said the small girl, “you don’t look a bit like the kings of my acquaintance.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
erminenounUS /ˈɜːrmən/
the expensive white fur of the ermine
From this reading They all wear gilt crowns and velvet and ermine robes, and carry scepters.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “I wear wings and spangles and carry a wand myself, in the evenings, and at the Wednesday and Saturday matinées.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I’m the Princess Iris,” she explained, “in the Golden Crown Opera Company; and if I wore my fairy clothes all the time my wings would fade and the spangles would wear off.
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading I’m the Princess Iris,” she explained, “in the Golden Crown Opera Company; and if I wore my fairy clothes all the time my wings would fade and the spangles would wear off.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading I’m the Princess Iris,” she explained, “in the Golden Crown Opera Company; and if I wore my fairy clothes all the time my wings would fade and the spangles would wear off.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading They all wear gilt crowns and velvet and ermine robes, and carry scepters.
a young female
From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading I’m the Princess Iris,” she explained, “in the Golden Crown Opera Company; and if I wore my fairy clothes all the time my wings would fade and the spangles would wear off.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wear wings and spangles and carry a wand myself, in the evenings, and at the Wednesday and Saturday matinées.
I'm
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From this reading I’m the Princess Iris,” she explained, “in the Golden Crown Opera Company; and if I wore my fairy clothes all the time my wings would fade and the spangles would wear off.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I’m the Princess Iris,” she explained, “in the Golden Crown Opera Company; and if I wore my fairy clothes all the time my wings would fade and the spangles would wear off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I wear wings and spangles and carry a wand myself, in the evenings, and at the Wednesday and Saturday matinées.
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading I’m the Princess Iris,” she explained, “in the Golden Crown Opera Company; and if I wore my fairy clothes all the time my wings would fade and the spangles would wear off.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “But you know,” said the small girl, “you don’t look a bit like the kings of my acquaintance.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “But you know,” said the small girl, “you don’t look a bit like the kings of my acquaintance.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “But you know,” said the small girl, “you don’t look a bit like the kings of my acquaintance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “But you know,” said the small girl, “you don’t look a bit like the kings of my acquaintance.
matinées
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From this reading “I wear wings and spangles and carry a wand myself, in the evenings, and at the Wednesday and Saturday matinées.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I’m the Princess Iris,” she explained, “in the Golden Crown Opera Company; and if I wore my fairy clothes all the time my wings would fade and the spangles would wear off.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I wear wings and spangles and carry a wand myself, in the evenings, and at the Wednesday and Saturday matinées.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “But you know,” said the small girl, “you don’t look a bit like the kings of my acquaintance.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I’m the Princess Iris,” she explained, “in the Golden Crown Opera Company; and if I wore my fairy clothes all the time my wings would fade and the spangles would wear off.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading I’m the Princess Iris,” she explained, “in the Golden Crown Opera Company; and if I wore my fairy clothes all the time my wings would fade and the spangles would wear off.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading I’m the Princess Iris,” she explained, “in the Golden Crown Opera Company; and if I wore my fairy clothes all the time my wings would fade and the spangles would wear off.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading They all wear gilt crowns and velvet and ermine robes, and carry scepters.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “I wear wings and spangles and carry a wand myself, in the evenings, and at the Wednesday and Saturday matinées.
cut with a saw
From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
scarlet-stockinged
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From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
scepters
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From this reading They all wear gilt crowns and velvet and ermine robes, and carry scepters.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I’m the Princess Iris,” she explained, “in the Golden Crown Opera Company; and if I wore my fairy clothes all the time my wings would fade and the spangles would wear off.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
spangles
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From this reading “I wear wings and spangles and carry a wand myself, in the evenings, and at the Wednesday and Saturday matinées.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They all wear gilt crowns and velvet and ermine robes, and carry scepters.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I’m the Princess Iris,” she explained, “in the Golden Crown Opera Company; and if I wore my fairy clothes all the time my wings would fade and the spangles would wear off.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading They all wear gilt crowns and velvet and ermine robes, and carry scepters.
wandnounUS /wɑːnd/
a rod used by a magician or water diviner
From this reading “I wear wings and spangles and carry a wand myself, in the evenings, and at the Wednesday and Saturday matinées.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
be dressed in
From this reading “I wear wings and spangles and carry a wand myself, in the evenings, and at the Wednesday and Saturday matinées.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading “I wear wings and spangles and carry a wand myself, in the evenings, and at the Wednesday and Saturday matinées.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading “I wear wings and spangles and carry a wand myself, in the evenings, and at the Wednesday and Saturday matinées.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading I’m the Princess Iris,” she explained, “in the Golden Crown Opera Company; and if I wore my fairy clothes all the time my wings would fade and the spangles would wear off.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I’m the Princess Iris,” she explained, “in the Golden Crown Opera Company; and if I wore my fairy clothes all the time my wings would fade and the spangles would wear off.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But that was because you saw them during the performance,” said the small girl, clasping her thin little fingers over one scarlet-stockinged knee.
