used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alas, it had vanished like a dream!
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He had never pictured anything more beautiful, more blue or brilliant; and he still felt it fluttering against his heart and kept hugging his arms to his breast as though the Blue Bird were there.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas, it had vanished like a dream!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
any thing at all
From this reading He had never pictured anything more beautiful, more blue or brilliant; and he still felt it fluttering against his heart and kept hugging his arms to his breast as though the Blue Bird were there.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had never pictured anything more beautiful, more blue or brilliant; and he still felt it fluttering against his heart and kept hugging his arms to his breast as though the Blue Bird were there.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He had never pictured anything more beautiful, more blue or brilliant; and he still felt it fluttering against his heart and kept hugging his arms to his breast as though the Blue Bird were there.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading He had never pictured anything more beautiful, more blue or brilliant; and he still felt it fluttering against his heart and kept hugging his arms to his breast as though the Blue Bird were there.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading He had never pictured anything more beautiful, more blue or brilliant; and he still felt it fluttering against his heart and kept hugging his arms to his breast as though the Blue Bird were there.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He was thinking sadly of this latest disappointment as he walked hand-in-hand with Light.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Alas, it had vanished like a dream!
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading IN THE TEMPLE OF LIGHT Tyltyl had enjoyed himself thoroughly in the Kingdom of the Future.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had never pictured anything more beautiful, more blue or brilliant; and he still felt it fluttering against his heart and kept hugging his arms to his breast as though the Blue Bird were there.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading He had never pictured anything more beautiful, more blue or brilliant; and he still felt it fluttering against his heart and kept hugging his arms to his breast as though the Blue Bird were there.
set up or found
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
yet to be or coming
From this reading IN THE TEMPLE OF LIGHT Tyltyl had enjoyed himself thoroughly in the Kingdom of the Future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE TEMPLE OF LIGHT Tyltyl had enjoyed himself thoroughly in the Kingdom of the Future.
hand-in-hand
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From this reading He was thinking sadly of this latest disappointment as he walked hand-in-hand with Light.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He had never pictured anything more beautiful, more blue or brilliant; and he still felt it fluttering against his heart and kept hugging his arms to his breast as though the Blue Bird were there.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading IN THE TEMPLE OF LIGHT Tyltyl had enjoyed himself thoroughly in the Kingdom of the Future.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
huggingnounUS /ˈhʌɡɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading He had never pictured anything more beautiful, more blue or brilliant; and he still felt it fluttering against his heart and kept hugging his arms to his breast as though the Blue Bird were there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE TEMPLE OF LIGHT Tyltyl had enjoyed himself thoroughly in the Kingdom of the Future.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had never pictured anything more beautiful, more blue or brilliant; and he still felt it fluttering against his heart and kept hugging his arms to his breast as though the Blue Bird were there.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He had never pictured anything more beautiful, more blue or brilliant; and he still felt it fluttering against his heart and kept hugging his arms to his breast as though the Blue Bird were there.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading IN THE TEMPLE OF LIGHT Tyltyl had enjoyed himself thoroughly in the Kingdom of the Future.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading He was thinking sadly of this latest disappointment as he walked hand-in-hand with Light.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading IN THE TEMPLE OF LIGHT Tyltyl had enjoyed himself thoroughly in the Kingdom of the Future.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Alas, it had vanished like a dream!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
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 He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had never pictured anything more beautiful, more blue or brilliant; and he still felt it fluttering against his heart and kept hugging his arms to his breast as though the Blue Bird were there.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never pictured anything more beautiful, more blue or brilliant; and he still felt it fluttering against his heart and kept hugging his arms to his breast as though the Blue Bird were there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE TEMPLE OF LIGHT Tyltyl had enjoyed himself thoroughly in the Kingdom of the Future.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading He had never pictured anything more beautiful, more blue or brilliant; and he still felt it fluttering against his heart and kept hugging his arms to his breast as though the Blue Bird were there.
playfellows
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading He was thinking sadly of this latest disappointment as he walked hand-in-hand with Light.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had never pictured anything more beautiful, more blue or brilliant; and he still felt it fluttering against his heart and kept hugging his arms to his breast as though the Blue Bird were there.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading IN THE TEMPLE OF LIGHT Tyltyl had enjoyed himself thoroughly in the Kingdom of the Future.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE TEMPLE OF LIGHT Tyltyl had enjoyed himself thoroughly in the Kingdom of the Future.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had never pictured anything more beautiful, more blue or brilliant; and he still felt it fluttering against his heart and kept hugging his arms to his breast as though the Blue Bird were there.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He was thinking sadly of this latest disappointment as he walked hand-in-hand with Light.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was thinking sadly of this latest disappointment as he walked hand-in-hand with Light.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading IN THE TEMPLE OF LIGHT Tyltyl had enjoyed himself thoroughly in the Kingdom of the Future.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had never pictured anything more beautiful, more blue or brilliant; and he still felt it fluttering against his heart and kept hugging his arms to his breast as though the Blue Bird were there.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had never pictured anything more beautiful, more blue or brilliant; and he still felt it fluttering against his heart and kept hugging his arms to his breast as though the Blue Bird were there.
a source of difficulty
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
Tyltyl
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE TEMPLE OF LIGHT Tyltyl had enjoyed himself thoroughly in the Kingdom of the Future.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Alas, it had vanished like a dream!
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He was thinking sadly of this latest disappointment as he walked hand-in-hand with Light.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was thinking sadly of this latest disappointment as he walked hand-in-hand with Light.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had never pictured anything more beautiful, more blue or brilliant; and he still felt it fluttering against his heart and kept hugging his arms to his breast as though the Blue Bird were there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was thinking sadly of this latest disappointment as he walked hand-in-hand with Light.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading He had seen many wonderful things and thousands of little playfellows and then, without taking the least pains or trouble, had found the Blue Bird in his arms in the most magical way.
