used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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from one side of something to the other
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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was always trying to make trouble for everybody.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this was nothing new for Dragonfel.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading A fairy messenger on a winged steed had conveyed information that Dragonfel intended to make trouble.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE HUMAN OCTOPUS STARTS UPON A MISSION Across the minor sea whose blue, sparkling waters kissed the fair shores of Queen Titania's fairy kingdom, about a hundred leagues as flies the crow, there was another country where lived the notorious enchanter Dragonfel.
crowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
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Dragonfel
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enchanternounUS /enˈtʃæntər/
a sorcerer or magician
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every person
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was always trying to make trouble for everybody.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was always trying to make trouble for everybody.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
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a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
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fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But this was nothing new for Dragonfel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A fairy messenger on a winged steed had conveyed information that Dragonfel intended to make trouble.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was always trying to make trouble for everybody.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Trouble was his specialty.
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
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ten 10s
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a message received and understood
From this reading A fairy messenger on a winged steed had conveyed information that Dragonfel intended to make trouble.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading A fairy messenger on a winged steed had conveyed information that Dragonfel intended to make trouble.
a domain in which something is dominant
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past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
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leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
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past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
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engage in
From this reading A fairy messenger on a winged steed had conveyed information that Dragonfel intended to make trouble.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was always trying to make trouble for everybody.
a person who carries a message
From this reading A fairy messenger on a winged steed had conveyed information that Dragonfel intended to make trouble.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
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an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But this was nothing new for Dragonfel.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But this was nothing new for Dragonfel.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
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OCTOPUSnounUS /ˈɑːktəpʊs/
tentacles of octopus prepared as food
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A fairy messenger on a winged steed had conveyed information that Dragonfel intended to make trouble.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
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a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
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shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
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sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
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specialtynounUS /ˈspeʃəlti/
an asset of special worth or utility
From this reading Trouble was his specialty.
STARTSnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading THE HUMAN OCTOPUS STARTS UPON A MISSION Across the minor sea whose blue, sparkling waters kissed the fair shores of Queen Titania's fairy kingdom, about a hundred leagues as flies the crow, there was another country where lived the notorious enchanter Dragonfel.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading A fairy messenger on a winged steed had conveyed information that Dragonfel intended to make trouble.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A fairy messenger on a winged steed had conveyed information that Dragonfel intended to make trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this was nothing new for Dragonfel.
Titania's
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A fairy messenger on a winged steed had conveyed information that Dragonfel intended to make trouble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading A fairy messenger on a winged steed had conveyed information that Dragonfel intended to make trouble.
hard to endure
From this reading As a matter of fact, he was always trying to make trouble for everybody.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
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in or at the place that
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belonging to which person
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wingedadjectiveUS /wɪŋd/
having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
From this reading A fairy messenger on a winged steed had conveyed information that Dragonfel intended to make trouble.
