used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Introductions are hardly necessary when sprites meet, and many found ways of getting acquainted, and were warm friends on their first meeting.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In the meantime the Brownies and fairies were already beginning to enjoy themselves in different parts of the palace grounds.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Introductions are hardly necessary when sprites meet, and many found ways of getting acquainted, and were warm friends on their first meeting.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
banquet-room
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From this reading Having no suspicion of what was in the evil minds of those she was preparing so hospitably to entertain, Titania with her companions ushered them into the magnificent banquet-room.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading In the meantime the Brownies and fairies were already beginning to enjoy themselves in different parts of the palace grounds.
BrowniesnounUS /ˈbraʊniz/
plural of “brownie” — a junior Girl Scout
From this reading In the meantime the Brownies and fairies were already beginning to enjoy themselves in different parts of the palace grounds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Having no suspicion of what was in the evil minds of those she was preparing so hospitably to entertain, Titania with her companions ushered them into the magnificent banquet-room.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
DaffodilnounUS /ˈdæfədɪl/
any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In the meantime the Brownies and fairies were already beginning to enjoy themselves in different parts of the palace grounds.
Drusilda
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading In the meantime the Brownies and fairies were already beginning to enjoy themselves in different parts of the palace grounds.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Having no suspicion of what was in the evil minds of those she was preparing so hospitably to entertain, Titania with her companions ushered them into the magnificent banquet-room.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Having no suspicion of what was in the evil minds of those she was preparing so hospitably to entertain, Titania with her companions ushered them into the magnificent banquet-room.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading In the meantime the Brownies and fairies were already beginning to enjoy themselves in different parts of the palace grounds.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Introductions are hardly necessary when sprites meet, and many found ways of getting acquainted, and were warm friends on their first meeting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
set up or found
From this reading Introductions are hardly necessary when sprites meet, and many found ways of getting acquainted, and were warm friends on their first meeting.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Introductions are hardly necessary when sprites meet, and many found ways of getting acquainted, and were warm friends on their first meeting.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Introductions are hardly necessary when sprites meet, and many found ways of getting acquainted, and were warm friends on their first meeting.
gloatingnounUS /ˈɡloʊtɪŋ/
malicious satisfaction
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading In the meantime the Brownies and fairies were already beginning to enjoy themselves in different parts of the palace grounds.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
only a very short time before
From this reading Introductions are hardly necessary when sprites meet, and many found ways of getting acquainted, and were warm friends on their first meeting.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having no suspicion of what was in the evil minds of those she was preparing so hospitably to entertain, Titania with her companions ushered them into the magnificent banquet-room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Having no suspicion of what was in the evil minds of those she was preparing so hospitably to entertain, Titania with her companions ushered them into the magnificent banquet-room.
hospitablyadverb
in a hospitable manner
From this reading Having no suspicion of what was in the evil minds of those she was preparing so hospitably to entertain, Titania with her companions ushered them into the magnificent banquet-room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
IntroductionsnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “introduction” — the act of beginning something new
From this reading Introductions are hardly necessary when sprites meet, and many found ways of getting acquainted, and were warm friends on their first meeting.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Having no suspicion of what was in the evil minds of those she was preparing so hospitably to entertain, Titania with her companions ushered them into the magnificent banquet-room.
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 Introductions are hardly necessary when sprites meet, and many found ways of getting acquainted, and were warm friends on their first meeting.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime the Brownies and fairies were already beginning to enjoy themselves in different parts of the palace grounds.
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
come together
From this reading Introductions are hardly necessary when sprites meet, and many found ways of getting acquainted, and were warm friends on their first meeting.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Introductions are hardly necessary when sprites meet, and many found ways of getting acquainted, and were warm friends on their first meeting.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Having no suspicion of what was in the evil minds of those she was preparing so hospitably to entertain, Titania with her companions ushered them into the magnificent banquet-room.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
absolutely essential
From this reading Introductions are hardly necessary when sprites meet, and many found ways of getting acquainted, and were warm friends on their first meeting.
not any; not one
From this reading Having no suspicion of what was in the evil minds of those she was preparing so hospitably to entertain, Titania with her companions ushered them into the magnificent banquet-room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
the local environment
From this reading In the meantime the Brownies and fairies were already beginning to enjoy themselves in different parts of the palace grounds.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Having no suspicion of what was in the evil minds of those she was preparing so hospitably to entertain, Titania with her companions ushered them into the magnificent banquet-room.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having no suspicion of what was in the evil minds of those she was preparing so hospitably to entertain, Titania with her companions ushered them into the magnificent banquet-room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Having no suspicion of what was in the evil minds of those she was preparing so hospitably to entertain, Titania with her companions ushered them into the magnificent banquet-room.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
spritesnoun
atmospheric electricity (lasting 10 msec) appearing as globular flashes of red (pink to blood-red) light rising to heights of 60 miles (sometimes seen together with elves)
From this reading Introductions are hardly necessary when sprites meet, and many found ways of getting acquainted, and were warm friends on their first meeting.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Having no suspicion of what was in the evil minds of those she was preparing so hospitably to entertain, Titania with her companions ushered them into the magnificent banquet-room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In the meantime the Brownies and fairies were already beginning to enjoy themselves in different parts of the palace grounds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Having no suspicion of what was in the evil minds of those she was preparing so hospitably to entertain, Titania with her companions ushered them into the magnificent banquet-room.
THRONE-ROOM
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
TitanianounUS /təˈtɑːnjə/
a white powder used as a pigment for its high covering power and durability
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Having no suspicion of what was in the evil minds of those she was preparing so hospitably to entertain, Titania with her companions ushered them into the magnificent banquet-room.
precisely as stated
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Introductions are hardly necessary when sprites meet, and many found ways of getting acquainted, and were warm friends on their first meeting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In spite of a meek, respectful demeanor that it was very hard for them to assume, they could not conceal the gloating satisfaction that was on their faces.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Introductions are hardly necessary when sprites meet, and many found ways of getting acquainted, and were warm friends on their first meeting.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the meantime the Brownies and fairies were already beginning to enjoy themselves in different parts of the palace grounds.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
at the time that
From this reading Introductions are hardly necessary when sprites meet, and many found ways of getting acquainted, and were warm friends on their first meeting.
which person or people
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having no suspicion of what was in the evil minds of those she was preparing so hospitably to entertain, Titania with her companions ushered them into the magnificent banquet-room.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE THRONE-ROOM Led by Queen Titania, Dame Drusilda, Violet, and Daffodil, the strange guests, who had come to the wedding without an invitation, mounted the spacious marble steps and passed into the palace.
