used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Who found witch?" repeated Scraps, waving her cotton arms wildly; but at a reproving nod from the Scarecrow she subsided.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Villains!" squalled Snorer, flapping into the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before Dorothy could answer, Tik Tok's machinery ran down and his iron hold on Nick's neck relaxed, much to his relief.
react verbally
From this reading Before Dorothy could answer, Tik Tok's machinery ran down and his iron hold on Nick's neck relaxed, much to his relief.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "Who found witch?" repeated Scraps, waving her cotton arms wildly; but at a reproving nod from the Scarecrow she subsided.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Who found witch?" repeated Scraps, waving her cotton arms wildly; but at a reproving nod from the Scarecrow she subsided.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before Dorothy could answer, Tik Tok's machinery ran down and his iron hold on Nick's neck relaxed, much to his relief.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Who found witch?" repeated Scraps, waving her cotton arms wildly; but at a reproving nod from the Scarecrow she subsided.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading "Who found witch?" repeated Scraps, waving her cotton arms wildly; but at a reproving nod from the Scarecrow she subsided.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before Dorothy could answer, Tik Tok's machinery ran down and his iron hold on Nick's neck relaxed, much to his relief.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
Dorothy
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From this reading Before Dorothy could answer, Tik Tok's machinery ran down and his iron hold on Nick's neck relaxed, much to his relief.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Before Dorothy could answer, Tik Tok's machinery ran down and his iron hold on Nick's neck relaxed, much to his relief.
EmeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "This is a fine way to receive friends.
flappingnounUS /ˈflæpɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading "Villains!" squalled Snorer, flapping into the air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
set up or found
From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "This is a fine way to receive friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Who found witch?" repeated Scraps, waving her cotton arms wildly; but at a reproving nod from the Scarecrow she subsided.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Who found witch?" repeated Scraps, waving her cotton arms wildly; but at a reproving nod from the Scarecrow she subsided.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before Dorothy could answer, Tik Tok's machinery ran down and his iron hold on Nick's neck relaxed, much to his relief.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Before Dorothy could answer, Tik Tok's machinery ran down and his iron hold on Nick's neck relaxed, much to his relief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Villains!" squalled Snorer, flapping into the air.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Before Dorothy could answer, Tik Tok's machinery ran down and his iron hold on Nick's neck relaxed, much to his relief.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is a fine way to receive friends.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading Before Dorothy could answer, Tik Tok's machinery ran down and his iron hold on Nick's neck relaxed, much to his relief.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Before Dorothy could answer, Tik Tok's machinery ran down and his iron hold on Nick's neck relaxed, much to his relief.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Before Dorothy could answer, Tik Tok's machinery ran down and his iron hold on Nick's neck relaxed, much to his relief.
Nick'snounUS /nɪks/
possessive form of “nick” — an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
From this reading Before Dorothy could answer, Tik Tok's machinery ran down and his iron hold on Nick's neck relaxed, much to his relief.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading "Who found witch?" repeated Scraps, waving her cotton arms wildly; but at a reproving nod from the Scarecrow she subsided.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before Dorothy could answer, Tik Tok's machinery ran down and his iron hold on Nick's neck relaxed, much to his relief.
Ozma
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From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Before Dorothy could answer, Tik Tok's machinery ran down and his iron hold on Nick's neck relaxed, much to his relief.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading "This is a fine way to receive friends.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading Before Dorothy could answer, Tik Tok's machinery ran down and his iron hold on Nick's neck relaxed, much to his relief.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Before Dorothy could answer, Tik Tok's machinery ran down and his iron hold on Nick's neck relaxed, much to his relief.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Who found witch?" repeated Scraps, waving her cotton arms wildly; but at a reproving nod from the Scarecrow she subsided.
reprovingadjective
expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
From this reading "Who found witch?" repeated Scraps, waving her cotton arms wildly; but at a reproving nod from the Scarecrow she subsided.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
ScarecrownounUS /ˈskærkroʊ/
an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
From this reading "Who found witch?" repeated Scraps, waving her cotton arms wildly; but at a reproving nod from the Scarecrow she subsided.
ScrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading "Who found witch?" repeated Scraps, waving her cotton arms wildly; but at a reproving nod from the Scarecrow she subsided.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Who found witch?" repeated Scraps, waving her cotton arms wildly; but at a reproving nod from the Scarecrow she subsided.
SnorernounUS /ˈsnɔːrər/
someone who snores while sleeping
From this reading "Villains!" squalled Snorer, flapping into the air.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
squalled
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From this reading "Villains!" squalled Snorer, flapping into the air.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading "Who found witch?" repeated Scraps, waving her cotton arms wildly; but at a reproving nod from the Scarecrow she subsided.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
Tik
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From this reading Before Dorothy could answer, Tik Tok's machinery ran down and his iron hold on Nick's neck relaxed, much to his relief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before Dorothy could answer, Tik Tok's machinery ran down and his iron hold on Nick's neck relaxed, much to his relief.
Tok's
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From this reading Before Dorothy could answer, Tik Tok's machinery ran down and his iron hold on Nick's neck relaxed, much to his relief.
VillainsnounUS /ˈvɪlənz/
plural of “villain” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading "Villains!" squalled Snorer, flapping into the air.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading "Who found witch?" repeated Scraps, waving her cotton arms wildly; but at a reproving nod from the Scarecrow she subsided.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "This is a fine way to receive friends.
which person or people
From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading "Who found witch?" repeated Scraps, waving her cotton arms wildly; but at a reproving nod from the Scarecrow she subsided.
witchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
witchesnounUS /ˈwɪtʃəz/
plural of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading In the Emerald City "Who found this witch?" asked Ozma anxiously, for witches of any sort distressed the kind little fairy ruler.
