used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suddenly the Desert Fairy stepped forward, and on her head was a wreath of big, curling snakes.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading "Revenge!" shouted the King of the Golden Mines, and he rushed to the aid of his love, as a brave man would, of course.
All-fair
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From this reading Raising her lance, she struck the Princess such a blow that All-fair sank fainting into her mother's arms.
in addition
From this reading But quick as thought the dwarf drew his sword also, and he rode forward on his Spanish cat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But quick as thought the dwarf drew his sword also, and he rode forward on his Spanish cat.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Raising her lance, she struck the Princess such a blow that All-fair sank fainting into her mother's arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But quick as thought the dwarf drew his sword also, and he rode forward on his Spanish cat.
for the reason that
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Suddenly the Desert Fairy stepped forward, and on her head was a wreath of big, curling snakes.
exhale hard
From this reading Raising her lance, she struck the Princess such a blow that All-fair sank fainting into her mother's arms.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "Revenge!" shouted the King of the Golden Mines, and he rushed to the aid of his love, as a brave man would, of course.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But quick as thought the dwarf drew his sword also, and he rode forward on his Spanish cat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading But quick as thought the dwarf drew his sword also, and he rode forward on his Spanish cat.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Revenge!" shouted the King of the Golden Mines, and he rushed to the aid of his love, as a brave man would, of course.
curlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading Suddenly the Desert Fairy stepped forward, and on her head was a wreath of big, curling snakes.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Suddenly the Desert Fairy stepped forward, and on her head was a wreath of big, curling snakes.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading But quick as thought the dwarf drew his sword also, and he rode forward on his Spanish cat.
dwarfnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading But quick as thought the dwarf drew his sword also, and he rode forward on his Spanish cat.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading Raising her lance, she struck the Princess such a blow that All-fair sank fainting into her mother's arms.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Suddenly the Desert Fairy stepped forward, and on her head was a wreath of big, curling snakes.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading But quick as thought the dwarf drew his sword also, and he rode forward on his Spanish cat.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading "Revenge!" shouted the King of the Golden Mines, and he rushed to the aid of his love, as a brave man would, of course.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But quick as thought the dwarf drew his sword also, and he rode forward on his Spanish cat.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Suddenly the Desert Fairy stepped forward, and on her head was a wreath of big, curling snakes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly the Desert Fairy stepped forward, and on her head was a wreath of big, curling snakes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But quick as thought the dwarf drew his sword also, and he rode forward on his Spanish cat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Raising her lance, she struck the Princess such a blow that All-fair sank fainting into her mother's arms.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
lancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Raising her lance, she struck the Princess such a blow that All-fair sank fainting into her mother's arms.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Revenge!" shouted the King of the Golden Mines, and he rushed to the aid of his love, as a brave man would, of course.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Revenge!" shouted the King of the Golden Mines, and he rushed to the aid of his love, as a brave man would, of course.
MinesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading "Revenge!" shouted the King of the Golden Mines, and he rushed to the aid of his love, as a brave man would, of course.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Raising her lance, she struck the Princess such a blow that All-fair sank fainting into her mother's arms.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But quick as thought the dwarf drew his sword also, and he rode forward on his Spanish cat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
win a victory over
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Raising her lance, she struck the Princess such a blow that All-fair sank fainting into her mother's arms.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading But quick as thought the dwarf drew his sword also, and he rode forward on his Spanish cat.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Raising her lance, she struck the Princess such a blow that All-fair sank fainting into her mother's arms.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading "Revenge!" shouted the King of the Golden Mines, and he rushed to the aid of his love, as a brave man would, of course.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading But quick as thought the dwarf drew his sword also, and he rode forward on his Spanish cat.
done under pressure
From this reading "Revenge!" shouted the King of the Golden Mines, and he rushed to the aid of his love, as a brave man would, of course.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Raising her lance, she struck the Princess such a blow that All-fair sank fainting into her mother's arms.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Raising her lance, she struck the Princess such a blow that All-fair sank fainting into her mother's arms.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Revenge!" shouted the King of the Golden Mines, and he rushed to the aid of his love, as a brave man would, of course.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
snakesnounUS /sneɪks/
plural of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Suddenly the Desert Fairy stepped forward, and on her head was a wreath of big, curling snakes.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading But quick as thought the dwarf drew his sword also, and he rode forward on his Spanish cat.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Suddenly the Desert Fairy stepped forward, and on her head was a wreath of big, curling snakes.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Raising her lance, she struck the Princess such a blow that All-fair sank fainting into her mother's arms.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Raising her lance, she struck the Princess such a blow that All-fair sank fainting into her mother's arms.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly the Desert Fairy stepped forward, and on her head was a wreath of big, curling snakes.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading But quick as thought the dwarf drew his sword also, and he rode forward on his Spanish cat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Raising her lance, she struck the Princess such a blow that All-fair sank fainting into her mother's arms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But quick as thought the dwarf drew his sword also, and he rode forward on his Spanish cat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But quick as thought the dwarf drew his sword also, and he rode forward on his Spanish cat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
which person or people
From this reading Well, they fought long and fiercely, but the King was not able to overcome the dwarf because he was protected by two enormous giants, who stood one on each side of him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Revenge!" shouted the King of the Golden Mines, and he rushed to the aid of his love, as a brave man would, of course.
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading Suddenly the Desert Fairy stepped forward, and on her head was a wreath of big, curling snakes.
