used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Snarling and yelling, they threw themselves against the magic wall; but in vain.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In another instant, the Enchanter himself stood before them, and touching the hare with his wand, restored Isabella to her human form.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
baulked
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From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In another instant, the Enchanter himself stood before them, and touching the hare with his wand, restored Isabella to her human form.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
a youthful male person
From this reading She still wore the garments of Florian, however, and the Prince still thought her a boy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Snarling and yelling, they threw themselves against the magic wall; but in vain.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
a female human offspring
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
dragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
EnchanternounUS /enˈtʃæntər/
a sorcerer or magician
From this reading In another instant, the Enchanter himself stood before them, and touching the hare with his wand, restored Isabella to her human form.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
Florian
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From this reading She still wore the garments of Florian, however, and the Prince still thought her a boy.
Florizel's
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From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In another instant, the Enchanter himself stood before them, and touching the hare with his wand, restored Isabella to her human form.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
set up or found
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading She still wore the garments of Florian, however, and the Prince still thought her a boy.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
harenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading In another instant, the Enchanter himself stood before them, and touching the hare with his wand, restored Isabella to her human form.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In another instant, the Enchanter himself stood before them, and touching the hare with his wand, restored Isabella to her human form.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In another instant, the Enchanter himself stood before them, and touching the hare with his wand, restored Isabella to her human form.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In another instant, the Enchanter himself stood before them, and touching the hare with his wand, restored Isabella to her human form.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She still wore the garments of Florian, however, and the Prince still thought her a boy.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading In another instant, the Enchanter himself stood before them, and touching the hare with his wand, restored Isabella to her human form.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Snarling and yelling, they threw themselves against the magic wall; but in vain.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In another instant, the Enchanter himself stood before them, and touching the hare with his wand, restored Isabella to her human form.
IsabellanounUS /ˌɪzəˈbelə/
the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Snarling and yelling, they threw themselves against the magic wall; but in vain.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
arrange in a container
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading In another instant, the Enchanter himself stood before them, and touching the hare with his wand, restored Isabella to her human form.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She still wore the garments of Florian, however, and the Prince still thought her a boy.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
SnarlingverbUS /ˈsnɑːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “snarl” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Snarling and yelling, they threw themselves against the magic wall; but in vain.
not in physical motion
From this reading She still wore the garments of Florian, however, and the Prince still thought her a boy.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In another instant, the Enchanter himself stood before them, and touching the hare with his wand, restored Isabella to her human form.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In another instant, the Enchanter himself stood before them, and touching the hare with his wand, restored Isabella to her human form.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Snarling and yelling, they threw themselves against the magic wall; but in vain.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She still wore the garments of Florian, however, and the Prince still thought her a boy.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Snarling and yelling, they threw themselves against the magic wall; but in vain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In another instant, the Enchanter himself stood before them, and touching the hare with his wand, restored Isabella to her human form.
arousing affect
From this reading In another instant, the Enchanter himself stood before them, and touching the hare with his wand, restored Isabella to her human form.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Snarling and yelling, they threw themselves against the magic wall; but in vain.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Immediately a strong glass wall, as high as a castle tower, shot up from the ground behind Isabella and the Prince; and the pack, hurrying forward, found themselves baulked of their prey.
wandnounUS /wɑːnd/
a rod used by a magician or water diviner
From this reading In another instant, the Enchanter himself stood before them, and touching the hare with his wand, restored Isabella to her human form.
which person or people
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
witchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading Suddenly a shadow fell on the ground near them, and looking up, all beheld the wicked witch and her ugly daughter, who had ridden out in the dragon car to enjoy Florizel's cruel death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In another instant, the Enchanter himself stood before them, and touching the hare with his wand, restored Isabella to her human form.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She still wore the garments of Florian, however, and the Prince still thought her a boy.
yellingnounUS /ˈjelɪŋ/
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
From this reading Snarling and yelling, they threw themselves against the magic wall; but in vain.
