used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That is because no one has ever known where a person's shadow goes when he dies.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It has always been assumed that when someone's physical form is no more, his shadow automatically disappears along with it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It has always been assumed that when someone's physical form is no more, his shadow automatically disappears along with it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In fact this may be the very first time that this mysterious land has ever been mentioned by any living human being.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading One such area is the Land of Lost Shadows.
areasnounUS /ˈeriəz/
plural of “area” — a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading It has always been assumed that when someone's physical form is no more, his shadow automatically disappears along with it.
automaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading It has always been assumed that when someone's physical form is no more, his shadow automatically disappears along with it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In fact this may be the very first time that this mysterious land has ever been mentioned by any living human being.
for the reason that
From this reading That is because no one has ever known where a person's shadow goes when he dies.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In fact this may be the very first time that this mysterious land has ever been mentioned by any living human being.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In fact this may be the very first time that this mysterious land has ever been mentioned by any living human being.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading That is because no one has ever known where a person's shadow goes when he dies.
disappearsverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading It has always been assumed that when someone's physical form is no more, his shadow automatically disappears along with it.
at any time
From this reading In fact this may be the very first time that this mysterious land has ever been mentioned by any living human being.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact this may be the very first time that this mysterious land has ever been mentioned by any living human being.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In fact this may be the very first time that this mysterious land has ever been mentioned by any living human being.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It has always been assumed that when someone's physical form is no more, his shadow automatically disappears along with it.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading That is because no one has ever known where a person's shadow goes when he dies.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That is because no one has ever known where a person's shadow goes when he dies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It has always been assumed that when someone's physical form is no more, his shadow automatically disappears along with it.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading In fact this may be the very first time that this mysterious land has ever been mentioned by any living human being.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact this may be the very first time that this mysterious land has ever been mentioned by any living human being.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading One such area is the Land of Lost Shadows.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading In fact this may be the very first time that this mysterious land has ever been mentioned by any living human being.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading One such area is the Land of Lost Shadows.
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In fact this may be the very first time that this mysterious land has ever been mentioned by any living human being.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It has always been assumed that when someone's physical form is no more, his shadow automatically disappears along with it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
of an obscure nature
From this reading In fact this may be the very first time that this mysterious land has ever been mentioned by any living human being.
not any; not one
From this reading That is because no one has ever known where a person's shadow goes when he dies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One such area is the Land of Lost Shadows.
Oz
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From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
person'snounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
possessive form of “person” — a human being
From this reading That is because no one has ever known where a person's shadow goes when he dies.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading It has always been assumed that when someone's physical form is no more, his shadow automatically disappears along with it.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading One such area is the Land of Lost Shadows.
someone'snounUS /ˈsʌmwʌnz/
possessive form of “someone” — a human being
From this reading It has always been assumed that when someone's physical form is no more, his shadow automatically disappears along with it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One such area is the Land of Lost Shadows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One such area is the Land of Lost Shadows.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In fact this may be the very first time that this mysterious land has ever been mentioned by any living human being.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In fact this may be the very first time that this mysterious land has ever been mentioned by any living human being.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
unchartedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃɑːrtɪd/
(of unknown regions) not yet surveyed or investigated
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
precisely as stated
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
at the time that
From this reading That is because no one has ever known where a person's shadow goes when he dies.
in or at the place that
From this reading That is because no one has ever known where a person's shadow goes when he dies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ME AND MY SHADOW It has been mentioned before that, although very comprehensive maps exist of Oz, there are areas that are totally uncharted and about which very little is known.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It has always been assumed that when someone's physical form is no more, his shadow automatically disappears along with it.
