used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Once in the land of goblins and fairies," remarked Una, "queens and kingdoms are a matter of course."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All the same, these lanterns--or whatever you call them--that they carry, are worth knowing more about."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "It is some idle mummery, I suppose," added Leighton; "we are too near civilization for anything else.
(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 All the same, these lanterns--or whatever you call them--that they carry, are worth knowing more about."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Once in the land of goblins and fairies," remarked Una, "queens and kingdoms are a matter of course."
any thing at all
From this reading "It is some idle mummery, I suppose," added Leighton; "we are too near civilization for anything else.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Once in the land of goblins and fairies," remarked Una, "queens and kingdoms are a matter of course."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading All the same, these lanterns--or whatever you call them--that they carry, are worth knowing more about."
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading All the same, these lanterns--or whatever you call them--that they carry, are worth knowing more about."
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading "It is some idle mummery, I suppose," added Leighton; "we are too near civilization for anything else.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Once in the land of goblins and fairies," remarked Una, "queens and kingdoms are a matter of course."
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "I would give a good deal to know."
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is some idle mummery, I suppose," added Leighton; "we are too near civilization for anything else.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading "Once in the land of goblins and fairies," remarked Una, "queens and kingdoms are a matter of course."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is some idle mummery, I suppose," added Leighton; "we are too near civilization for anything else.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I would give a good deal to know."
goblinsnounUS /ˈɡɑːblɪnz/
plural of “goblin” — (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
From this reading "Once in the land of goblins and fairies," remarked Una, "queens and kingdoms are a matter of course."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I would give a good deal to know."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is some idle mummery, I suppose," added Leighton; "we are too near civilization for anything else.
not in action or at work
From this reading "It is some idle mummery, I suppose," added Leighton; "we are too near civilization for anything else.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Once in the land of goblins and fairies," remarked Una, "queens and kingdoms are a matter of course."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is some idle mummery, I suppose," added Leighton; "we are too near civilization for anything else.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is some idle mummery, I suppose," added Leighton; "we are too near civilization for anything else.
kingdomsnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəmz/
plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading "Once in the land of goblins and fairies," remarked Una, "queens and kingdoms are a matter of course."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I would give a good deal to know."
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading All the same, these lanterns--or whatever you call them--that they carry, are worth knowing more about."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "Once in the land of goblins and fairies," remarked Una, "queens and kingdoms are a matter of course."
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading All the same, these lanterns--or whatever you call them--that they carry, are worth knowing more about."
Leighton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is some idle mummery, I suppose," added Leighton; "we are too near civilization for anything else.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Once in the land of goblins and fairies," remarked Una, "queens and kingdoms are a matter of course."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All the same, these lanterns--or whatever you call them--that they carry, are worth knowing more about."
mummerynoun
meaningless ceremonies and flattery
From this reading "It is some idle mummery, I suppose," added Leighton; "we are too near civilization for anything else.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "It is some idle mummery, I suppose," added Leighton; "we are too near civilization for anything else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Once in the land of goblins and fairies," remarked Una, "queens and kingdoms are a matter of course."
on one occasion
From this reading "Once in the land of goblins and fairies," remarked Una, "queens and kingdoms are a matter of course."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All the same, these lanterns--or whatever you call them--that they carry, are worth knowing more about."
queensnounUS /kwiːnz/
a borough of New York City
From this reading "Once in the land of goblins and fairies," remarked Una, "queens and kingdoms are a matter of course."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Once in the land of goblins and fairies," remarked Una, "queens and kingdoms are a matter of course."
Identical; not different.
From this reading All the same, these lanterns--or whatever you call them--that they carry, are worth knowing more about."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "It is some idle mummery, I suppose," added Leighton; "we are too near civilization for anything else.
express a supposition
From this reading "It is some idle mummery, I suppose," added Leighton; "we are too near civilization for anything else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the same, these lanterns--or whatever you call them--that they carry, are worth knowing more about."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Once in the land of goblins and fairies," remarked Una, "queens and kingdoms are a matter of course."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All the same, these lanterns--or whatever you call them--that they carry, are worth knowing more about."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All the same, these lanterns--or whatever you call them--that they carry, are worth knowing more about."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the same, these lanterns--or whatever you call them--that they carry, are worth knowing more about."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I would give a good deal to know."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It is some idle mummery, I suppose," added Leighton; "we are too near civilization for anything else.
Una
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Once in the land of goblins and fairies," remarked Una, "queens and kingdoms are a matter of course."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It is some idle mummery, I suppose," added Leighton; "we are too near civilization for anything else.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are they?"
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading All the same, these lanterns--or whatever you call them--that they carry, are worth knowing more about."
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading All the same, these lanterns--or whatever you call them--that they carry, are worth knowing more about."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I would give a good deal to know."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading All the same, these lanterns--or whatever you call them--that they carry, are worth knowing more about."
