aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading However much these nations differ about trifles, they all agree in liking fairy tales.
in the past
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading However much these nations differ about trifles, they all agree in liking fairy tales.
(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 The stories in all the books are borrowed from many countries; some are French, some German, some Russian, some Italian, some Scottish, some English, one Chinese.
Alleyne
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From this reading To Stella Margaret Alleyne the Green Fairy Book is dedicated This is the third, and probably the last, of the Fairy Books of many colours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To Stella Margaret Alleyne the Green Fairy Book is dedicated This is the third, and probably the last, of the Fairy Books of many colours.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stories in all the books are borrowed from many countries; some are French, some German, some Russian, some Italian, some Scottish, some English, one Chinese.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading First there was the Blue Fairy Book; then, children, you asked for more, and we made up the Red Fairy Book; and, when you wanted more still, the Green Fairy Book was put together.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading First there was the Blue Fairy Book; then, children, you asked for more, and we made up the Red Fairy Book; and, when you wanted more still, the Green Fairy Book was put together.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading To Stella Margaret Alleyne the Green Fairy Book is dedicated This is the third, and probably the last, of the Fairy Books of many colours.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading To Stella Margaret Alleyne the Green Fairy Book is dedicated This is the third, and probably the last, of the Fairy Books of many colours.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading The stories in all the books are borrowed from many countries; some are French, some German, some Russian, some Italian, some Scottish, some English, one Chinese.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading First there was the Blue Fairy Book; then, children, you asked for more, and we made up the Red Fairy Book; and, when you wanted more still, the Green Fairy Book was put together.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading The stories in all the books are borrowed from many countries; some are French, some German, some Russian, some Italian, some Scottish, some English, one Chinese.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading To Stella Margaret Alleyne the Green Fairy Book is dedicated This is the third, and probably the last, of the Fairy Books of many colours.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The stories in all the books are borrowed from many countries; some are French, some German, some Russian, some Italian, some Scottish, some English, one Chinese.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading To Stella Margaret Alleyne the Green Fairy Book is dedicated This is the third, and probably the last, of the Fairy Books of many colours.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading However much these nations differ about trifles, they all agree in liking fairy tales.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The stories in all the books are borrowed from many countries; some are French, some German, some Russian, some Italian, some Scottish, some English, one Chinese.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading To Stella Margaret Alleyne the Green Fairy Book is dedicated This is the third, and probably the last, of the Fairy Books of many colours.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First there was the Blue Fairy Book; then, children, you asked for more, and we made up the Red Fairy Book; and, when you wanted more still, the Green Fairy Book was put together.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First there was the Blue Fairy Book; then, children, you asked for more, and we made up the Red Fairy Book; and, when you wanted more still, the Green Fairy Book was put together.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The stories in all the books are borrowed from many countries; some are French, some German, some Russian, some Italian, some Scottish, some English, one Chinese.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The stories in all the books are borrowed from many countries; some are French, some German, some Russian, some Italian, some Scottish, some English, one Chinese.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The stories in all the books are borrowed from many countries; some are French, some German, some Russian, some Italian, some Scottish, some English, one Chinese.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading To Stella Margaret Alleyne the Green Fairy Book is dedicated This is the third, and probably the last, of the Fairy Books of many colours.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However much these nations differ about trifles, they all agree in liking fairy tales.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The stories in all the books are borrowed from many countries; some are French, some German, some Russian, some Italian, some Scottish, some English, one Chinese.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Stella Margaret Alleyne the Green Fairy Book is dedicated This is the third, and probably the last, of the Fairy Books of many colours.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading The stories in all the books are borrowed from many countries; some are French, some German, some Russian, some Italian, some Scottish, some English, one Chinese.
immediately past
From this reading To Stella Margaret Alleyne the Green Fairy Book is dedicated This is the third, and probably the last, of the Fairy Books of many colours.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading However much these nations differ about trifles, they all agree in liking fairy tales.
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 The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading First there was the Blue Fairy Book; then, children, you asked for more, and we made up the Red Fairy Book; and, when you wanted more still, the Green Fairy Book was put together.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading To Stella Margaret Alleyne the Green Fairy Book is dedicated This is the third, and probably the last, of the Fairy Books of many colours.
Margaret
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From this reading To Stella Margaret Alleyne the Green Fairy Book is dedicated This is the third, and probably the last, of the Fairy Books of many colours.
the force of workers available
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading First there was the Blue Fairy Book; then, children, you asked for more, and we made up the Red Fairy Book; and, when you wanted more still, the Green Fairy Book was put together.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading However much these nations differ about trifles, they all agree in liking fairy tales.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading However much these nations differ about trifles, they all agree in liking fairy tales.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
not any; not one
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To Stella Margaret Alleyne the Green Fairy Book is dedicated This is the third, and probably the last, of the Fairy Books of many colours.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The stories in all the books are borrowed from many countries; some are French, some German, some Russian, some Italian, some Scottish, some English, one Chinese.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading To Stella Margaret Alleyne the Green Fairy Book is dedicated This is the third, and probably the last, of the Fairy Books of many colours.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading First there was the Blue Fairy Book; then, children, you asked for more, and we made up the Red Fairy Book; and, when you wanted more still, the Green Fairy Book was put together.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading First there was the Blue Fairy Book; then, children, you asked for more, and we made up the Red Fairy Book; and, when you wanted more still, the Green Fairy Book was put together.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading The stories in all the books are borrowed from many countries; some are French, some German, some Russian, some Italian, some Scottish, some English, one Chinese.
ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading The stories in all the books are borrowed from many countries; some are French, some German, some Russian, some Italian, some Scottish, some English, one Chinese.
sermonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The stories in all the books are borrowed from many countries; some are French, some German, some Russian, some Italian, some Scottish, some English, one Chinese.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading To Stella Margaret Alleyne the Green Fairy Book is dedicated This is the third, and probably the last, of the Fairy Books of many colours.
not in physical motion
From this reading First there was the Blue Fairy Book; then, children, you asked for more, and we made up the Red Fairy Book; and, when you wanted more still, the Green Fairy Book was put together.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The stories in all the books are borrowed from many countries; some are French, some German, some Russian, some Italian, some Scottish, some English, one Chinese.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading However much these nations differ about trifles, they all agree in liking fairy tales.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To Stella Margaret Alleyne the Green Fairy Book is dedicated This is the third, and probably the last, of the Fairy Books of many colours.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading First there was the Blue Fairy Book; then, children, you asked for more, and we made up the Red Fairy Book; and, when you wanted more still, the Green Fairy Book was put together.
in or at that place or location
From this reading First there was the Blue Fairy Book; then, children, you asked for more, and we made up the Red Fairy Book; and, when you wanted more still, the Green Fairy Book was put together.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading However much these nations differ about trifles, they all agree in liking fairy tales.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However much these nations differ about trifles, they all agree in liking fairy tales.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading To Stella Margaret Alleyne the Green Fairy Book is dedicated This is the third, and probably the last, of the Fairy Books of many colours.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To Stella Margaret Alleyne the Green Fairy Book is dedicated This is the third, and probably the last, of the Fairy Books of many colours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Stella Margaret Alleyne the Green Fairy Book is dedicated This is the third, and probably the last, of the Fairy Books of many colours.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading First there was the Blue Fairy Book; then, children, you asked for more, and we made up the Red Fairy Book; and, when you wanted more still, the Green Fairy Book was put together.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading However much these nations differ about trifles, they all agree in liking fairy tales.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading First there was the Blue Fairy Book; then, children, you asked for more, and we made up the Red Fairy Book; and, when you wanted more still, the Green Fairy Book was put together.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading First there was the Blue Fairy Book; then, children, you asked for more, and we made up the Red Fairy Book; and, when you wanted more still, the Green Fairy Book was put together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First there was the Blue Fairy Book; then, children, you asked for more, and we made up the Red Fairy Book; and, when you wanted more still, the Green Fairy Book was put together.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading First there was the Blue Fairy Book; then, children, you asked for more, and we made up the Red Fairy Book; and, when you wanted more still, the Green Fairy Book was put together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
at the time that
From this reading First there was the Blue Fairy Book; then, children, you asked for more, and we made up the Red Fairy Book; and, when you wanted more still, the Green Fairy Book was put together.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The reason, no doubt, is that men were much like children in their minds long ago, long, long ago, and so before they took to writing newspapers, and sermons, and novels, and long poems, they told each other stories, such as you read in the fairy books.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading First there was the Blue Fairy Book; then, children, you asked for more, and we made up the Red Fairy Book; and, when you wanted more still, the Green Fairy Book was put together.
