used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
at or in the front
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We've travelled in a circle," panted the little boy excitedly, "and here we are back where we started from."
Atmos
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From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "We've travelled in a circle," panted the little boy excitedly, "and here we are back where we started from."
Betsy
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From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
a youthful male person
From this reading "We've travelled in a circle," panted the little boy excitedly, "and here we are back where we started from."
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading "We've travelled in a circle," panted the little boy excitedly, "and here we are back where we started from."
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading "Well, shall we stop and conquer Irashi or go on back to Oz?" queried Betsy.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading "We've travelled in a circle," panted the little boy excitedly, "and here we are back where we started from."
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Reddy Restored to the Throne The time passed most merrily for the travellers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "We've travelled in a circle," panted the little boy excitedly, "and here we are back where we started from."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
a quick look
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Well, shall we stop and conquer Irashi or go on back to Oz?" queried Betsy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "We've travelled in a circle," panted the little boy excitedly, "and here we are back where we started from."
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
Irashi
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From this reading "Well, shall we stop and conquer Irashi or go on back to Oz?" queried Betsy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "We've travelled in a circle," panted the little boy excitedly, "and here we are back where we started from."
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
march in a procession
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Reddy Restored to the Throne The time passed most merrily for the travellers.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Reddy Restored to the Throne The time passed most merrily for the travellers.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well, shall we stop and conquer Irashi or go on back to Oz?" queried Betsy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Well, shall we stop and conquer Irashi or go on back to Oz?" queried Betsy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
others
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From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
Oz
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From this reading "Well, shall we stop and conquer Irashi or go on back to Oz?" queried Betsy.
Ozma
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From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
pantedverbUS /ˈpæntɪd/
past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "We've travelled in a circle," panted the little boy excitedly, "and here we are back where we started from."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Reddy Restored to the Throne The time passed most merrily for the travellers.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
a light shade of red
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading "Well, shall we stop and conquer Irashi or go on back to Oz?" queried Betsy.
RashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
Reddy
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From this reading Reddy Restored to the Throne The time passed most merrily for the travellers.
RestoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Reddy Restored to the Throne The time passed most merrily for the travellers.
only a very short time before
From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Well, shall we stop and conquer Irashi or go on back to Oz?" queried Betsy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "We've travelled in a circle," panted the little boy excitedly, "and here we are back where we started from."
not in physical motion
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Well, shall we stop and conquer Irashi or go on back to Oz?" queried Betsy.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reddy Restored to the Throne The time passed most merrily for the travellers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Reddy Restored to the Throne The time passed most merrily for the travellers.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Reddy Restored to the Throne The time passed most merrily for the travellers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reddy Restored to the Throne The time passed most merrily for the travellers.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading "We've travelled in a circle," panted the little boy excitedly, "and here we are back where we started from."
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Reddy Restored to the Throne The time passed most merrily for the travellers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We've travelled in a circle," panted the little boy excitedly, "and here we are back where we started from."
We've
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From this reading "We've travelled in a circle," panted the little boy excitedly, "and here we are back where we started from."
(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, shall we stop and conquer Irashi or go on back to Oz?" queried Betsy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
in or at the place that
From this reading "We've travelled in a circle," panted the little boy excitedly, "and here we are back where we started from."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Carter and Atmos were so interested in each other, and Betsy and Ozma were so busy exchanging their strange experiences, they scarcely noticed the country through which they were passing.
which person or people
From this reading But after an hour's march Reddy, who was still ahead of the others, gave a loud cry of surprise, for he had caught a glimpse of the pink towers of Rash.
