used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
ALMALENA
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From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
any thing at all
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well," said the Enchanted Banjo, "here we are at last at the city of Almalena."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They did not know how far they had traveled when at length they awoke.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading They did not know how far they had traveled when at length they awoke.
BanjonounUS /ˈbændʒoʊ/
a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body
From this reading "Well," said the Enchanted Banjo, "here we are at last at the city of Almalena."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
BumblebeenounUS /ˈbʌmbəlbiː/
robust hairy social bee of temperate regions
From this reading The Bumblebee Express had stopped suddenly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not know how far they had traveled when at length they awoke.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
EnchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading "Well," said the Enchanted Banjo, "here we are at last at the city of Almalena."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
give expression to
From this reading The Bumblebee Express had stopped suddenly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
FairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They did not know how far they had traveled when at length they awoke.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They did not know how far they had traveled when at length they awoke.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Well," said the Enchanted Banjo, "here we are at last at the city of Almalena."
how
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From this reading They did not know how far they had traveled when at length they awoke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They did not know how far they had traveled when at length they awoke.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
immediately past
From this reading "Well," said the Enchanted Banjo, "here we are at last at the city of Almalena."
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading They did not know how far they had traveled when at length they awoke.
LulunounUS /ˈluːluː/
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not know how far they had traveled when at length they awoke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
with speed
From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well," said the Enchanted Banjo, "here we are at last at the city of Almalena."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
cut with a saw
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
only a very short time before
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The Bumblebee Express had stopped suddenly.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The Bumblebee Express had stopped suddenly.
required or under orders
From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not know how far they had traveled when at length they awoke.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading They did not know how far they had traveled when at length they awoke.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well," said the Enchanted Banjo, "here we are at last at the city of Almalena."
(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," said the Enchanted Banjo, "here we are at last at the city of Almalena."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
at the time that
From this reading They did not know how far they had traveled when at length they awoke.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The Twins sat up on the carriage seat and rubbed their eyes, scarcely believing that what they saw was anything but a wonderful dream, so strange and beautiful seemed everything here in the land of the Fairies.
Zuzu
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From this reading THE FAIRY CITY OF ALMALENA In the meantime, as may be supposed, the twins Zuzu and Lulu were rapidly approaching the secret Valley of the Fairies.
