used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When they arose they saw standing near by golden basins filled with clear shining water, and after they were bathed and dressed they saw standing near a little Fairy with a dainty breakfast-tray.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When they arose they saw standing near by golden basins filled with clear shining water, and after they were bathed and dressed they saw standing near a little Fairy with a dainty breakfast-tray.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Naturally they slept very soundly, so it was morning almost before they knew it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading When they arose they saw standing near by golden basins filled with clear shining water, and after they were bathed and dressed they saw standing near a little Fairy with a dainty breakfast-tray.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading They ate heartily, and presently hastened away to see the good Queen Zulena and to remind her of her promise to show them the Valley of Gold.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They ate heartily, and presently hastened away to see the good Queen Zulena and to remind her of her promise to show them the Valley of Gold.
BanjonounUS /ˈbændʒoʊ/
a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body
From this reading "Come then, my dears," said the Queen, "bring with you the Enchanted Banjo and we will take the Bumblebee Express, and travel beyond the forest, toward yonder mountains."
basinsnounUS /ˈbeɪsənz/
plural of “basin” — a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading When they arose they saw standing near by golden basins filled with clear shining water, and after they were bathed and dressed they saw standing near a little Fairy with a dainty breakfast-tray.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading When they arose they saw standing near by golden basins filled with clear shining water, and after they were bathed and dressed they saw standing near a little Fairy with a dainty breakfast-tray.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Naturally they slept very soundly, so it was morning almost before they knew it.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "Come then, my dears," said the Queen, "bring with you the Enchanted Banjo and we will take the Bumblebee Express, and travel beyond the forest, toward yonder mountains."
breakfast-tray
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From this reading When they arose they saw standing near by golden basins filled with clear shining water, and after they were bathed and dressed they saw standing near a little Fairy with a dainty breakfast-tray.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Come then, my dears," said the Queen, "bring with you the Enchanted Banjo and we will take the Bumblebee Express, and travel beyond the forest, toward yonder mountains."
BumblebeenounUS /ˈbʌmbəlbiː/
robust hairy social bee of temperate regions
From this reading "Come then, my dears," said the Queen, "bring with you the Enchanted Banjo and we will take the Bumblebee Express, and travel beyond the forest, toward yonder mountains."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When they arose they saw standing near by golden basins filled with clear shining water, and after they were bathed and dressed they saw standing near a little Fairy with a dainty breakfast-tray.
rid of obstructions
From this reading When they arose they saw standing near by golden basins filled with clear shining water, and after they were bathed and dressed they saw standing near a little Fairy with a dainty breakfast-tray.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come then, my dears," said the Queen, "bring with you the Enchanted Banjo and we will take the Bumblebee Express, and travel beyond the forest, toward yonder mountains."
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading When they arose they saw standing near by golden basins filled with clear shining water, and after they were bathed and dressed they saw standing near a little Fairy with a dainty breakfast-tray.
dears
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From this reading "Come then, my dears," said the Queen, "bring with you the Enchanted Banjo and we will take the Bumblebee Express, and travel beyond the forest, toward yonder mountains."
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading When they arose they saw standing near by golden basins filled with clear shining water, and after they were bathed and dressed they saw standing near a little Fairy with a dainty breakfast-tray.
EnchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading "Come then, my dears," said the Queen, "bring with you the Enchanted Banjo and we will take the Bumblebee Express, and travel beyond the forest, toward yonder mountains."
give expression to
From this reading "Come then, my dears," said the Queen, "bring with you the Enchanted Banjo and we will take the Bumblebee Express, and travel beyond the forest, toward yonder mountains."
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading When they arose they saw standing near by golden basins filled with clear shining water, and after they were bathed and dressed they saw standing near a little Fairy with a dainty breakfast-tray.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading When they arose they saw standing near by golden basins filled with clear shining water, and after they were bathed and dressed they saw standing near a little Fairy with a dainty breakfast-tray.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "Come then, my dears," said the Queen, "bring with you the Enchanted Banjo and we will take the Bumblebee Express, and travel beyond the forest, toward yonder mountains."
coins made of gold
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They ate heartily, and presently hastened away to see the good Queen Zulena and to remind her of her promise to show them the Valley of Gold.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading They ate heartily, and presently hastened away to see the good Queen Zulena and to remind her of her promise to show them the Valley of Gold.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading They ate heartily, and presently hastened away to see the good Queen Zulena and to remind her of her promise to show them the Valley of Gold.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They ate heartily, and presently hastened away to see the good Queen Zulena and to remind her of her promise to show them the Valley of Gold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Naturally they slept very soundly, so it was morning almost before they knew it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Naturally they slept very soundly, so it was morning almost before they knew it.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When they arose they saw standing near by golden basins filled with clear shining water, and after they were bathed and dressed they saw standing near a little Fairy with a dainty breakfast-tray.
LulunounUS /ˈluːluː/
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Naturally they slept very soundly, so it was morning almost before they knew it.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "Come then, my dears," said the Queen, "bring with you the Enchanted Banjo and we will take the Bumblebee Express, and travel beyond the forest, toward yonder mountains."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Come then, my dears," said the Queen, "bring with you the Enchanted Banjo and we will take the Bumblebee Express, and travel beyond the forest, toward yonder mountains."
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally they slept very soundly, so it was morning almost before they knew it.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When they arose they saw standing near by golden basins filled with clear shining water, and after they were bathed and dressed they saw standing near a little Fairy with a dainty breakfast-tray.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
in the near future
From this reading They ate heartily, and presently hastened away to see the good Queen Zulena and to remind her of her promise to show them the Valley of Gold.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading They ate heartily, and presently hastened away to see the good Queen Zulena and to remind her of her promise to show them the Valley of Gold.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading They ate heartily, and presently hastened away to see the good Queen Zulena and to remind her of her promise to show them the Valley of Gold.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading They ate heartily, and presently hastened away to see the good Queen Zulena and to remind her of her promise to show them the Valley of Gold.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come then, my dears," said the Queen, "bring with you the Enchanted Banjo and we will take the Bumblebee Express, and travel beyond the forest, toward yonder mountains."
cut with a saw
From this reading When they arose they saw standing near by golden basins filled with clear shining water, and after they were bathed and dressed they saw standing near a little Fairy with a dainty breakfast-tray.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They ate heartily, and presently hastened away to see the good Queen Zulena and to remind her of her promise to show them the Valley of Gold.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading When they arose they saw standing near by golden basins filled with clear shining water, and after they were bathed and dressed they saw standing near a little Fairy with a dainty breakfast-tray.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They ate heartily, and presently hastened away to see the good Queen Zulena and to remind her of her promise to show them the Valley of Gold.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Naturally they slept very soundly, so it was morning almost before they knew it.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading Naturally they slept very soundly, so it was morning almost before they knew it.
having a supporting base
From this reading When they arose they saw standing near by golden basins filled with clear shining water, and after they were bathed and dressed they saw standing near a little Fairy with a dainty breakfast-tray.
carry out
From this reading "Come then, my dears," said the Queen, "bring with you the Enchanted Banjo and we will take the Bumblebee Express, and travel beyond the forest, toward yonder mountains."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They ate heartily, and presently hastened away to see the good Queen Zulena and to remind her of her promise to show them the Valley of Gold.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Come then, my dears," said the Queen, "bring with you the Enchanted Banjo and we will take the Bumblebee Express, and travel beyond the forest, toward yonder mountains."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Naturally they slept very soundly, so it was morning almost before they knew it.
thistle-down
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They ate heartily, and presently hastened away to see the good Queen Zulena and to remind her of her promise to show them the Valley of Gold.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Come then, my dears," said the Queen, "bring with you the Enchanted Banjo and we will take the Bumblebee Express, and travel beyond the forest, toward yonder mountains."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Come then, my dears," said the Queen, "bring with you the Enchanted Banjo and we will take the Bumblebee Express, and travel beyond the forest, toward yonder mountains."
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Naturally they slept very soundly, so it was morning almost before they knew it.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading When they arose they saw standing near by golden basins filled with clear shining water, and after they were bathed and dressed they saw standing near a little Fairy with a dainty breakfast-tray.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Come then, my dears," said the Queen, "bring with you the Enchanted Banjo and we will take the Bumblebee Express, and travel beyond the forest, toward yonder mountains."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they arose they saw standing near by golden basins filled with clear shining water, and after they were bathed and dressed they saw standing near a little Fairy with a dainty breakfast-tray.
at the time that
From this reading When they arose they saw standing near by golden basins filled with clear shining water, and after they were bathed and dressed they saw standing near a little Fairy with a dainty breakfast-tray.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Come then, my dears," said the Queen, "bring with you the Enchanted Banjo and we will take the Bumblebee Express, and travel beyond the forest, toward yonder mountains."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading "Come then, my dears," said the Queen, "bring with you the Enchanted Banjo and we will take the Bumblebee Express, and travel beyond the forest, toward yonder mountains."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Come then, my dears," said the Queen, "bring with you the Enchanted Banjo and we will take the Bumblebee Express, and travel beyond the forest, toward yonder mountains."
Zulena
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From this reading They ate heartily, and presently hastened away to see the good Queen Zulena and to remind her of her promise to show them the Valley of Gold.
Zuzu
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From this reading THE VALLEY OF GOLD That night Zuzu and Lulu slept in golden beds with silken curtains, with pillows made of thistle-down, very light and soft.
