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From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
1900
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From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When, in a recent survey, =The New York Times= polled a group of teenagers on the books they liked best when they were young, the Oz books topped the list.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
(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 Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
in addition
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
AnimatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These are stories which are genuine fantasy--creative, funny, tender, exciting and surprising.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
BaumnounUS /bɔːm/
United States writer of children's books (1856-1919)
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading When, in a recent survey, =The New York Times= polled a group of teenagers on the books they liked best when they were young, the Oz books topped the list.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading When, in a recent survey, =The New York Times= polled a group of teenagers on the books they liked best when they were young, the Oz books topped the list.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
Claus
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From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
compriseverbUS /kəmˈpraɪz/
be composed of
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
creativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/
having the ability or power to create
From this reading These are stories which are genuine fantasy--creative, funny, tender, exciting and surprising.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
EnchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
etc
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From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
apart from; not including
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
fantasynounUS /ˈfæntəsi/
imagination unrestricted by reality
From this reading These are stories which are genuine fantasy--creative, funny, tender, exciting and surprising.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading These are stories which are genuine fantasy--creative, funny, tender, exciting and surprising.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading These are stories which are genuine fantasy--creative, funny, tender, exciting and surprising.
GoosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading When, in a recent survey, =The New York Times= polled a group of teenagers on the books they liked best when they were young, the Oz books topped the list.
Gump
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From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When, in a recent survey, =The New York Times= polled a group of teenagers on the books they liked best when they were young, the Oz books topped the list.
inhabitverbUS /ˌɪnˈhæbət/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading When, in a recent survey, =The New York Times= polled a group of teenagers on the books they liked best when they were young, the Oz books topped the list.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading When, in a recent survey, =The New York Times= polled a group of teenagers on the books they liked best when they were young, the Oz books topped the list.
MagicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
MagnifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪd/
enlarged to an abnormal degree
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
Merryland
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From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
MonounUS /moʊ/
an indefinitely short time
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
MonarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When, in a recent survey, =The New York Times= polled a group of teenagers on the books they liked best when they were young, the Oz books topped the list.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When, in a recent survey, =The New York Times= polled a group of teenagers on the books they liked best when they were young, the Oz books topped the list.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
OZ
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From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
polledverbUS /poʊld/
past form of “poll” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading When, in a recent survey, =The New York Times= polled a group of teenagers on the books they liked best when they were young, the Oz books topped the list.
Pumpkinhead
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From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
rarestadjectiveUS /ˈrerəst/
superlative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading When, in a recent survey, =The New York Times= polled a group of teenagers on the books they liked best when they were young, the Oz books topped the list.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
Saw-Horse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
SequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
that is looked for
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
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 These are stories which are genuine fantasy--creative, funny, tender, exciting and surprising.
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 Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading These are stories which are genuine fantasy--creative, funny, tender, exciting and surprising.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading When, in a recent survey, =The New York Times= polled a group of teenagers on the books they liked best when they were young, the Oz books topped the list.
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 Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
teenagersnounUS /ˈtiːneɪdʒərz/
plural of “teenager” — a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
From this reading When, in a recent survey, =The New York Times= polled a group of teenagers on the books they liked best when they were young, the Oz books topped the list.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading These are stories which are genuine fantasy--creative, funny, tender, exciting and surprising.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading When, in a recent survey, =The New York Times= polled a group of teenagers on the books they liked best when they were young, the Oz books topped the list.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
toppedadjectiveUS /tɑːpt/
having a top of a specified character
From this reading When, in a recent survey, =The New York Times= polled a group of teenagers on the books they liked best when they were young, the Oz books topped the list.
TotnounUS /tɑːt/
a small amount (especially of a drink)
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
precisely as stated
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
at the time that
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These are stories which are genuine fantasy--creative, funny, tender, exciting and surprising.
which person or people
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Filled with the rarest and most absurd creatures, each of the =14= volumes which now comprise the series, has been eagerly sought out by generation after generation until today they are known to all except the very young or those who were never young at all.
WIZARDnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
Woggle-Bug
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
YewnounUS /juː/
wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows
From this reading Being an account of the further adventures of the and also the strange experiences of the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel _to_ The Wizard _of_ Oz L. Frank Baum Author of Father Goose--His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew, The Life and Adventures _of_ Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc., etc.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading When, in a recent survey, =The New York Times= polled a group of teenagers on the books they liked best when they were young, the Oz books topped the list.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Since 1900 when L. Frank Baum introduced to the children of America THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and all the other exciting characters who inhabit the land of Oz, these delightful fairy tales have stimulated the imagination of millions of young readers.
