used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A stranger from the Land of Oz," replied Kiki Aru.
(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 Kiki was given a good supper and a good bed, and he behaved very well, although he refused to answer all the questions the good people of Noland asked him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Kiki was given a good supper and a good bed, and he behaved very well, although he refused to answer all the questions the good people of Noland asked him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instantly he had resumed his natural shape, and going to the house, he knocked upon the door and asked for some supper.
react verbally
From this reading Kiki was given a good supper and a good bed, and he behaved very well, although he refused to answer all the questions the good people of Noland asked him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Who are you?" asked the man of the house.
Aru
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From this reading "A stranger from the Land of Oz," replied Kiki Aru.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Instantly he had resumed his natural shape, and going to the house, he knocked upon the door and asked for some supper.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Kiki was given a good supper and a good bed, and he behaved very well, although he refused to answer all the questions the good people of Noland asked him.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Kiki was given a good supper and a good bed, and he behaved very well, although he refused to answer all the questions the good people of Noland asked him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Instantly he had resumed his natural shape, and going to the house, he knocked upon the door and asked for some supper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Instantly he had resumed his natural shape, and going to the house, he knocked upon the door and asked for some supper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "A stranger from the Land of Oz," replied Kiki Aru.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Kiki was given a good supper and a good bed, and he behaved very well, although he refused to answer all the questions the good people of Noland asked him.
the act of departing
From this reading Instantly he had resumed his natural shape, and going to the house, he knocked upon the door and asked for some supper.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Kiki was given a good supper and a good bed, and he behaved very well, although he refused to answer all the questions the good people of Noland asked him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Instantly he had resumed his natural shape, and going to the house, he knocked upon the door and asked for some supper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instantly he had resumed his natural shape, and going to the house, he knocked upon the door and asked for some supper.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kiki was given a good supper and a good bed, and he behaved very well, although he refused to answer all the questions the good people of Noland asked him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Instantly he had resumed his natural shape, and going to the house, he knocked upon the door and asked for some supper.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Instantly he had resumed his natural shape, and going to the house, he knocked upon the door and asked for some supper.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly he had resumed his natural shape, and going to the house, he knocked upon the door and asked for some supper.
Kiki
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From this reading "A stranger from the Land of Oz," replied Kiki Aru.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Instantly he had resumed his natural shape, and going to the house, he knocked upon the door and asked for some supper.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "A stranger from the Land of Oz," replied Kiki Aru.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Who are you?" asked the man of the house.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Instantly he had resumed his natural shape, and going to the house, he knocked upon the door and asked for some supper.
Noland
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From this reading Kiki was given a good supper and a good bed, and he behaved very well, although he refused to answer all the questions the good people of Noland asked him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Who are you?" asked the man of the house.
Oz
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From this reading "A stranger from the Land of Oz," replied Kiki Aru.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Kiki was given a good supper and a good bed, and he behaved very well, although he refused to answer all the questions the good people of Noland asked him.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Kiki was given a good supper and a good bed, and he behaved very well, although he refused to answer all the questions the good people of Noland asked him.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Kiki was given a good supper and a good bed, and he behaved very well, although he refused to answer all the questions the good people of Noland asked him.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "A stranger from the Land of Oz," replied Kiki Aru.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Instantly he had resumed his natural shape, and going to the house, he knocked upon the door and asked for some supper.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Then you are welcome," said the man.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Instantly he had resumed his natural shape, and going to the house, he knocked upon the door and asked for some supper.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Instantly he had resumed his natural shape, and going to the house, he knocked upon the door and asked for some supper.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "A stranger from the Land of Oz," replied Kiki Aru.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Instantly he had resumed his natural shape, and going to the house, he knocked upon the door and asked for some supper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Instantly he had resumed his natural shape, and going to the house, he knocked upon the door and asked for some supper.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then you are welcome," said the man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instantly he had resumed his natural shape, and going to the house, he knocked upon the door and asked for some supper.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Instantly he had resumed his natural shape, and going to the house, he knocked upon the door and asked for some supper.
precisely as stated
From this reading Kiki was given a good supper and a good bed, and he behaved very well, although he refused to answer all the questions the good people of Noland asked him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kiki was given a good supper and a good bed, and he behaved very well, although he refused to answer all the questions the good people of Noland asked him.
accept gladly
From this reading "Then you are welcome," said the man.
(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 Kiki was given a good supper and a good bed, and he behaved very well, although he refused to answer all the questions the good people of Noland asked him.
which person or people
From this reading "Who are you?" asked the man of the house.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who are you?" asked the man of the house.
