used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I wonder if you would go to Dorothy's rooms and ask her to join me here as soon as possible."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Certainly," answered the little dog, his bright eyes regarding the Princess questioningly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I wonder if you would go to Dorothy's rooms and ask her to join me here as soon as possible."
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "Certainly," answered the little dog, his bright eyes regarding the Princess questioningly.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "What can I do for your Majesty?"
CarriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly," answered the little dog, his bright eyes regarding the Princess questioningly.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
Dorothy's
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From this reading "I wonder if you would go to Dorothy's rooms and ask her to join me here as soon as possible."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
EmeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Certainly," answered the little dog, his bright eyes regarding the Princess questioningly.
promote over another
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What can I do for your Majesty?"
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I wonder if you would go to Dorothy's rooms and ask her to join me here as soon as possible."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I wonder if you would go to Dorothy's rooms and ask her to join me here as soon as possible."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Certainly," answered the little dog, his bright eyes regarding the Princess questioningly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What can I do for your Majesty?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I wonder if you would go to Dorothy's rooms and ask her to join me here as soon as possible."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "I wonder if you would go to Dorothy's rooms and ask her to join me here as soon as possible."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Certainly," answered the little dog, his bright eyes regarding the Princess questioningly.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading "What can I do for your Majesty?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
Oz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
Ozma
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From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "I wonder if you would go to Dorothy's rooms and ask her to join me here as soon as possible."
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
questioninglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading "Certainly," answered the little dog, his bright eyes regarding the Princess questioningly.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading "Certainly," answered the little dog, his bright eyes regarding the Princess questioningly.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading "I wonder if you would go to Dorothy's rooms and ask her to join me here as soon as possible."
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Ozma smiled.
in the near future
From this reading "I wonder if you would go to Dorothy's rooms and ask her to join me here as soon as possible."
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I wonder if you would go to Dorothy's rooms and ask her to join me here as soon as possible."
Toto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What can I do for your Majesty?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder if you would go to Dorothy's rooms and ask her to join me here as soon as possible."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I wonder if you would go to Dorothy's rooms and ask her to join me here as soon as possible."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Toto Carries a Message "Toto," called Princess Ozma of Oz, as a small black dog trotted down the corridor past the open door of her study in the Royal Palace of the Emerald City, "Toto, will you do me a favor?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What can I do for your Majesty?"
