Chapter II

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From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

from one side of something to the other

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

(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 "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Ozma and Glinda Go Away "What is it, Ozma?"

react verbally

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Dorothy asked, as she sat down beside her friend.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Dorothy asked, as she sat down beside her friend.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Ozma and Glinda Go Away "What is it, Ozma?"

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

next to; at the side of

From this reading Dorothy asked, as she sat down beside her friend.

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From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

without stop or interruption

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

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From this reading Dorothy asked, as she sat down beside her friend.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Dorothy asked, as she sat down beside her friend.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Dorothy asked, as she sat down beside her friend.

assemble or get together

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

befitting or characteristic of a young girl

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

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From this reading Ozma and Glinda Go Away "What is it, Ozma?"

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Ozma and Glinda Go Away "What is it, Ozma?"

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Dorothy asked, as she sat down beside her friend.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

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From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

of great significance or value

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

discontinued temporarily

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Ozma and Glinda Go Away "What is it, Ozma?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ozma and Glinda Go Away "What is it, Ozma?"

and nothing more

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

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From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ozma and Glinda Go Away "What is it, Ozma?"

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 "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

a person who rules or commands

From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Dorothy asked, as she sat down beside her friend.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

in a serious manner

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Dorothy asked, as she sat down beside her friend.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

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 "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

a request to be present

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

express in words

From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Ozma and Glinda Go Away "What is it, Ozma?"

at the time that

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

a late time of life

From this reading You see," continued the girlish ruler seriously, "every 200 years all the members of Queen Lurline's fairy band gather for a Grand Council in the beautiful Forest of Burzee which lies just across the Deadly Desert to the South of Oz."

an affirmative

From this reading "Of course, Ozma, and how you were stolen by old Mombi, the witch, and--" "Yes," interrupted Ozma, smiling, "all that is true, but the important fact is that now the day has arrived when I must answer the summons of the great Fairy Queen.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Dorothy," Ozma began, thoughtfully, "you have heard me tell the story of how the good Queen Lurline left me here as a baby to become the Ruler of the Land of Oz."