amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am told he took it from Pastoria, the former King,” said the Scarecrow, becoming confused under the intent look of the Sorceress.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And how came you to possess the throne?” asked Glinda.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “And how came you to possess the throne?” asked Glinda.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I got it from the Wizard of Oz, and by the choice of the people,” returned the Scarecrow, uneasy at such questioning.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading “I am told he took it from Pastoria, the former King,” said the Scarecrow, becoming confused under the intent look of the Sorceress.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I got it from the Wizard of Oz, and by the choice of the people,” returned the Scarecrow, uneasy at such questioning.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “And how came you to possess the throne?” asked Glinda.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading “I got it from the Wizard of Oz, and by the choice of the people,” returned the Scarecrow, uneasy at such questioning.
confusedadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading “I am told he took it from Pastoria, the former King,” said the Scarecrow, becoming confused under the intent look of the Sorceress.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading “And where did the Wizard get it?” she continued gravely.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “And where did the Wizard get it?” she continued gravely.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading “I am told he took it from Pastoria, the former King,” said the Scarecrow, becoming confused under the intent look of the Sorceress.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Why, she stole the throne from me,” said the Scarecrow.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “And where did the Wizard get it?” she continued gravely.
Glinda
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From this reading “And how came you to possess the throne?” asked Glinda.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I got it from the Wizard of Oz, and by the choice of the people,” returned the Scarecrow, uneasy at such questioning.
gravelyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪvli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading “And where did the Wizard get it?” she continued gravely.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am told he took it from Pastoria, the former King,” said the Scarecrow, becoming confused under the intent look of the Sorceress.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And how came you to possess the throne?” asked Glinda.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I got it from the Wizard of Oz, and by the choice of the people,” returned the Scarecrow, uneasy at such questioning.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “I am told he took it from Pastoria, the former King,” said the Scarecrow, becoming confused under the intent look of the Sorceress.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I got it from the Wizard of Oz, and by the choice of the people,” returned the Scarecrow, uneasy at such questioning.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “I am told he took it from Pastoria, the former King,” said the Scarecrow, becoming confused under the intent look of the Sorceress.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “I am told he took it from Pastoria, the former King,” said the Scarecrow, becoming confused under the intent look of the Sorceress.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Why, she stole the throne from me,” said the Scarecrow.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I got it from the Wizard of Oz, and by the choice of the people,” returned the Scarecrow, uneasy at such questioning.
Oz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I got it from the Wizard of Oz, and by the choice of the people,” returned the Scarecrow, uneasy at such questioning.
Pastoria
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am told he took it from Pastoria, the former King,” said the Scarecrow, becoming confused under the intent look of the Sorceress.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “I got it from the Wizard of Oz, and by the choice of the people,” returned the Scarecrow, uneasy at such questioning.
possessverbUS /pəˈzes/
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading “And how came you to possess the throne?” asked Glinda.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading “I got it from the Wizard of Oz, and by the choice of the people,” returned the Scarecrow, uneasy at such questioning.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “I got it from the Wizard of Oz, and by the choice of the people,” returned the Scarecrow, uneasy at such questioning.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Why, she stole the throne from me,” said the Scarecrow.
ScarecrownounUS /ˈskærkroʊ/
an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
From this reading “Why, she stole the throne from me,” said the Scarecrow.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why, she stole the throne from me,” said the Scarecrow.
Sorceressnoun
a woman sorcerer
From this reading “I am told he took it from Pastoria, the former King,” said the Scarecrow, becoming confused under the intent look of the Sorceress.
stolenounUS /stoʊl/
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading “Why, she stole the throne from me,” said the Scarecrow.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “I got it from the Wizard of Oz, and by the choice of the people,” returned the Scarecrow, uneasy at such questioning.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Why, she stole the throne from me,” said the Scarecrow.
thronenounUS /θroʊn/
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading “Why, she stole the throne from me,” said the Scarecrow.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “And how came you to possess the throne?” asked Glinda.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “I am told he took it from Pastoria, the former King,” said the Scarecrow, becoming confused under the intent look of the Sorceress.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “I am told he took it from Pastoria, the former King,” said the Scarecrow, becoming confused under the intent look of the Sorceress.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “I am told he took it from Pastoria, the former King,” said the Scarecrow, becoming confused under the intent look of the Sorceress.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading “I got it from the Wizard of Oz, and by the choice of the people,” returned the Scarecrow, uneasy at such questioning.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading “And where did the Wizard get it?” she continued gravely.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, she stole the throne from me,” said the Scarecrow.
WizardnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading “I got it from the Wizard of Oz, and by the choice of the people,” returned the Scarecrow, uneasy at such questioning.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And how came you to possess the throne?” asked Glinda.
