used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After thanking their kind messenger for his guidance and the delightful stories he had told them, Prince Dorion and his party joined the dwarf.
at or in the front
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He seemed more hideous than ever, but his manner was perfectly respectful as he greeted his guests, and he hardly looked at the Princess.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
for the reason that
From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He seemed more hideous than ever, but his manner was perfectly respectful as he greeted his guests, and he hardly looked at the Princess.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
CAPTIVEnounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading After thanking their kind messenger for his guidance and the delightful stories he had told them, Prince Dorion and his party joined the dwarf.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not see the black dwarf during that time, and the horror of his presence almost passed.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
Dorion
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From this reading After thanking their kind messenger for his guidance and the delightful stories he had told them, Prince Dorion and his party joined the dwarf.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
DWARFnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
Ethelda
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From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
at any time
From this reading He seemed more hideous than ever, but his manner was perfectly respectful as he greeted his guests, and he hardly looked at the Princess.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After thanking their kind messenger for his guidance and the delightful stories he had told them, Prince Dorion and his party joined the dwarf.
forebodings
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From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He seemed more hideous than ever, but his manner was perfectly respectful as he greeted his guests, and he hardly looked at the Princess.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He seemed more hideous than ever, but his manner was perfectly respectful as he greeted his guests, and he hardly looked at the Princess.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading After thanking their kind messenger for his guidance and the delightful stories he had told them, Prince Dorion and his party joined the dwarf.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
only a very short time before
From this reading He seemed more hideous than ever, but his manner was perfectly respectful as he greeted his guests, and he hardly looked at the Princess.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After thanking their kind messenger for his guidance and the delightful stories he had told them, Prince Dorion and his party joined the dwarf.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading He seemed more hideous than ever, but his manner was perfectly respectful as he greeted his guests, and he hardly looked at the Princess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
intense and profound fear
From this reading She did not see the black dwarf during that time, and the horror of his presence almost passed.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading After thanking their kind messenger for his guidance and the delightful stories he had told them, Prince Dorion and his party joined the dwarf.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading After thanking their kind messenger for his guidance and the delightful stories he had told them, Prince Dorion and his party joined the dwarf.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He seemed more hideous than ever, but his manner was perfectly respectful as he greeted his guests, and he hardly looked at the Princess.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He seemed more hideous than ever, but his manner was perfectly respectful as he greeted his guests, and he hardly looked at the Princess.
a person who carries a message
From this reading After thanking their kind messenger for his guidance and the delightful stories he had told them, Prince Dorion and his party joined the dwarf.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He seemed more hideous than ever, but his manner was perfectly respectful as he greeted his guests, and he hardly looked at the Princess.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not see the black dwarf during that time, and the horror of his presence almost passed.
being perceived or observed
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading After thanking their kind messenger for his guidance and the delightful stories he had told them, Prince Dorion and his party joined the dwarf.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He seemed more hideous than ever, but his manner was perfectly respectful as he greeted his guests, and he hardly looked at the Princess.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She did not see the black dwarf during that time, and the horror of his presence almost passed.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading After thanking their kind messenger for his guidance and the delightful stories he had told them, Prince Dorion and his party joined the dwarf.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading He seemed more hideous than ever, but his manner was perfectly respectful as he greeted his guests, and he hardly looked at the Princess.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
cut with a saw
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She did not see the black dwarf during that time, and the horror of his presence almost passed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed more hideous than ever, but his manner was perfectly respectful as he greeted his guests, and he hardly looked at the Princess.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
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 After thanking their kind messenger for his guidance and the delightful stories he had told them, Prince Dorion and his party joined the dwarf.
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 HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
TAKENadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He seemed more hideous than ever, but his manner was perfectly respectful as he greeted his guests, and he hardly looked at the Princess.
thankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading After thanking their kind messenger for his guidance and the delightful stories he had told them, Prince Dorion and his party joined the dwarf.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She did not see the black dwarf during that time, and the horror of his presence almost passed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After thanking their kind messenger for his guidance and the delightful stories he had told them, Prince Dorion and his party joined the dwarf.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After thanking their kind messenger for his guidance and the delightful stories he had told them, Prince Dorion and his party joined the dwarf.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She did not see the black dwarf during that time, and the horror of his presence almost passed.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading After thanking their kind messenger for his guidance and the delightful stories he had told them, Prince Dorion and his party joined the dwarf.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Two days of travel followed,—days during which new beauties of the earth were revealed; and because of her interest in these beauties the lovely Moon Princess almost forgot her sad forebodings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW THE MOON PRINCESS WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE BY THE BLACK DWARF As the guide finished his story of the Sunset Princess, Ethelda noticed they had passed through the forest, and it was with a little thrill of terror she saw the black dwarf and his companions a short distance ahead.
