used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Annette joyfully obeyed the friendly goat, and carrying the coffee-mill they set off from the fairy's house.
Annette
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From this reading Annette joyfully obeyed the friendly goat, and carrying the coffee-mill they set off from the fairy's house.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The fairy followed them, riding on a silver broom-stick; but the goat was swift as the wind, and Annette clung to his golden horns, and held the magic mill tight under her arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
broom-stick
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From this reading The fairy followed them, riding on a silver broom-stick; but the goat was swift as the wind, and Annette clung to his golden horns, and held the magic mill tight under her arm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fairy followed them, riding on a silver broom-stick; but the goat was swift as the wind, and Annette clung to his golden horns, and held the magic mill tight under her arm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Annette joyfully obeyed the friendly goat, and carrying the coffee-mill they set off from the fairy's house.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The faithful vine caught them as they fell, and held them up stoutly.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading The fairy followed them, riding on a silver broom-stick; but the goat was swift as the wind, and Annette clung to his golden horns, and held the magic mill tight under her arm.
coffee-mill
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From this reading Annette joyfully obeyed the friendly goat, and carrying the coffee-mill they set off from the fairy's house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
an opposing military force
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
fairy's
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From this reading Annette joyfully obeyed the friendly goat, and carrying the coffee-mill they set off from the fairy's house.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The faithful vine caught them as they fell, and held them up stoutly.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The faithful vine caught them as they fell, and held them up stoutly.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The fairy followed them, riding on a silver broom-stick; but the goat was swift as the wind, and Annette clung to his golden horns, and held the magic mill tight under her arm.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Annette joyfully obeyed the friendly goat, and carrying the coffee-mill they set off from the fairy's house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Annette joyfully obeyed the friendly goat, and carrying the coffee-mill they set off from the fairy's house.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
goatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading Annette joyfully obeyed the friendly goat, and carrying the coffee-mill they set off from the fairy's house.
gold-dust
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From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The fairy followed them, riding on a silver broom-stick; but the goat was swift as the wind, and Annette clung to his golden horns, and held the magic mill tight under her arm.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
grindingnounUS /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
material resulting from the process of grinding
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The fairy followed them, riding on a silver broom-stick; but the goat was swift as the wind, and Annette clung to his golden horns, and held the magic mill tight under her arm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The fairy followed them, riding on a silver broom-stick; but the goat was swift as the wind, and Annette clung to his golden horns, and held the magic mill tight under her arm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fairy followed them, riding on a silver broom-stick; but the goat was swift as the wind, and Annette clung to his golden horns, and held the magic mill tight under her arm.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading The fairy followed them, riding on a silver broom-stick; but the goat was swift as the wind, and Annette clung to his golden horns, and held the magic mill tight under her arm.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Annette joyfully obeyed the friendly goat, and carrying the coffee-mill they set off from the fairy's house.
how
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From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading Annette joyfully obeyed the friendly goat, and carrying the coffee-mill they set off from the fairy's house.
and nothing more
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
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 Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading The fairy followed them, riding on a silver broom-stick; but the goat was swift as the wind, and Annette clung to his golden horns, and held the magic mill tight under her arm.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Annette joyfully obeyed the friendly goat, and carrying the coffee-mill they set off from the fairy's house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Annette joyfully obeyed the friendly goat, and carrying the coffee-mill they set off from the fairy's house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fairy followed them, riding on a silver broom-stick; but the goat was swift as the wind, and Annette clung to his golden horns, and held the magic mill tight under her arm.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
a course of conduct
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The fairy followed them, riding on a silver broom-stick; but the goat was swift as the wind, and Annette clung to his golden horns, and held the magic mill tight under her arm.
riftnounUS /rɪft/
a gap between cloud masses
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Annette joyfully obeyed the friendly goat, and carrying the coffee-mill they set off from the fairy's house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The fairy followed them, riding on a silver broom-stick; but the goat was swift as the wind, and Annette clung to his golden horns, and held the magic mill tight under her arm.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading The faithful vine caught them as they fell, and held them up stoutly.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
moving very fast
From this reading The fairy followed them, riding on a silver broom-stick; but the goat was swift as the wind, and Annette clung to his golden horns, and held the magic mill tight under her arm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Annette joyfully obeyed the friendly goat, and carrying the coffee-mill they set off from the fairy's house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Annette joyfully obeyed the friendly goat, and carrying the coffee-mill they set off from the fairy's house.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading The fairy followed them, riding on a silver broom-stick; but the goat was swift as the wind, and Annette clung to his golden horns, and held the magic mill tight under her arm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The fairy followed them, riding on a silver broom-stick; but the goat was swift as the wind, and Annette clung to his golden horns, and held the magic mill tight under her arm.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The faithful vine caught them as they fell, and held them up stoutly.
vinenounUS /vaɪn/
a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fairy followed them, riding on a silver broom-stick; but the goat was swift as the wind, and Annette clung to his golden horns, and held the magic mill tight under her arm.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
in or at the place that
From this reading By good luck they reached the opening, near which the vine was growing, and, just as the furious fairy got near enough to stretch out her long arm after them, down went Annette, goat, and coffee-mill, through a rift in the clouds, to a land where their enemy could not follow them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately she did not know how to stop the mill from grinding, and it left a path of gold-dust behind them as they fled, which showed the way to the fairy.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The fairy followed them, riding on a silver broom-stick; but the goat was swift as the wind, and Annette clung to his golden horns, and held the magic mill tight under her arm.
