adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I wish good fairies were a little more active.
abysses
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From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading I wish good fairies were a little more active.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading They seem to be cajoled into security by the happiness of their favourites; whereas the wicked are always alert, and circumspect.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading They seem to be cajoled into security by the happiness of their favourites; whereas the wicked are always alert, and circumspect.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Wherever there is romance, these monsters come by inimical attraction.
bandedadjectiveUS /ˈbændɪd/
identified with a band especially around a leg
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They seem to be cajoled into security by the happiness of their favourites; whereas the wicked are always alert, and circumspect.
beastsnounUS /biːsts/
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
BecauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
broodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Enchanted Islands have not yet rooted out their old brood of dragons.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wherever there is romance, these monsters come by inimical attraction.
cajoledverbUS /kəˈdʒoʊld/
past form of “cajole” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading They seem to be cajoled into security by the happiness of their favourites; whereas the wicked are always alert, and circumspect.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
circumspectadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkəmspekt/
heedful of potential consequences
From this reading They seem to be cajoled into security by the happiness of their favourites; whereas the wicked are always alert, and circumspect.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Wherever there is romance, these monsters come by inimical attraction.
destroyverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
dragonsnounUS /ˈdræɡənz/
plural of “dragon” — a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading Enchanted Islands have not yet rooted out their old brood of dragons.
EnchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading Enchanted Islands have not yet rooted out their old brood of dragons.
EpicadjectiveUS /ˈepɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading I wish good fairies were a little more active.
favourites
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From this reading They seem to be cajoled into security by the happiness of their favourites; whereas the wicked are always alert, and circumspect.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I wish good fairies were a little more active.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading They seem to be cajoled into security by the happiness of their favourites; whereas the wicked are always alert, and circumspect.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Enchanted Islands have not yet rooted out their old brood of dragons.
heavensnounUS /ˈhevənz/
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wish good fairies were a little more active.
inimicaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɪmɪkəl/
not friendly
From this reading Wherever there is romance, these monsters come by inimical attraction.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They seem to be cajoled into security by the happiness of their favourites; whereas the wicked are always alert, and circumspect.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wherever there is romance, these monsters come by inimical attraction.
IslandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Enchanted Islands have not yet rooted out their old brood of dragons.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I wish good fairies were a little more active.
love-tale
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From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
monstersnounUS /ˈmɑːnstərz/
plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading Wherever there is romance, these monsters come by inimical attraction.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I wish good fairies were a little more active.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Enchanted Islands have not yet rooted out their old brood of dragons.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Enchanted Islands have not yet rooted out their old brood of dragons.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Enchanted Islands have not yet rooted out their old brood of dragons.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Enchanted Islands have not yet rooted out their old brood of dragons.
ParnounUS /pɑːr/
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
propitiousadjectiveUS /prəˈpɪʃəs/
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
romancenounUS /roʊˈmæns/
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Wherever there is romance, these monsters come by inimical attraction.
rootedadjectiveUS /ˈruːtəd/
absolutely still
From this reading Enchanted Islands have not yet rooted out their old brood of dragons.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading They seem to be cajoled into security by the happiness of their favourites; whereas the wicked are always alert, and circumspect.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They seem to be cajoled into security by the happiness of their favourites; whereas the wicked are always alert, and circumspect.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Enchanted Islands have not yet rooted out their old brood of dragons.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Wherever there is romance, these monsters come by inimical attraction.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Wherever there is romance, these monsters come by inimical attraction.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They seem to be cajoled into security by the happiness of their favourites; whereas the wicked are always alert, and circumspect.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
victoriesnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/
plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Because the heavens are certainly propitious to true lovers, the beasts of the abysses are banded to destroy them, stimulated by innumerable sad victories; and every love-tale is an Epic Par of the upper and lower powers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I wish good fairies were a little more active.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading They seem to be cajoled into security by the happiness of their favourites; whereas the wicked are always alert, and circumspect.
WhereverconjunctionUS /weˈrevər/
in or to any place at all
From this reading Wherever there is romance, these monsters come by inimical attraction.
wickedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪkəd/
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading They seem to be cajoled into security by the happiness of their favourites; whereas the wicked are always alert, and circumspect.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish good fairies were a little more active.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Enchanted Islands have not yet rooted out their old brood of dragons.
