Chapter III

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

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

(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 THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

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

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

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

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when he felt in his pockets the handkerchief was not there.

plural of “cadence” — (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

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

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "Don't wait for that," said Cyril; "carry them in my handkerchief."

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

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

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)

From this reading "Don't wait for that," said Cyril; "carry them in my handkerchief."

plural of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

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

From this reading "Don't wait for that," said Cyril; "carry them in my handkerchief."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading He must have dropped it.

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From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But when he felt in his pockets the handkerchief was not there.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Don't wait for that," said Cyril; "carry them in my handkerchief."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

brought together in one place

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading "Don't wait for that," said Cyril; "carry them in my handkerchief."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He must have dropped it.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But when he felt in his pockets the handkerchief was not there.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading But when he felt in his pockets the handkerchief was not there.

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

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

hear with intention

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He must have dropped it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Don't wait for that," said Cyril; "carry them in my handkerchief."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But when he felt in his pockets the handkerchief was not there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading But when he felt in his pockets the handkerchief was not there.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

to go back over again

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Don't wait for that," said Cyril; "carry them in my handkerchief."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

be seated

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

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

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Don't wait for that," said Cyril; "carry them in my handkerchief."

in or at that place or location

From this reading But when he felt in his pockets the handkerchief was not there.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

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

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

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

From this reading Dulcie proposed that they should retrace their steps, but sweet sounds of innumerable birds came from the high trees around and filled the air--and they stayed to listen to the concert of trills, chirrups, gentle call-notes, cadences, and bursts of tremulous song.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading "Don't wait for that," said Cyril; "carry them in my handkerchief."

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

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

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

interlace by or as if by weaving

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

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

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

at the time that

From this reading But when he felt in his pockets the handkerchief was not there.

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

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BIRD-FAIRY SPEAKS The children had been so busy chattering of fun to come, that it was all of a sudden they realised they were in a glade which looked quite enchanting, and with so many daisies about that Dulcie wanted to sit down and weave those they gathered into a chain.