airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
Aquareine
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From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How can we tell what to do without knowing what's going to happen?" asked Trot.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
BillnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
bubblesnounUS /ˈbʌbəlz/
plural of “bubble” — a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now, let us counsel together and decide what to do in the emergency that confronts us."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "How can we tell what to do without knowing what's going to happen?" asked Trot.
Cap'n
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From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
ChambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
confrontsverbUS /kənˈfrʌnts/
third-person singular of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading But now, let us counsel together and decide what to do in the emergency that confronts us."
counselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading But now, let us counsel together and decide what to do in the emergency that confronts us."
decideverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading But now, let us counsel together and decide what to do in the emergency that confronts us."
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But now, let us counsel together and decide what to do in the emergency that confronts us."
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading But now, let us counsel together and decide what to do in the emergency that confronts us."
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
fountainsnounUS /ˈfaʊntənz/
plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "How can we tell what to do without knowing what's going to happen?" asked Trot.
happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/
come to pass
From this reading "How can we tell what to do without knowing what's going to happen?" asked Trot.
How
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From this reading "How can we tell what to do without knowing what's going to happen?" asked Trot.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading "How can we tell what to do without knowing what's going to happen?" asked Trot.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But now, let us counsel together and decide what to do in the emergency that confronts us."
MAGICnounUS /ˈmædʒɪk/
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
MERMAIDSnounUS /ˈmɜːrmeɪdz/
plural of “mermaid” — half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now, let us counsel together and decide what to do in the emergency that confronts us."
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
QueennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Somethin's sure to happen," said Cap'n Bill.
sendingnounUS /ˈsendɪŋ/
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
Somethin's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Somethin's sure to happen," said Cap'n Bill.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Somethin's sure to happen," said Cap'n Bill.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading "How can we tell what to do without knowing what's going to happen?" asked Trot.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
thousandsnounUS /ˈθaʊzəndz/
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
tinyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪni/
very small
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But now, let us counsel together and decide what to do in the emergency that confronts us."
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But now, let us counsel together and decide what to do in the emergency that confronts us."
TrotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But now, let us counsel together and decide what to do in the emergency that confronts us."
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading "These fountains of air are excellent things," remarked Queen Aquareine, "for they keep the water fresh and sweet, and that is the more necessary when it is confined by walls, as it is in this castle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "How can we tell what to do without knowing what's going to happen?" asked Trot.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But now, let us counsel together and decide what to do in the emergency that confronts us."
what's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How can we tell what to do without knowing what's going to happen?" asked Trot.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE MAGIC OF THE MERMAIDS When Trot and Cap'n Bill entered the Rose Chamber they found the two mermaids reclining before an air fountain that was sending thousands of tiny bubbles up through the water.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "How can we tell what to do without knowing what's going to happen?" asked Trot.
