Chapter I

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

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

(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 DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

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

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

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

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘THE STORY OF ROME’ ‘THE STORY OF FRANCE,’ ETC.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

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

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

dearly loved

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘THE STORY OF ROME’ ‘THE STORY OF FRANCE,’ ETC.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘THE STORY OF ROME’ ‘THE STORY OF FRANCE,’ ETC.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Shall I tell you some of the things you hear and see and do in Wonderland?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Shall I tell you some of the things you hear and see and do in Wonderland?

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

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

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

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

the force of workers available

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘THE STORY OF ROME’ ‘THE STORY OF FRANCE,’ ETC.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

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

From this reading Some few others there are who remember its secrets well.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Some few others there are who remember its secrets well.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘THE STORY OF ROME’ ‘THE STORY OF FRANCE,’ ETC.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Shall I tell you some of the things you hear and see and do in Wonderland?

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Shall I tell you some of the things you hear and see and do in Wonderland?

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some few others there are who remember its secrets well.

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 AUTHOR OF ‘THE STORY OF ROME’ ‘THE STORY OF FRANCE,’ ETC.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

express in words

From this reading Shall I tell you some of the things you hear and see and do in Wonderland?

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘THE STORY OF ROME’ ‘THE STORY OF FRANCE,’ ETC.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

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

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Shall I tell you some of the things you hear and see and do in Wonderland?

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

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

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

precisely as stated

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Some few others there are who remember its secrets well.

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

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

at the time that

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

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

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

which person or people

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

a place or scene of great or strange beauty or wonder

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

but in spite of that

From this reading Grown up children, men and women as we call them, do not know the secrets of this strange land, yet there are a few who can always find their way across its border, as they used to do when they were small like you.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading DEAR LITTLE JOYCE,--One of the reasons why this book is to be your very own is that the story it tells begins in Wonderland, and that is a land in which you and all other little people wander at will.