Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading A Story for Children By V. M.

later than; following

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

(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 Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

Having no one else present.

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

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

From this reading They never wanted anything and they never knew that there could be others who were not as happy as they.

any thing at all

From this reading They never wanted anything and they never knew that there could be others who were not as happy as they.

(according to Nazi doctrine) a Caucasian person of Nordic descent (and not a Jew)

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

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

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

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

From this reading They never wanted anything and they never knew that there could be others who were not as happy as they.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A Story for Children By V. M.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

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

From this reading A Story for Children By V. M.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They never wanted anything and they never knew that there could be others who were not as happy as they.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A Story for Children By V. M.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

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From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

in a joyous manner

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading They never wanted anything and they never knew that there could be others who were not as happy as they.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

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

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

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

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading They never wanted anything and they never knew that there could be others who were not as happy as they.

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

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

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

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

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From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading A Story for Children By V. M.

engage in

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They never wanted anything and they never knew that there could be others who were not as happy as they.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They never wanted anything and they never knew that there could be others who were not as happy as they.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

on one occasion

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

and nothing more

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

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From this reading They never wanted anything and they never knew that there could be others who were not as happy as they.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

by chance

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

plural of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

express in words

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

plural of “story” — 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 One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

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 A Story for Children By V. M.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They never wanted anything and they never knew that there could be others who were not as happy as they.

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

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

of or relating to theosophy

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

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

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

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

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading A Story for Children By V. M.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading They never wanted anything and they never knew that there could be others who were not as happy as they.

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

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

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

From this reading They never wanted anything and they never knew that there could be others who were not as happy as they.

in or at the place that

From this reading _The Aryan Theosophical Press Point Loma, California_ Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace where the king’s children lived as happily as they alone can live.

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

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

which person or people

From this reading They never wanted anything and they never knew that there could be others who were not as happy as they.

showing curiosity

From this reading One of the little princesses seemed to think more of these stories of a world beyond the palace garden than the others, and she would sometimes find herself gazing at the sun, and wondering if the great world lay beyond the purple forests where the golden-edged clouds shone like dark mountains in the distance.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Sometimes, it is true, they would hear a story which would make them almost think that perhaps there was a world beyond, which they did not know, outside the palace of the king and its gardens, but something would seem to say that after all it was only a fairy story, and they would forget that it meant anything that might really be true.