plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
(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 Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Why," I can almost hear you shout, "Two Oz mysteries."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading By RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON Founded on and continuing the Famous Oz Stories By L. FRANK BAUM "Royal Historian of Oz" _What could be more interesting than an Oz mystery?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON Founded on and continuing the Famous Oz Stories By L. FRANK BAUM "Royal Historian of Oz" _What could be more interesting than an Oz mystery?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
BAUMnounUS /bɔːm/
United States writer of children's books (1856-1919)
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
showing who or what does the action
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Why," I can almost hear you shout, "Two Oz mysteries."
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading By RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON Founded on and continuing the Famous Oz Stories By L. FRANK BAUM "Royal Historian of Oz" _What could be more interesting than an Oz mystery?
convincinglyadverbUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋli/
in a convincing manner
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
Dorothy
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widely known and esteemed
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
FoundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
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characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading By RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON Founded on and continuing the Famous Oz Stories By L. FRANK BAUM "Royal Historian of Oz" _What could be more interesting than an Oz mystery?
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
only a very short time before
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Why," I can almost hear you shout, "Two Oz mysteries."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
HistoriannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading By RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON Founded on and continuing the Famous Oz Stories By L. FRANK BAUM "Royal Historian of Oz" _What could be more interesting than an Oz mystery?
how
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From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
ten 10s
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why," I can almost hear you shout, "Two Oz mysteries."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
in truth (often tends to intensify)
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arousing or holding the attention
From this reading By RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON Founded on and continuing the Famous Oz Stories By L. FRANK BAUM "Royal Historian of Oz" _What could be more interesting than an Oz mystery?
KingdomsnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəmz/
plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading By RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON Founded on and continuing the Famous Oz Stories By L. FRANK BAUM "Royal Historian of Oz" _What could be more interesting than an Oz mystery?
the literary culture
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
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 And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON Founded on and continuing the Famous Oz Stories By L. FRANK BAUM "Royal Historian of Oz" _What could be more interesting than an Oz mystery?
used to form the superlative
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "Why," I can almost hear you shout, "Two Oz mysteries."
of an obscure nature
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading By RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON Founded on and continuing the Famous Oz Stories By L. FRANK BAUM "Royal Historian of Oz" _What could be more interesting than an Oz mystery?
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
necklacenounUS /ˈnekləs/
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
newestadjectiveUS /ˈnuːəst/
superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON Founded on and continuing the Famous Oz Stories By L. FRANK BAUM "Royal Historian of Oz" _What could be more interesting than an Oz mystery?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON Founded on and continuing the Famous Oz Stories By L. FRANK BAUM "Royal Historian of Oz" _What could be more interesting than an Oz mystery?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
Oz
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Pigasus
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From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
PLUMLY
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poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
ponderverbUS /ˈpɑːndər/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
established beyond doubt
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
prowessnounUS /ˈpraʊəs/
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
To recall to mind.
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading By RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON Founded on and continuing the Famous Oz Stories By L. FRANK BAUM "Royal Historian of Oz" _What could be more interesting than an Oz mystery?
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading By RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON Founded on and continuing the Famous Oz Stories By L. FRANK BAUM "Royal Historian of Oz" _What could be more interesting than an Oz mystery?
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading "Why," I can almost hear you shout, "Two Oz mysteries."
sixty-fiveadjective
being five more than sixty
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
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 By RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON Founded on and continuing the Famous Oz Stories By L. FRANK BAUM "Royal Historian of Oz" _What could be more interesting than an Oz mystery?
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 And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
believed likely
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading By RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON Founded on and continuing the Famous Oz Stories By L. FRANK BAUM "Royal Historian of Oz" _What could be more interesting than an Oz mystery?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON Founded on and continuing the Famous Oz Stories By L. FRANK BAUM "Royal Historian of Oz" _What could be more interesting than an Oz mystery?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
THOMPSONnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading By RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON Founded on and continuing the Famous Oz Stories By L. FRANK BAUM "Royal Historian of Oz" _What could be more interesting than an Oz mystery?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
interact in a certain way
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Why," I can almost hear you shout, "Two Oz mysteries."
being of use or service
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
precisely as stated
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
we'll
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From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
(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 Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
used to ask for information about something
From this reading By RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON Founded on and continuing the Famous Oz Stories By L. FRANK BAUM "Royal Historian of Oz" _What could be more interesting than an Oz mystery?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why," I can almost hear you shout, "Two Oz mysteries."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And here you have them in this newest Oz story, two very mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new Kingdoms and characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names._ _You will be glad to know that Dorothy has most of the strange adventures in this book and remember Pigasus?
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
in the company of; together with
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why," I can almost hear you shout, "Two Oz mysteries."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Well, I have long suspected Pigasus could be useful as well as poetical, and now that he has so convincingly proved his prowess (how do you like THAT word?) we'll have to treat him with more respect and dignity._ _Your letters all year have been grand and if I had the magic necklace mentioned in this story I would wish you three hundred and sixty-five days of happiness._
