used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading More About the Emeralds Skamperoo had not slept a wink.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading More About the Emeralds Skamperoo had not slept a wink.
achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The necklaces pressed uncomfortably against his throat, but he would not take them off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the magic emeralds he could have everything he desired, and his desires and wishes were multiplying so rapidly he scarcely knew where to begin or what to wish first.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He tossed from side to side of the royal bed, his head simply buzzing with enchanting plans for the future.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With the magic emeralds he could have everything he desired, and his desires and wishes were multiplying so rapidly he scarcely knew where to begin or what to wish first.
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The necklaces pressed uncomfortably against his throat, but he would not take them off.
buzzingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌzɪŋ/
noisy like the sound of a bee
From this reading He tossed from side to side of the royal bed, his head simply buzzing with enchanting plans for the future.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With the magic emeralds he could have everything he desired, and his desires and wishes were multiplying so rapidly he scarcely knew where to begin or what to wish first.
wanted intensely
From this reading With the magic emeralds he could have everything he desired, and his desires and wishes were multiplying so rapidly he scarcely knew where to begin or what to wish first.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading With the magic emeralds he could have everything he desired, and his desires and wishes were multiplying so rapidly he scarcely knew where to begin or what to wish first.
EmeraldsnounUS /ˈemrəldz/
plural of “emerald” — a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading More About the Emeralds Skamperoo had not slept a wink.
enchantingadjectiveUS /enˈtʃæntɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading He tossed from side to side of the royal bed, his head simply buzzing with enchanting plans for the future.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading With the magic emeralds he could have everything he desired, and his desires and wishes were multiplying so rapidly he scarcely knew where to begin or what to wish first.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading With the magic emeralds he could have everything he desired, and his desires and wishes were multiplying so rapidly he scarcely knew where to begin or what to wish first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He tossed from side to side of the royal bed, his head simply buzzing with enchanting plans for the future.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He tossed from side to side of the royal bed, his head simply buzzing with enchanting plans for the future.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He tossed from side to side of the royal bed, his head simply buzzing with enchanting plans for the future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading More About the Emeralds Skamperoo had not slept a wink.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading With the magic emeralds he could have everything he desired, and his desires and wishes were multiplying so rapidly he scarcely knew where to begin or what to wish first.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He tossed from side to side of the royal bed, his head simply buzzing with enchanting plans for the future.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He tossed from side to side of the royal bed, his head simply buzzing with enchanting plans for the future.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He tossed from side to side of the royal bed, his head simply buzzing with enchanting plans for the future.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
and nothing more
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
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 With the magic emeralds he could have everything he desired, and his desires and wishes were multiplying so rapidly he scarcely knew where to begin or what to wish first.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading With the magic emeralds he could have everything he desired, and his desires and wishes were multiplying so rapidly he scarcely knew where to begin or what to wish first.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More About the Emeralds Skamperoo had not slept a wink.
multiplyingverbUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “multiply” — combine by multiplication
From this reading With the magic emeralds he could have everything he desired, and his desires and wishes were multiplying so rapidly he scarcely knew where to begin or what to wish first.
necklacesnounUS /ˈnekləsɪz/
plural of “necklace” — jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading The necklaces pressed uncomfortably against his throat, but he would not take them off.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading More About the Emeralds Skamperoo had not slept a wink.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He tossed from side to side of the royal bed, his head simply buzzing with enchanting plans for the future.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The necklaces pressed uncomfortably against his throat, but he would not take them off.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With the magic emeralds he could have everything he desired, and his desires and wishes were multiplying so rapidly he scarcely knew where to begin or what to wish first.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He tossed from side to side of the royal bed, his head simply buzzing with enchanting plans for the future.
compacted by ironing
From this reading The necklaces pressed uncomfortably against his throat, but he would not take them off.
with speed
From this reading With the magic emeralds he could have everything he desired, and his desires and wishes were multiplying so rapidly he scarcely knew where to begin or what to wish first.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading He tossed from side to side of the royal bed, his head simply buzzing with enchanting plans for the future.
only a very short time before
From this reading With the magic emeralds he could have everything he desired, and his desires and wishes were multiplying so rapidly he scarcely knew where to begin or what to wish first.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He tossed from side to side of the royal bed, his head simply buzzing with enchanting plans for the future.
and nothing more
From this reading He tossed from side to side of the royal bed, his head simply buzzing with enchanting plans for the future.
Skamperoo
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From this reading More About the Emeralds Skamperoo had not slept a wink.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading More About the Emeralds Skamperoo had not slept a wink.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With the magic emeralds he could have everything he desired, and his desires and wishes were multiplying so rapidly he scarcely knew where to begin or what to wish first.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
carry out
From this reading The necklaces pressed uncomfortably against his throat, but he would not take them off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading More About the Emeralds Skamperoo had not slept a wink.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The necklaces pressed uncomfortably against his throat, but he would not take them off.
a special situation
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading The necklaces pressed uncomfortably against his throat, but he would not take them off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He tossed from side to side of the royal bed, his head simply buzzing with enchanting plans for the future.
tolledverbUS /toʊld/
past form of “toll” — ring slowly
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading He tossed from side to side of the royal bed, his head simply buzzing with enchanting plans for the future.
uncomfortablyadverbUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in physical discomfort
From this reading The necklaces pressed uncomfortably against his throat, but he would not take them off.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading He was so weary he ached in every bone, but still he could not stop thinking, and just as the castle clock tolled seven the very thing he should wish for first came suddenly to him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With the magic emeralds he could have everything he desired, and his desires and wishes were multiplying so rapidly he scarcely knew where to begin or what to wish first.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading With the magic emeralds he could have everything he desired, and his desires and wishes were multiplying so rapidly he scarcely knew where to begin or what to wish first.
in or at the place that
From this reading With the magic emeralds he could have everything he desired, and his desires and wishes were multiplying so rapidly he scarcely knew where to begin or what to wish first.
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading More About the Emeralds Skamperoo had not slept a wink.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading With the magic emeralds he could have everything he desired, and his desires and wishes were multiplying so rapidly he scarcely knew where to begin or what to wish first.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading With the magic emeralds he could have everything he desired, and his desires and wishes were multiplying so rapidly he scarcely knew where to begin or what to wish first.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He tossed from side to side of the royal bed, his head simply buzzing with enchanting plans for the future.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The necklaces pressed uncomfortably against his throat, but he would not take them off.
