used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Think of it, Maida couldn’t have another wish for a year!
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “I’m afraid you will,” replied Billy.
(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 All her fears revived because she realized she no longer had a protector in the Wishing Post.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Think of it, Maida couldn’t have another wish for a year!
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
for the reason that
From this reading All her fears revived because she realized she no longer had a protector in the Wishing Post.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
couldn't
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From this reading Think of it, Maida couldn’t have another wish for a year!
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading And, of course, Maida was deeply disappointed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading And, of course, Maida was deeply disappointed.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading And, of course, Maida was deeply disappointed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading All her fears revived because she realized she no longer had a protector in the Wishing Post.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Think of it, Maida couldn’t have another wish for a year!
a young female
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All her fears revived because she realized she no longer had a protector in the Wishing Post.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Think of it, Maida couldn’t have another wish for a year!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All her fears revived because she realized she no longer had a protector in the Wishing Post.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
I'm
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From this reading “I’m afraid you will,” replied Billy.
Illusia
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From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Think of it, Maida couldn’t have another wish for a year!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
for more time
From this reading All her fears revived because she realized she no longer had a protector in the Wishing Post.
Maida
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From this reading Think of it, Maida couldn’t have another wish for a year!
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
not any; not one
From this reading All her fears revived because she realized she no longer had a protector in the Wishing Post.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Think of it, Maida couldn’t have another wish for a year!
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading All her fears revived because she realized she no longer had a protector in the Wishing Post.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading All her fears revived because she realized she no longer had a protector in the Wishing Post.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading All her fears revived because she realized she no longer had a protector in the Wishing Post.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I’m afraid you will,” replied Billy.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading All her fears revived because she realized she no longer had a protector in the Wishing Post.
express in words
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All her fears revived because she realized she no longer had a protector in the Wishing Post.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Think of it, Maida couldn’t have another wish for a year!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, of course, Maida was deeply disappointed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Think of it, Maida couldn’t have another wish for a year!
WishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading All her fears revived because she realized she no longer had a protector in the Wishing Post.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Think of it, Maida couldn’t have another wish for a year!
Year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you mean to say,” she asked Billy, “that I will have to stay here in Illusia and be a little girl until next New Year’s Day?”
