aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The Grasshoppers' Hop TWINKLE now began to fear she wouldn't get home to supper, for the sun started to sink into the big prairie, and in the golden glow it left behind, the girl beheld most beautiful palaces and castles suspended in the air just above the hollow in which she stood.
(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 Splendid banners floated from the peaks and spires of these magnificent buildings, and all the windows seemed of silver and all the roofs of gold.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading "What city is that?" she asked, standing still, in amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Grasshoppers' Hop TWINKLE now began to fear she wouldn't get home to supper, for the sun started to sink into the big prairie, and in the golden glow it left behind, the girl beheld most beautiful palaces and castles suspended in the air just above the hollow in which she stood.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "That isn't any city," replied the grasshopper.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They are only Castles in the Air--very pretty to look at, but out of everybody's reach.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What city is that?" she asked, standing still, in amazement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "They are only Castles in the Air--very pretty to look at, but out of everybody's reach.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Splendid banners floated from the peaks and spires of these magnificent buildings, and all the windows seemed of silver and all the roofs of gold.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The Grasshoppers' Hop TWINKLE now began to fear she wouldn't get home to supper, for the sun started to sink into the big prairie, and in the golden glow it left behind, the girl beheld most beautiful palaces and castles suspended in the air just above the hollow in which she stood.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Grasshoppers' Hop TWINKLE now began to fear she wouldn't get home to supper, for the sun started to sink into the big prairie, and in the golden glow it left behind, the girl beheld most beautiful palaces and castles suspended in the air just above the hollow in which she stood.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading The Grasshoppers' Hop TWINKLE now began to fear she wouldn't get home to supper, for the sun started to sink into the big prairie, and in the golden glow it left behind, the girl beheld most beautiful palaces and castles suspended in the air just above the hollow in which she stood.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The Grasshoppers' Hop TWINKLE now began to fear she wouldn't get home to supper, for the sun started to sink into the big prairie, and in the golden glow it left behind, the girl beheld most beautiful palaces and castles suspended in the air just above the hollow in which she stood.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Grasshoppers' Hop TWINKLE now began to fear she wouldn't get home to supper, for the sun started to sink into the big prairie, and in the golden glow it left behind, the girl beheld most beautiful palaces and castles suspended in the air just above the hollow in which she stood.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Splendid banners floated from the peaks and spires of these magnificent buildings, and all the windows seemed of silver and all the roofs of gold.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "They are only Castles in the Air--very pretty to look at, but out of everybody's reach.
castlesnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
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a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "What city is that?" she asked, standing still, in amazement.
everybody's
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From this reading "They are only Castles in the Air--very pretty to look at, but out of everybody's reach.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The Grasshoppers' Hop TWINKLE now began to fear she wouldn't get home to supper, for the sun started to sink into the big prairie, and in the golden glow it left behind, the girl beheld most beautiful palaces and castles suspended in the air just above the hollow in which she stood.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Splendid banners floated from the peaks and spires of these magnificent buildings, and all the windows seemed of silver and all the roofs of gold.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Splendid banners floated from the peaks and spires of these magnificent buildings, and all the windows seemed of silver and all the roofs of gold.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The Grasshoppers' Hop TWINKLE now began to fear she wouldn't get home to supper, for the sun started to sink into the big prairie, and in the golden glow it left behind, the girl beheld most beautiful palaces and castles suspended in the air just above the hollow in which she stood.
a young female
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an alert and refreshed state
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coins made of gold
From this reading Splendid banners floated from the peaks and spires of these magnificent buildings, and all the windows seemed of silver and all the roofs of gold.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The Grasshoppers' Hop TWINKLE now began to fear she wouldn't get home to supper, for the sun started to sink into the big prairie, and in the golden glow it left behind, the girl beheld most beautiful palaces and castles suspended in the air just above the hollow in which she stood.
grasshoppernounUS /ˈɡræshɑːpər/
terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping
From this reading "That isn't any city," replied the grasshopper.
GrasshoppersnounUS /ˈɡræshɑːpərz/
plural of “grasshopper” — terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping
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not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
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where you live at a particular time
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HopverbUS /hɑːp/
jump lightly
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What city is that?" she asked, standing still, in amazement.
isn't
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From this reading "That isn't any city," replied the grasshopper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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and nothing more
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location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "They are only Castles in the Air--very pretty to look at, but out of everybody's reach.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Splendid banners floated from the peaks and spires of these magnificent buildings, and all the windows seemed of silver and all the roofs of gold.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Grasshoppers' Hop TWINKLE now began to fear she wouldn't get home to supper, for the sun started to sink into the big prairie, and in the golden glow it left behind, the girl beheld most beautiful palaces and castles suspended in the air just above the hollow in which she stood.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Grasshoppers' Hop TWINKLE now began to fear she wouldn't get home to supper, for the sun started to sink into the big prairie, and in the golden glow it left behind, the girl beheld most beautiful palaces and castles suspended in the air just above the hollow in which she stood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Splendid banners floated from the peaks and spires of these magnificent buildings, and all the windows seemed of silver and all the roofs of gold.
and nothing more
From this reading "They are only Castles in the Air--very pretty to look at, but out of everybody's reach.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "They are only Castles in the Air--very pretty to look at, but out of everybody's reach.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
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peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Splendid banners floated from the peaks and spires of these magnificent buildings, and all the windows seemed of silver and all the roofs of gold.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
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pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "They are only Castles in the Air--very pretty to look at, but out of everybody's reach.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "They are only Castles in the Air--very pretty to look at, but out of everybody's reach.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "That isn't any city," replied the grasshopper.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Splendid banners floated from the peaks and spires of these magnificent buildings, and all the windows seemed of silver and all the roofs of gold.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Splendid banners floated from the peaks and spires of these magnificent buildings, and all the windows seemed of silver and all the roofs of gold.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Grasshoppers' Hop TWINKLE now began to fear she wouldn't get home to supper, for the sun started to sink into the big prairie, and in the golden glow it left behind, the girl beheld most beautiful palaces and castles suspended in the air just above the hollow in which she stood.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Splendid banners floated from the peaks and spires of these magnificent buildings, and all the windows seemed of silver and all the roofs of gold.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading The Grasshoppers' Hop TWINKLE now began to fear she wouldn't get home to supper, for the sun started to sink into the big prairie, and in the golden glow it left behind, the girl beheld most beautiful palaces and castles suspended in the air just above the hollow in which she stood.
spiresnounUS /spaɪrz/
plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading Splendid banners floated from the peaks and spires of these magnificent buildings, and all the windows seemed of silver and all the roofs of gold.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Splendid banners floated from the peaks and spires of these magnificent buildings, and all the windows seemed of silver and all the roofs of gold.
having a supporting base
From this reading "What city is that?" she asked, standing still, in amazement.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Grasshoppers' Hop TWINKLE now began to fear she wouldn't get home to supper, for the sun started to sink into the big prairie, and in the golden glow it left behind, the girl beheld most beautiful palaces and castles suspended in the air just above the hollow in which she stood.
not in physical motion
From this reading "What city is that?" she asked, standing still, in amazement.
Maintained an upright posture.
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the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
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a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
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suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What city is that?" she asked, standing still, in amazement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Grasshoppers' Hop TWINKLE now began to fear she wouldn't get home to supper, for the sun started to sink into the big prairie, and in the golden glow it left behind, the girl beheld most beautiful palaces and castles suspended in the air just above the hollow in which she stood.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Splendid banners floated from the peaks and spires of these magnificent buildings, and all the windows seemed of silver and all the roofs of gold.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They are only Castles in the Air--very pretty to look at, but out of everybody's reach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Grasshoppers' Hop TWINKLE now began to fear she wouldn't get home to supper, for the sun started to sink into the big prairie, and in the golden glow it left behind, the girl beheld most beautiful palaces and castles suspended in the air just above the hollow in which she stood.
TWINKLEverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
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precisely as stated
From this reading "They are only Castles in the Air--very pretty to look at, but out of everybody's reach.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What city is that?" she asked, standing still, in amazement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Grasshoppers' Hop TWINKLE now began to fear she wouldn't get home to supper, for the sun started to sink into the big prairie, and in the golden glow it left behind, the girl beheld most beautiful palaces and castles suspended in the air just above the hollow in which she stood.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Splendid banners floated from the peaks and spires of these magnificent buildings, and all the windows seemed of silver and all the roofs of gold.
wouldn't
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From this reading The Grasshoppers' Hop TWINKLE now began to fear she wouldn't get home to supper, for the sun started to sink into the big prairie, and in the golden glow it left behind, the girl beheld most beautiful palaces and castles suspended in the air just above the hollow in which she stood.
