Chapter I · Act 01: The Chronicle of The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts — The Origin & The Heroic Quest

(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 At last he came to one of the largest forests in all the world, composed entirely of cedars.

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

From this reading But in spite of the deep shadows cast by the wide-spreading branches of the trees, the grass underneath was soft and green, and covered with the rarest flowers.

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

From this reading He ordered some nets to be prepared and painted of the same colours as the bird’s plumage, thinking that we are all easily caught by what is like ourselves.

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

From this reading He ordered some nets to be prepared and painted of the same colours as the bird’s plumage, thinking that we are all easily caught by what is like ourselves.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last he came to one of the largest forests in all the world, composed entirely of cedars.

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

From this reading He ordered some nets to be prepared and painted of the same colours as the bird’s plumage, thinking that we are all easily caught by what is like ourselves.

possessive form of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading He ordered some nets to be prepared and painted of the same colours as the bird’s plumage, thinking that we are all easily caught by what is like ourselves.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading But in spite of the deep shadows cast by the wide-spreading branches of the trees, the grass underneath was soft and green, and covered with the rarest flowers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in spite of the deep shadows cast by the wide-spreading branches of the trees, the grass underneath was soft and green, and covered with the rarest flowers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But in spite of the deep shadows cast by the wide-spreading branches of the trees, the grass underneath was soft and green, and covered with the rarest flowers.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading At last he came to one of the largest forests in all the world, composed entirely of cedars.

put or send forth

From this reading But in spite of the deep shadows cast by the wide-spreading branches of the trees, the grass underneath was soft and green, and covered with the rarest flowers.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He ordered some nets to be prepared and painted of the same colours as the bird’s plumage, thinking that we are all easily caught by what is like ourselves.

plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading At last he came to one of the largest forests in all the world, composed entirely of cedars.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading He ordered some nets to be prepared and painted of the same colours as the bird’s plumage, thinking that we are all easily caught by what is like ourselves.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading At last he came to one of the largest forests in all the world, composed entirely of cedars.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading But in spite of the deep shadows cast by the wide-spreading branches of the trees, the grass underneath was soft and green, and covered with the rarest flowers.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading But in spite of the deep shadows cast by the wide-spreading branches of the trees, the grass underneath was soft and green, and covered with the rarest flowers.

characterized by great determination

From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.

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

From this reading And he did more.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading He ordered some nets to be prepared and painted of the same colours as the bird’s plumage, thinking that we are all easily caught by what is like ourselves.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading At last he came to one of the largest forests in all the world, composed entirely of cedars.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading But in spite of the deep shadows cast by the wide-spreading branches of the trees, the grass underneath was soft and green, and covered with the rarest flowers.

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

From this reading At last he came to one of the largest forests in all the world, composed entirely of cedars.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading But in spite of the deep shadows cast by the wide-spreading branches of the trees, the grass underneath was soft and green, and covered with the rarest flowers.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading But in spite of the deep shadows cast by the wide-spreading branches of the trees, the grass underneath was soft and green, and covered with the rarest flowers.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At last he came to one of the largest forests in all the world, composed entirely of cedars.

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

From this reading At last he came to one of the largest forests in all the world, composed entirely of cedars.

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

From this reading He ordered some nets to be prepared and painted of the same colours as the bird’s plumage, thinking that we are all easily caught by what is like ourselves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At last he came to one of the largest forests in all the world, composed entirely of cedars.

immediately past

From this reading At last he came to one of the largest forests in all the world, composed entirely of cedars.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He ordered some nets to be prepared and painted of the same colours as the bird’s plumage, thinking that we are all easily caught by what is like ourselves.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.

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

From this reading And he did more.

plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading He ordered some nets to be prepared and painted of the same colours as the bird’s plumage, thinking that we are all easily caught by what is like ourselves.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At last he came to one of the largest forests in all the world, composed entirely of cedars.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At last he came to one of the largest forests in all the world, composed entirely of cedars.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading He ordered some nets to be prepared and painted of the same colours as the bird’s plumage, thinking that we are all easily caught by what is like ourselves.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading He ordered some nets to be prepared and painted of the same colours as the bird’s plumage, thinking that we are all easily caught by what is like ourselves.

coated with paint

From this reading He ordered some nets to be prepared and painted of the same colours as the bird’s plumage, thinking that we are all easily caught by what is like ourselves.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.

the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading He ordered some nets to be prepared and painted of the same colours as the bird’s plumage, thinking that we are all easily caught by what is like ourselves.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading He ordered some nets to be prepared and painted of the same colours as the bird’s plumage, thinking that we are all easily caught by what is like ourselves.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.

superlative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading But in spite of the deep shadows cast by the wide-spreading branches of the trees, the grass underneath was soft and green, and covered with the rarest flowers.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He ordered some nets to be prepared and painted of the same colours as the bird’s plumage, thinking that we are all easily caught by what is like ourselves.

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From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.

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

From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading But in spite of the deep shadows cast by the wide-spreading branches of the trees, the grass underneath was soft and green, and covered with the rarest flowers.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading But in spite of the deep shadows cast by the wide-spreading branches of the trees, the grass underneath was soft and green, and covered with the rarest flowers.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He ordered some nets to be prepared and painted of the same colours as the bird’s plumage, thinking that we are all easily caught by what is like ourselves.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading But in spite of the deep shadows cast by the wide-spreading branches of the trees, the grass underneath was soft and green, and covered with the rarest flowers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.

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

From this reading At last he came to one of the largest forests in all the world, composed entirely of cedars.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He ordered some nets to be prepared and painted of the same colours as the bird’s plumage, thinking that we are all easily caught by what is like ourselves.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.

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

From this reading At last he came to one of the largest forests in all the world, composed entirely of cedars.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading But in spite of the deep shadows cast by the wide-spreading branches of the trees, the grass underneath was soft and green, and covered with the rarest flowers.

directly under, often hidden by what is above

From this reading But in spite of the deep shadows cast by the wide-spreading branches of the trees, the grass underneath was soft and green, and covered with the rarest flowers.

up to a particular time

From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.

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

From this reading But in spite of the deep shadows cast by the wide-spreading branches of the trees, the grass underneath was soft and green, and covered with the rarest flowers.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading He ordered some nets to be prepared and painted of the same colours as the bird’s plumage, thinking that we are all easily caught by what is like ourselves.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He ordered some nets to be prepared and painted of the same colours as the bird’s plumage, thinking that we are all easily caught by what is like ourselves.

in or at the place that

From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But in spite of the deep shadows cast by the wide-spreading branches of the trees, the grass underneath was soft and green, and covered with the rarest flowers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But in spite of the deep shadows cast by the wide-spreading branches of the trees, the grass underneath was soft and green, and covered with the rarest flowers.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading At last he came to one of the largest forests in all the world, composed entirely of cedars.

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

From this reading It seemed to Saphir that this was exactly the place where the birds would choose to live, and he determined not to quit the wood until he had examined it from end to end.