used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This, she added, did not appear impossible, as it often flew about to some distance in the neighbourhood.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading This, she added, did not appear impossible, as it often flew about to some distance in the neighbourhood.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading After listening attentively to the whole adventure, the Fairy asked for time to consult her books.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After listening attentively to the whole adventure, the Fairy asked for time to consult her books.
(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 Having told the Prince all this, the Fairy went out in hopes of seeing the parrot, and soon returned with the bird in her hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She promptly shut it up in a cage, and, touching the Prince with her wand, transformed him into an exactly similar parrot; after which, she instructed him how to reach the Princess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This, she added, did not appear impossible, as it often flew about to some distance in the neighbourhood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading After listening attentively to the whole adventure, the Fairy asked for time to consult her books.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading After listening attentively to the whole adventure, the Fairy asked for time to consult her books.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Having told the Prince all this, the Fairy went out in hopes of seeing the parrot, and soon returned with the bird in her hand.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading After listening attentively to the whole adventure, the Fairy asked for time to consult her books.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading She promptly shut it up in a cage, and, touching the Prince with her wand, transformed him into an exactly similar parrot; after which, she instructed him how to reach the Princess.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading After listening attentively to the whole adventure, the Fairy asked for time to consult her books.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This, she added, did not appear impossible, as it often flew about to some distance in the neighbourhood.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading This, she added, did not appear impossible, as it often flew about to some distance in the neighbourhood.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
to come or go into
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading She promptly shut it up in a cage, and, touching the Prince with her wand, transformed him into an exactly similar parrot; after which, she instructed him how to reach the Princess.
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading After listening attentively to the whole adventure, the Fairy asked for time to consult her books.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading This, she added, did not appear impossible, as it often flew about to some distance in the neighbourhood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After listening attentively to the whole adventure, the Fairy asked for time to consult her books.
obtain
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Having told the Prince all this, the Fairy went out in hopes of seeing the parrot, and soon returned with the bird in her hand.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having told the Prince all this, the Fairy went out in hopes of seeing the parrot, and soon returned with the bird in her hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After listening attentively to the whole adventure, the Fairy asked for time to consult her books.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Having told the Prince all this, the Fairy went out in hopes of seeing the parrot, and soon returned with the bird in her hand.
how
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From this reading She promptly shut it up in a cage, and, touching the Prince with her wand, transformed him into an exactly similar parrot; after which, she instructed him how to reach the Princess.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading This, she added, did not appear impossible, as it often flew about to some distance in the neighbourhood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This, she added, did not appear impossible, as it often flew about to some distance in the neighbourhood.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading She promptly shut it up in a cage, and, touching the Prince with her wand, transformed him into an exactly similar parrot; after which, she instructed him how to reach the Princess.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She promptly shut it up in a cage, and, touching the Prince with her wand, transformed him into an exactly similar parrot; after which, she instructed him how to reach the Princess.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading After listening attentively to the whole adventure, the Fairy asked for time to consult her books.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading This, she added, did not appear impossible, as it often flew about to some distance in the neighbourhood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
many times at short intervals
From this reading This, she added, did not appear impossible, as it often flew about to some distance in the neighbourhood.
and nothing more
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Having told the Prince all this, the Fairy went out in hopes of seeing the parrot, and soon returned with the bird in her hand.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
parrotnounUS /ˈperət/
usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading She promptly shut it up in a cage, and, touching the Prince with her wand, transformed him into an exactly similar parrot; after which, she instructed him how to reach the Princess.
Princess'snounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
possessive form of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading She promptly shut it up in a cage, and, touching the Prince with her wand, transformed him into an exactly similar parrot; after which, she instructed him how to reach the Princess.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She promptly shut it up in a cage, and, touching the Prince with her wand, transformed him into an exactly similar parrot; after which, she instructed him how to reach the Princess.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Having told the Prince all this, the Fairy went out in hopes of seeing the parrot, and soon returned with the bird in her hand.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Having told the Prince all this, the Fairy went out in hopes of seeing the parrot, and soon returned with the bird in her hand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading She promptly shut it up in a cage, and, touching the Prince with her wand, transformed him into an exactly similar parrot; after which, she instructed him how to reach the Princess.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading She promptly shut it up in a cage, and, touching the Prince with her wand, transformed him into an exactly similar parrot; after which, she instructed him how to reach the Princess.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This, she added, did not appear impossible, as it often flew about to some distance in the neighbourhood.
in the near future
From this reading Having told the Prince all this, the Fairy went out in hopes of seeing the parrot, and soon returned with the bird in her hand.
confined on all sides
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After listening attentively to the whole adventure, the Fairy asked for time to consult her books.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, she added, did not appear impossible, as it often flew about to some distance in the neighbourhood.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After listening attentively to the whole adventure, the Fairy asked for time to consult her books.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After listening attentively to the whole adventure, the Fairy asked for time to consult her books.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Having told the Prince all this, the Fairy went out in hopes of seeing the parrot, and soon returned with the bird in her hand.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
arousing affect
From this reading She promptly shut it up in a cage, and, touching the Prince with her wand, transformed him into an exactly similar parrot; after which, she instructed him how to reach the Princess.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading She promptly shut it up in a cage, and, touching the Prince with her wand, transformed him into an exactly similar parrot; after which, she instructed him how to reach the Princess.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She promptly shut it up in a cage, and, touching the Prince with her wand, transformed him into an exactly similar parrot; after which, she instructed him how to reach the Princess.
wandnounUS /wɑːnd/
a rod used by a magician or water diviner
From this reading She promptly shut it up in a cage, and, touching the Prince with her wand, transformed him into an exactly similar parrot; after which, she instructed him how to reach the Princess.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Having told the Prince all this, the Fairy went out in hopes of seeing the parrot, and soon returned with the bird in her hand.
in or at the place that
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She promptly shut it up in a cage, and, touching the Prince with her wand, transformed him into an exactly similar parrot; after which, she instructed him how to reach the Princess.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading After listening attentively to the whole adventure, the Fairy asked for time to consult her books.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After due consideration she informed the Prince that the object of his search was not far distant, but that it was too difficult for him to attempt to enter the enchanted palace where she was, as the King his father had surrounded it with a thick cloud, and that the only expedient she could think of would be to gain possession of the Princess’s parrot.
