used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As they rose through the air the Princess remarked a figure mounted on an eagle’s back flying in front of the chariot.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading As they rose through the air the Princess remarked a figure mounted on an eagle’s back flying in front of the chariot.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As they rose through the air the Princess remarked a figure mounted on an eagle’s back flying in front of the chariot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they rose through the air the Princess remarked a figure mounted on an eagle’s back flying in front of the chariot.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As they rose through the air the Princess remarked a figure mounted on an eagle’s back flying in front of the chariot.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had dreamt that the Princess was being carried off from him, and, transforming himself into an eagle, he flew to the palace.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading When he failed to find her he flew into a terrible rage, and hastened home to consult his books, by which means he discovered that it was his son who had deprived him of this precious treasure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he failed to find her he flew into a terrible rage, and hastened home to consult his books, by which means he discovered that it was his son who had deprived him of this precious treasure.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had dreamt that the Princess was being carried off from him, and, transforming himself into an eagle, he flew to the palace.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading As they rose through the air the Princess remarked a figure mounted on an eagle’s back flying in front of the chariot.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading When he failed to find her he flew into a terrible rage, and hastened home to consult his books, by which means he discovered that it was his son who had deprived him of this precious treasure.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading When he failed to find her he flew into a terrible rage, and hastened home to consult his books, by which means he discovered that it was his son who had deprived him of this precious treasure.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When he failed to find her he flew into a terrible rage, and hastened home to consult his books, by which means he discovered that it was his son who had deprived him of this precious treasure.
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading He had dreamt that the Princess was being carried off from him, and, transforming himself into an eagle, he flew to the palace.
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading He had dreamt that the Princess was being carried off from him, and, transforming himself into an eagle, he flew to the palace.
eagle'snounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
possessive form of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading As they rose through the air the Princess remarked a figure mounted on an eagle’s back flying in front of the chariot.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading When he failed to find her he flew into a terrible rage, and hastened home to consult his books, by which means he discovered that it was his son who had deprived him of this precious treasure.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As they rose through the air the Princess remarked a figure mounted on an eagle’s back flying in front of the chariot.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When he failed to find her he flew into a terrible rage, and hastened home to consult his books, by which means he discovered that it was his son who had deprived him of this precious treasure.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading He had dreamt that the Princess was being carried off from him, and, transforming himself into an eagle, he flew to the palace.
moving swiftly
From this reading As they rose through the air the Princess remarked a figure mounted on an eagle’s back flying in front of the chariot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That same morning the King woke suddenly from a troubled sleep.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading As they rose through the air the Princess remarked a figure mounted on an eagle’s back flying in front of the chariot.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had dreamt that the Princess was being carried off from him, and, transforming himself into an eagle, he flew to the palace.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading When he failed to find her he flew into a terrible rage, and hastened home to consult his books, by which means he discovered that it was his son who had deprived him of this precious treasure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had dreamt that the Princess was being carried off from him, and, transforming himself into an eagle, he flew to the palace.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had dreamt that the Princess was being carried off from him, and, transforming himself into an eagle, he flew to the palace.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had dreamt that the Princess was being carried off from him, and, transforming himself into an eagle, he flew to the palace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he failed to find her he flew into a terrible rage, and hastened home to consult his books, by which means he discovered that it was his son who had deprived him of this precious treasure.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When he failed to find her he flew into a terrible rage, and hastened home to consult his books, by which means he discovered that it was his son who had deprived him of this precious treasure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As they rose through the air the Princess remarked a figure mounted on an eagle’s back flying in front of the chariot.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had dreamt that the Princess was being carried off from him, and, transforming himself into an eagle, he flew to the palace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading That same morning the King woke suddenly from a troubled sleep.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading When he failed to find her he flew into a terrible rage, and hastened home to consult his books, by which means he discovered that it was his son who had deprived him of this precious treasure.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading That same morning the King woke suddenly from a troubled sleep.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading As they rose through the air the Princess remarked a figure mounted on an eagle’s back flying in front of the chariot.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As they rose through the air the Princess remarked a figure mounted on an eagle’s back flying in front of the chariot.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had dreamt that the Princess was being carried off from him, and, transforming himself into an eagle, he flew to the palace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As they rose through the air the Princess remarked a figure mounted on an eagle’s back flying in front of the chariot.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He had dreamt that the Princess was being carried off from him, and, transforming himself into an eagle, he flew to the palace.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading When he failed to find her he flew into a terrible rage, and hastened home to consult his books, by which means he discovered that it was his son who had deprived him of this precious treasure.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading As they rose through the air the Princess remarked a figure mounted on an eagle’s back flying in front of the chariot.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading When he failed to find her he flew into a terrible rage, and hastened home to consult his books, by which means he discovered that it was his son who had deprived him of this precious treasure.
on the contrary
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading As they rose through the air the Princess remarked a figure mounted on an eagle’s back flying in front of the chariot.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As they rose through the air the Princess remarked a figure mounted on an eagle’s back flying in front of the chariot.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
Identical; not different.
From this reading That same morning the King woke suddenly from a troubled sleep.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading That same morning the King woke suddenly from a troubled sleep.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
a male human offspring
From this reading When he failed to find her he flew into a terrible rage, and hastened home to consult his books, by which means he discovered that it was his son who had deprived him of this precious treasure.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading That same morning the King woke suddenly from a troubled sleep.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading When he failed to find her he flew into a terrible rage, and hastened home to consult his books, by which means he discovered that it was his son who had deprived him of this precious treasure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That same morning the King woke suddenly from a troubled sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As they rose through the air the Princess remarked a figure mounted on an eagle’s back flying in front of the chariot.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they rose through the air the Princess remarked a figure mounted on an eagle’s back flying in front of the chariot.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When he failed to find her he flew into a terrible rage, and hastened home to consult his books, by which means he discovered that it was his son who had deprived him of this precious treasure.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As they rose through the air the Princess remarked a figure mounted on an eagle’s back flying in front of the chariot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
transformingverbUS /trænˈsfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “transform” — subject to a mathematical transformation
From this reading He had dreamt that the Princess was being carried off from him, and, transforming himself into an eagle, he flew to the palace.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading When he failed to find her he flew into a terrible rage, and hastened home to consult his books, by which means he discovered that it was his son who had deprived him of this precious treasure.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading That same morning the King woke suddenly from a troubled sleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
at the time that
From this reading When he failed to find her he flew into a terrible rage, and hastened home to consult his books, by which means he discovered that it was his son who had deprived him of this precious treasure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When he failed to find her he flew into a terrible rage, and hastened home to consult his books, by which means he discovered that it was his son who had deprived him of this precious treasure.
which person or people
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was rather alarmed, but the Prince reassured her, telling her it was the good Fairy to whom she owed so much, and who was now conducting her in safety to her mother.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading That same morning the King woke suddenly from a troubled sleep.
