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

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

(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 But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

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

From this reading Now the golden apple-tree was guarded by the eagle which had overthrown the golden knight and his horse.

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From this reading Now the golden apple-tree was guarded by the eagle which had overthrown the golden knight and his horse.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading But he was awake now, and perceiving the eagle, he determined by its help to save himself.

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

From this reading Greedy for carrion, and sure that this must be a fresh corpse, the bird swooped down upon the boy.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

a youthful male person

From this reading Greedy for carrion, and sure that this must be a fresh corpse, the bird swooped down upon the boy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now the golden apple-tree was guarded by the eagle which had overthrown the golden knight and his horse.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food

From this reading Greedy for carrion, and sure that this must be a fresh corpse, the bird swooped down upon the boy.

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

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

-ing form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

the dead body of a human being

From this reading Greedy for carrion, and sure that this must be a fresh corpse, the bird swooped down upon the boy.

characterized by great determination

From this reading But he was awake now, and perceiving the eagle, he determined by its help to save himself.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Greedy for carrion, and sure that this must be a fresh corpse, the bird swooped down upon the boy.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading Now the golden apple-tree was guarded by the eagle which had overthrown the golden knight and his horse.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

with resolute determination

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Greedy for carrion, and sure that this must be a fresh corpse, the bird swooped down upon the boy.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Greedy for carrion, and sure that this must be a fresh corpse, the bird swooped down upon the boy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Now the golden apple-tree was guarded by the eagle which had overthrown the golden knight and his horse.

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

From this reading Greedy for carrion, and sure that this must be a fresh corpse, the bird swooped down upon the boy.

prudent

From this reading Now the golden apple-tree was guarded by the eagle which had overthrown the golden knight and his horse.

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

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

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

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading But he was awake now, and perceiving the eagle, he determined by its help to save himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But he was awake now, and perceiving the eagle, he determined by its help to save himself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Now the golden apple-tree was guarded by the eagle which had overthrown the golden knight and his horse.

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

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But he was awake now, and perceiving the eagle, he determined by its help to save himself.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading Now the golden apple-tree was guarded by the eagle which had overthrown the golden knight and his horse.

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

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Greedy for carrion, and sure that this must be a fresh corpse, the bird swooped down upon the boy.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

not any; not one

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now the golden apple-tree was guarded by the eagle which had overthrown the golden knight and his horse.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers

From this reading Now the golden apple-tree was guarded by the eagle which had overthrown the golden knight and his horse.

-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses

From this reading But he was awake now, and perceiving the eagle, he determined by its help to save himself.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

Identical; not different.

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

except for; apart from

From this reading But he was awake now, and perceiving the eagle, he determined by its help to save himself.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

caught or fixed

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Greedy for carrion, and sure that this must be a fresh corpse, the bird swooped down upon the boy.

past form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack

From this reading Greedy for carrion, and sure that this must be a fresh corpse, the bird swooped down upon the boy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

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

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

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

From this reading Greedy for carrion, and sure that this must be a fresh corpse, the bird swooped down upon the boy.

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

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Greedy for carrion, and sure that this must be a fresh corpse, the bird swooped down upon the boy.

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

From this reading But all the same, although he slept, he had stuck his sharp claws so firmly into the glass that he was quite safe not to fall.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Now the golden apple-tree was guarded by the eagle which had overthrown the golden knight and his horse.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Every night it flew round the Glass Mountain keeping a careful look-out, and no sooner had the moon emerged from the clouds than the bird rose up from the apple-tree, and circling round in the air, caught sight of the sleeping youth.