used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She accompanied her advice by the gift of a crystal smelling-bottle, with strict orders only to open it in case of urgent need.
having companions or an escort
From this reading She accompanied her advice by the gift of a crystal smelling-bottle, with strict orders only to open it in case of urgent need.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading She accompanied her advice by the gift of a crystal smelling-bottle, with strict orders only to open it in case of urgent need.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their occupation consisted in helping those in misfortune, and they were as gentle and benevolent as Lagree had been cruel and spiteful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their occupation consisted in helping those in misfortune, and they were as gentle and benevolent as Lagree had been cruel and spiteful.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The third Fairy comforted the poor traveller, begged her not to lose heart, and assured her that her troubles should be rewarded.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The third Fairy comforted the poor traveller, begged her not to lose heart, and assured her that her troubles should be rewarded.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their occupation consisted in helping those in misfortune, and they were as gentle and benevolent as Lagree had been cruel and spiteful.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading The third Fairy comforted the poor traveller, begged her not to lose heart, and assured her that her troubles should be rewarded.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading Their occupation consisted in helping those in misfortune, and they were as gentle and benevolent as Lagree had been cruel and spiteful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She accompanied her advice by the gift of a crystal smelling-bottle, with strict orders only to open it in case of urgent need.
an occurrence of something
From this reading She accompanied her advice by the gift of a crystal smelling-bottle, with strict orders only to open it in case of urgent need.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading Fairer-than-a-Fairy thanked her warmly, and resumed her way cheered by pleasant thoughts.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading The third Fairy comforted the poor traveller, begged her not to lose heart, and assured her that her troubles should be rewarded.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Their occupation consisted in helping those in misfortune, and they were as gentle and benevolent as Lagree had been cruel and spiteful.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Their occupation consisted in helping those in misfortune, and they were as gentle and benevolent as Lagree had been cruel and spiteful.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading She accompanied her advice by the gift of a crystal smelling-bottle, with strict orders only to open it in case of urgent need.
Fairer-than-a-Fairy
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From this reading Fairer-than-a-Fairy thanked her warmly, and resumed her way cheered by pleasant thoughts.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading The third Fairy comforted the poor traveller, begged her not to lose heart, and assured her that her troubles should be rewarded.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Their occupation consisted in helping those in misfortune, and they were as gentle and benevolent as Lagree had been cruel and spiteful.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading She accompanied her advice by the gift of a crystal smelling-bottle, with strict orders only to open it in case of urgent need.
destroyed or killed
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their occupation consisted in helping those in misfortune, and they were as gentle and benevolent as Lagree had been cruel and spiteful.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The third Fairy comforted the poor traveller, begged her not to lose heart, and assured her that her troubles should be rewarded.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Their occupation consisted in helping those in misfortune, and they were as gentle and benevolent as Lagree had been cruel and spiteful.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The third Fairy comforted the poor traveller, begged her not to lose heart, and assured her that her troubles should be rewarded.
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From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their occupation consisted in helping those in misfortune, and they were as gentle and benevolent as Lagree had been cruel and spiteful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She accompanied her advice by the gift of a crystal smelling-bottle, with strict orders only to open it in case of urgent need.
Lagree
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From this reading Their occupation consisted in helping those in misfortune, and they were as gentle and benevolent as Lagree had been cruel and spiteful.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The third Fairy comforted the poor traveller, begged her not to lose heart, and assured her that her troubles should be rewarded.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Their occupation consisted in helping those in misfortune, and they were as gentle and benevolent as Lagree had been cruel and spiteful.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading She accompanied her advice by the gift of a crystal smelling-bottle, with strict orders only to open it in case of urgent need.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The third Fairy comforted the poor traveller, begged her not to lose heart, and assured her that her troubles should be rewarded.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Their occupation consisted in helping those in misfortune, and they were as gentle and benevolent as Lagree had been cruel and spiteful.
odoursnounUS /ˈoʊdərs/
plural of “odour” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She accompanied her advice by the gift of a crystal smelling-bottle, with strict orders only to open it in case of urgent need.
and nothing more
From this reading She accompanied her advice by the gift of a crystal smelling-bottle, with strict orders only to open it in case of urgent need.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She accompanied her advice by the gift of a crystal smelling-bottle, with strict orders only to open it in case of urgent need.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She accompanied her advice by the gift of a crystal smelling-bottle, with strict orders only to open it in case of urgent need.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Fairer-than-a-Fairy thanked her warmly, and resumed her way cheered by pleasant thoughts.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The third Fairy comforted the poor traveller, begged her not to lose heart, and assured her that her troubles should be rewarded.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Fairer-than-a-Fairy thanked her warmly, and resumed her way cheered by pleasant thoughts.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading The third Fairy comforted the poor traveller, begged her not to lose heart, and assured her that her troubles should be rewarded.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
cut with a saw
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She accompanied her advice by the gift of a crystal smelling-bottle, with strict orders only to open it in case of urgent need.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The third Fairy comforted the poor traveller, begged her not to lose heart, and assured her that her troubles should be rewarded.
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 After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
smelling-bottle
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From this reading She accompanied her advice by the gift of a crystal smelling-bottle, with strict orders only to open it in case of urgent need.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
spitefuladjectiveUS /ˈspaɪtfəl/
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
From this reading Their occupation consisted in helping those in misfortune, and they were as gentle and benevolent as Lagree had been cruel and spiteful.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading She accompanied her advice by the gift of a crystal smelling-bottle, with strict orders only to open it in case of urgent need.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Fairer-than-a-Fairy thanked her warmly, and resumed her way cheered by pleasant thoughts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The third Fairy comforted the poor traveller, begged her not to lose heart, and assured her that her troubles should be rewarded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The third Fairy comforted the poor traveller, begged her not to lose heart, and assured her that her troubles should be rewarded.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their occupation consisted in helping those in misfortune, and they were as gentle and benevolent as Lagree had been cruel and spiteful.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their occupation consisted in helping those in misfortune, and they were as gentle and benevolent as Lagree had been cruel and spiteful.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The third Fairy comforted the poor traveller, begged her not to lose heart, and assured her that her troubles should be rewarded.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Their occupation consisted in helping those in misfortune, and they were as gentle and benevolent as Lagree had been cruel and spiteful.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Fairer-than-a-Fairy thanked her warmly, and resumed her way cheered by pleasant thoughts.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The third Fairy comforted the poor traveller, begged her not to lose heart, and assured her that her troubles should be rewarded.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading The third Fairy comforted the poor traveller, begged her not to lose heart, and assured her that her troubles should be rewarded.
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 After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading The third Fairy comforted the poor traveller, begged her not to lose heart, and assured her that her troubles should be rewarded.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading She accompanied her advice by the gift of a crystal smelling-bottle, with strict orders only to open it in case of urgent need.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Fairer-than-a-Fairy thanked her warmly, and resumed her way cheered by pleasant thoughts.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Fairer-than-a-Fairy thanked her warmly, and resumed her way cheered by pleasant thoughts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their occupation consisted in helping those in misfortune, and they were as gentle and benevolent as Lagree had been cruel and spiteful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She accompanied her advice by the gift of a crystal smelling-bottle, with strict orders only to open it in case of urgent need.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading After a time her road led through a wood, full of soft airs and sweet odours, and before she had gone a hundred yards she saw a wonderful silver Castle suspended by strong silver chains to four of the largest trees.
