used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the same moment the walls of the room expanded and opened out, revealing a golden throne covered with jewels.
acclamations
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From this reading The Court received the new King with joyful acclamations which would have delighted him at any other time, but all his thoughts were full of Fairer-than-a-Fairy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
(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 The Court received the new King with joyful acclamations which would have delighted him at any other time, but all his thoughts were full of Fairer-than-a-Fairy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the same moment the walls of the room expanded and opened out, revealing a golden throne covered with jewels.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Court received the new King with joyful acclamations which would have delighted him at any other time, but all his thoughts were full of Fairer-than-a-Fairy.
appeasedverbUS /əˈpiːzd/
past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
assembleverbUS /əˈsembəl/
create by putting components or members together
From this reading A magnificent Court now began to assemble, and at the same time several elegant carriages filled with ladies in magnificent dresses drove up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same moment the walls of the room expanded and opened out, revealing a golden throne covered with jewels.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A magnificent Court now began to assemble, and at the same time several elegant carriages filled with ladies in magnificent dresses drove up.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Court received the new King with joyful acclamations which would have delighted him at any other time, but all his thoughts were full of Fairer-than-a-Fairy.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A magnificent Court now began to assemble, and at the same time several elegant carriages filled with ladies in magnificent dresses drove up.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A magnificent Court now began to assemble, and at the same time several elegant carriages filled with ladies in magnificent dresses drove up.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading At the same moment the walls of the room expanded and opened out, revealing a golden throne covered with jewels.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
greatly pleased
From this reading The Court received the new King with joyful acclamations which would have delighted him at any other time, but all his thoughts were full of Fairer-than-a-Fairy.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading A magnificent Court now began to assemble, and at the same time several elegant carriages filled with ladies in magnificent dresses drove up.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading A magnificent Court now began to assemble, and at the same time several elegant carriages filled with ladies in magnificent dresses drove up.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading A magnificent Court now began to assemble, and at the same time several elegant carriages filled with ladies in magnificent dresses drove up.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading At the same moment the walls of the room expanded and opened out, revealing a golden throne covered with jewels.
Fairer-than-a-Fairy
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From this reading The Court received the new King with joyful acclamations which would have delighted him at any other time, but all his thoughts were full of Fairer-than-a-Fairy.
FairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A magnificent Court now began to assemble, and at the same time several elegant carriages filled with ladies in magnificent dresses drove up.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first and most splendid of these carriages sat Prince Rainbow’s mother.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The Court received the new King with joyful acclamations which would have delighted him at any other time, but all his thoughts were full of Fairer-than-a-Fairy.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading At the same moment the walls of the room expanded and opened out, revealing a golden throne covered with jewels.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Court received the new King with joyful acclamations which would have delighted him at any other time, but all his thoughts were full of Fairer-than-a-Fairy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A magnificent Court now began to assemble, and at the same time several elegant carriages filled with ladies in magnificent dresses drove up.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading At the same moment the walls of the room expanded and opened out, revealing a golden throne covered with jewels.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading The Court received the new King with joyful acclamations which would have delighted him at any other time, but all his thoughts were full of Fairer-than-a-Fairy.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The Court received the new King with joyful acclamations which would have delighted him at any other time, but all his thoughts were full of Fairer-than-a-Fairy.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading A magnificent Court now began to assemble, and at the same time several elegant carriages filled with ladies in magnificent dresses drove up.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading A magnificent Court now began to assemble, and at the same time several elegant carriages filled with ladies in magnificent dresses drove up.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the same moment the walls of the room expanded and opened out, revealing a golden throne covered with jewels.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the first and most splendid of these carriages sat Prince Rainbow’s mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In the first and most splendid of these carriages sat Prince Rainbow’s mother.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Court received the new King with joyful acclamations which would have delighted him at any other time, but all his thoughts were full of Fairer-than-a-Fairy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A magnificent Court now began to assemble, and at the same time several elegant carriages filled with ladies in magnificent dresses drove up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the same moment the walls of the room expanded and opened out, revealing a golden throne covered with jewels.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading At the same moment the walls of the room expanded and opened out, revealing a golden throne covered with jewels.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Court received the new King with joyful acclamations which would have delighted him at any other time, but all his thoughts were full of Fairer-than-a-Fairy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At the same moment the walls of the room expanded and opened out, revealing a golden throne covered with jewels.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading In the first and most splendid of these carriages sat Prince Rainbow’s mother.
Rainbow's
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From this reading In the first and most splendid of these carriages sat Prince Rainbow’s mother.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The Court received the new King with joyful acclamations which would have delighted him at any other time, but all his thoughts were full of Fairer-than-a-Fairy.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading At the same moment the walls of the room expanded and opened out, revealing a golden throne covered with jewels.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At the same moment the walls of the room expanded and opened out, revealing a golden throne covered with jewels.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same moment the walls of the room expanded and opened out, revealing a golden throne covered with jewels.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the first and most splendid of these carriages sat Prince Rainbow’s mother.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A magnificent Court now began to assemble, and at the same time several elegant carriages filled with ladies in magnificent dresses drove up.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
a male human offspring
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading In the first and most splendid of these carriages sat Prince Rainbow’s mother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the same moment the walls of the room expanded and opened out, revealing a golden throne covered with jewels.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In the first and most splendid of these carriages sat Prince Rainbow’s mother.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The Court received the new King with joyful acclamations which would have delighted him at any other time, but all his thoughts were full of Fairer-than-a-Fairy.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading At the same moment the walls of the room expanded and opened out, revealing a golden throne covered with jewels.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A magnificent Court now began to assemble, and at the same time several elegant carriages filled with ladies in magnificent dresses drove up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A magnificent Court now began to assemble, and at the same time several elegant carriages filled with ladies in magnificent dresses drove up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A magnificent Court now began to assemble, and at the same time several elegant carriages filled with ladies in magnificent dresses drove up.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading At the same moment the walls of the room expanded and opened out, revealing a golden throne covered with jewels.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
which person or people
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the same moment the walls of the room expanded and opened out, revealing a golden throne covered with jewels.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Court received the new King with joyful acclamations which would have delighted him at any other time, but all his thoughts were full of Fairer-than-a-Fairy.
a late time of life
From this reading She fondly embraced her son, after which she informed him that his father had been dead for some years, that the anger of the Fairies was at length appeased, and that he might return in peace to reign over his people, who were longing for his presence.
