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 Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading As to Giants, they have died out, but real Dwarfs are common in the forests of Africa.

(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 Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The exact facts he can learn later, or he can leave them alone.

in addition

From this reading Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

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

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

any person at all

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

From this reading Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As to Giants, they have died out, but real Dwarfs are common in the forests of Africa.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The exact facts he can learn later, or he can leave them alone.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

a young person of either sex

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

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

From this reading Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading As to Giants, they have died out, but real Dwarfs are common in the forests of Africa.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading As to Giants, they have died out, but real Dwarfs are common in the forests of Africa.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

plural of “dwarf” — a person who is markedly small

From this reading As to Giants, they have died out, but real Dwarfs are common in the forests of Africa.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading The exact facts he can learn later, or he can leave them alone.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The exact facts he can learn later, or he can leave them alone.

plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading As to Giants, they have died out, but real Dwarfs are common in the forests of Africa.

made afraid

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size

From this reading As to Giants, they have died out, but real Dwarfs are common in the forests of Africa.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

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

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

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

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

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

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

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

From this reading Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

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

From this reading Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The exact facts he can learn later, or he can leave them alone.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading The exact facts he can learn later, or he can leave them alone.

go away from a place

From this reading The exact facts he can learn later, or he can leave them alone.

knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

and nothing more

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As to Giants, they have died out, but real Dwarfs are common in the forests of Africa.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The exact facts he can learn later, or he can leave them alone.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As to Giants, they have died out, but real Dwarfs are common in the forests of Africa.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading As to Giants, they have died out, but real Dwarfs are common in the forests of Africa.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

To recall to mind.

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

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

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

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

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The exact facts he can learn later, or he can leave them alone.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading For these reasons, the Editor thinks that there are certainly fairies, but they never do anyone any harm; and, in England, they have been frightened away by smoke and schoolmasters.

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

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

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

From this reading As to Giants, they have died out, but real Dwarfs are common in the forests of Africa.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

expressing or given to expressing the truth

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

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

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Probably a good many stories not perfectly true have been told about fairies, but such stories have also been told about Napoleon, Claverhouse, Julius Caesar, and Joan of Arc, all of whom certainly existed.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading A wise child will, therefore, remember that, if he grows up and becomes a member of the Folk Lore Society, ALL the tales in this book were not offered to him as absolutely truthful, but were printed merely for his entertainment.