adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * * * * * * The east wing of the castle was as still as a mouse on the day my house party arrived.
adamantineadjective
consisting of or having the hardness of adamant
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
adventuring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Everything appeared to be in tip-top shape for the experiment in stealth.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading * * * * * * * * The east wing of the castle was as still as a mouse on the day my house party arrived.
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading * * * * * * * * The east wing of the castle was as still as a mouse on the day my house party arrived.
attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading I RECEIVE VISITORS She was indeed attended by faithful slaves.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Everything appeared to be in tip-top shape for the experiment in stealth.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I RECEIVE VISITORS She was indeed attended by faithful slaves.
calked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading * * * * * * * * The east wing of the castle was as still as a mouse on the day my house party arrived.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
creakingnounUS /ˈkriːkɪŋ/
a squeaking sound
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading * * * * * * * * The east wing of the castle was as still as a mouse on the day my house party arrived.
deployedverbUS /dɪˈplɔɪd/
past form of “deploy” — place troops or weapons in battle formation
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
eastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading * * * * * * * * The east wing of the castle was as still as a mouse on the day my house party arrived.
EverythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything appeared to be in tip-top shape for the experiment in stealth.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Everything appeared to be in tip-top shape for the experiment in stealth.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading I RECEIVE VISITORS She was indeed attended by faithful slaves.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Everything appeared to be in tip-top shape for the experiment in stealth.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
GrimadjectiveUS /ɡrɪm/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading * * * * * * * * The east wing of the castle was as still as a mouse on the day my house party arrived.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I RECEIVE VISITORS She was indeed attended by faithful slaves.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everything appeared to be in tip-top shape for the experiment in stealth.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I RECEIVE VISITORS She was indeed attended by faithful slaves.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
keyholesnounUS /ˈkiːhoʊlz/
plural of “keyhole” — the hole where a key is inserted
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
mousenounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading * * * * * * * * The east wing of the castle was as still as a mouse on the day my house party arrived.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading * * * * * * * * The east wing of the castle was as still as a mouse on the day my house party arrived.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * * * * The east wing of the castle was as still as a mouse on the day my house party arrived.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading * * * * * * * * The east wing of the castle was as still as a mouse on the day my house party arrived.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
padlocksnounUS /ˈpædlɑːks/
plural of “padlock” — a detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading * * * * * * * * The east wing of the castle was as still as a mouse on the day my house party arrived.
picketedverbUS /ˈpɪkətɪd/
past form of “picket” — serve as pickets or post pickets
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
RECEIVEverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading I RECEIVE VISITORS She was indeed attended by faithful slaves.
refugeenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒi/
an exile who flees for safety
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
ruthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Everything appeared to be in tip-top shape for the experiment in stealth.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I RECEIVE VISITORS She was indeed attended by faithful slaves.
slavesnounUS /sleɪvz/
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading I RECEIVE VISITORS She was indeed attended by faithful slaves.
stealthnounUS /stelθ/
avoiding detection by moving carefully
From this reading Everything appeared to be in tip-top shape for the experiment in stealth.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading * * * * * * * * The east wing of the castle was as still as a mouse on the day my house party arrived.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * * * * The east wing of the castle was as still as a mouse on the day my house party arrived.
tip-topadverb
to the highest extent
From this reading Everything appeared to be in tip-top shape for the experiment in stealth.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
trembledverbUS /ˈtrembəld/
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading And yet I trembled.
uncompromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
not making concessions
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
vassalsnounUS /ˈvæsəlz/
plural of “vassal” — a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
VISITORSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading I RECEIVE VISITORS She was indeed attended by faithful slaves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I RECEIVE VISITORS She was indeed attended by faithful slaves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading * * * * * * * * The east wing of the castle was as still as a mouse on the day my house party arrived.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet I trembled.
zonenounUS /zoʊn/
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading Grim old doors took on new padlocks, keyholes were carefully stopped up; creaking floors were calked; windows were picketed by uncompromising articles of furniture deployed to keep my ruthless refugee from adventuring too close to the danger zone; and adamantine instructions were served out to all of my vassals.
