used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Nifflepok had been interviewing Five, Handy and Nox had been having a troublesome conference of their own.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading To tap the hammer lightly and ask the advice of Himself had next seemed a good idea, but as Nox quickly pointed out, that, too, was dangerous.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Nifflepok had been interviewing Five, Handy and Nox had been having a troublesome conference of their own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To tap the hammer lightly and ask the advice of Himself had next seemed a good idea, but as Nox quickly pointed out, that, too, was dangerous.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading To tap the hammer lightly and ask the advice of Himself had next seemed a good idea, but as Nox quickly pointed out, that, too, was dangerous.
BargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading The Wizard's Bargain!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While Nifflepok had been interviewing Five, Handy and Nox had been having a troublesome conference of their own.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To tap the hammer lightly and ask the advice of Himself had next seemed a good idea, but as Nox quickly pointed out, that, too, was dangerous.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading While Nifflepok had been interviewing Five, Handy and Nox had been having a troublesome conference of their own.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading To tap the hammer lightly and ask the advice of Himself had next seemed a good idea, but as Nox quickly pointed out, that, too, was dangerous.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Each plan they devised for finding the little King and escaping from the Silver King's Mountain proved impractical.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each plan they devised for finding the little King and escaping from the Silver King's Mountain proved impractical.
elfnounUS /elf/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading Each plan they devised for finding the little King and escaping from the Silver King's Mountain proved impractical.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Each plan they devised for finding the little King and escaping from the Silver King's Mountain proved impractical.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading While Nifflepok had been interviewing Five, Handy and Nox had been having a troublesome conference of their own.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Each plan they devised for finding the little King and escaping from the Silver King's Mountain proved impractical.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Each plan they devised for finding the little King and escaping from the Silver King's Mountain proved impractical.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To tap the hammer lightly and ask the advice of Himself had next seemed a good idea, but as Nox quickly pointed out, that, too, was dangerous.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While Nifflepok had been interviewing Five, Handy and Nox had been having a troublesome conference of their own.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
HandyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading While Nifflepok had been interviewing Five, Handy and Nox had been having a troublesome conference of their own.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading While Nifflepok had been interviewing Five, Handy and Nox had been having a troublesome conference of their own.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To tap the hammer lightly and ask the advice of Himself had next seemed a good idea, but as Nox quickly pointed out, that, too, was dangerous.
impracticaladjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpræktəkəl/
not practical; not workable or not given to practical matters
From this reading Each plan they devised for finding the little King and escaping from the Silver King's Mountain proved impractical.
interviewingverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading While Nifflepok had been interviewing Five, Handy and Nox had been having a troublesome conference of their own.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Each plan they devised for finding the little King and escaping from the Silver King's Mountain proved impractical.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Each plan they devised for finding the little King and escaping from the Silver King's Mountain proved impractical.
without good reason
From this reading To tap the hammer lightly and ask the advice of Himself had next seemed a good idea, but as Nox quickly pointed out, that, too, was dangerous.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Each plan they devised for finding the little King and escaping from the Silver King's Mountain proved impractical.
minionsnounUS /ˈmɪnjənz/
plural of “minion” — a servile or fawning dependant
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Each plan they devised for finding the little King and escaping from the Silver King's Mountain proved impractical.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading To tap the hammer lightly and ask the advice of Himself had next seemed a good idea, but as Nox quickly pointed out, that, too, was dangerous.
Nifflepok
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Nifflepok had been interviewing Five, Handy and Nox had been having a troublesome conference of their own.
Noxnoun
Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyx
From this reading While Nifflepok had been interviewing Five, Handy and Nox had been having a troublesome conference of their own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Nifflepok had been interviewing Five, Handy and Nox had been having a troublesome conference of their own.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To tap the hammer lightly and ask the advice of Himself had next seemed a good idea, but as Nox quickly pointed out, that, too, was dangerous.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading While Nifflepok had been interviewing Five, Handy and Nox had been having a troublesome conference of their own.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Each plan they devised for finding the little King and escaping from the Silver King's Mountain proved impractical.
having a point
From this reading To tap the hammer lightly and ask the advice of Himself had next seemed a good idea, but as Nox quickly pointed out, that, too, was dangerous.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Each plan they devised for finding the little King and escaping from the Silver King's Mountain proved impractical.
with speed
From this reading To tap the hammer lightly and ask the advice of Himself had next seemed a good idea, but as Nox quickly pointed out, that, too, was dangerous.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To tap the hammer lightly and ask the advice of Himself had next seemed a good idea, but as Nox quickly pointed out, that, too, was dangerous.
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 Each plan they devised for finding the little King and escaping from the Silver King's Mountain proved impractical.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading To tap the hammer lightly and ask the advice of Himself had next seemed a good idea, but as Nox quickly pointed out, that, too, was dangerous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To tap the hammer lightly and ask the advice of Himself had next seemed a good idea, but as Nox quickly pointed out, that, too, was dangerous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Wizard's Bargain!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While Nifflepok had been interviewing Five, Handy and Nox had been having a troublesome conference of their own.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each plan they devised for finding the little King and escaping from the Silver King's Mountain proved impractical.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading To tap the hammer lightly and ask the advice of Himself had next seemed a good idea, but as Nox quickly pointed out, that, too, was dangerous.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading While Nifflepok had been interviewing Five, Handy and Nox had been having a troublesome conference of their own.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To tap the hammer lightly and ask the advice of Himself had next seemed a good idea, but as Nox quickly pointed out, that, too, was dangerous.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Nifflepok had been interviewing Five, Handy and Nox had been having a troublesome conference of their own.
wizardnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
Wizard's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Wizard's Bargain!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
Wutz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To summon the hammer elf to release them from the prison pit would probably rouse the underground guards and minions of the wizard, and give Wutz himself an opportunity to steal the hammer.
