used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Flaring torches, set in stone holders in the wall, flung a flickering light into the dim corners of the great stone hall.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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from one side of something to the other
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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eagerly desirous
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armornounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
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Baffleburg
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Baffleburgher
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a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
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baron'snounUS /ˈbærənz/
possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
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have
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behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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Biggen
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the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Biggen and Little, the baron's body guards, dozed stiffly at their posts behind his chair, while the huge hunting dogs snored upon the hearthstones.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With his chin resting in the palm of his hand, Mogodore stared moodily into the fire, but Wagarag, a thin anxious little Baffleburgher, moved about restlessly, straightening a tapestry here, a table cover there, and never still for a moment.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
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a large and stately mansion
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a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
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a seat for one person, with a support for the back
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plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
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chasmnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
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chestsnounUS /tʃests/
plural of “chest” — the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
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a person who is in charge
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the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading With his chin resting in the palm of his hand, Mogodore stared moodily into the fire, but Wagarag, a thin anxious little Baffleburgher, moved about restlessly, straightening a tapestry here, a table cover there, and never still for a moment.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
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converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
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cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
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provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading With his chin resting in the palm of his hand, Mogodore stared moodily into the fire, but Wagarag, a thin anxious little Baffleburgher, moved about restlessly, straightening a tapestry here, a table cover there, and never still for a moment.
daggersnounUS /ˈdæɡərz/
plural of “dagger” — a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
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lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Flaring torches, set in stone holders in the wall, flung a flickering light into the dim corners of the great stone hall.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
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Domo
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dozedverbUS /doʊzd/
past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
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to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon While Peter and his friends rested in their hidden cave, the lights in the castle across the chasm burned far into the night, as the Baron of Baffleburg sat in converse with Wagarag, his chief steward and Major Domo.
start firing a weapon
From this reading With his chin resting in the palm of his hand, Mogodore stared moodily into the fire, but Wagarag, a thin anxious little Baffleburgher, moved about restlessly, straightening a tapestry here, a table cover there, and never still for a moment.
flaggedverbUS /flæɡd/
inflected form of “flag” — communicate or signal with a flag
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Flagonnoun
a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine)
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FlaringadjectiveUS /ˈflerɪŋ/
streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
From this reading Flaring torches, set in stone holders in the wall, flung a flickering light into the dim corners of the great stone hall.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading Flaring torches, set in stone holders in the wall, flung a flickering light into the dim corners of the great stone hall.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Bear rugs were strewn about the flagged floor; swords, daggers and glittering armor hung upon the walls and the furniture, the carved chests, tables and chairs were big and clumsy, like the owner of the castle himself.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Flaring torches, set in stone holders in the wall, flung a flickering light into the dim corners of the great stone hall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With his chin resting in the palm of his hand, Mogodore stared moodily into the fire, but Wagarag, a thin anxious little Baffleburgher, moved about restlessly, straightening a tapestry here, a table cover there, and never still for a moment.
ForbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
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plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
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glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Flaring torches, set in stone holders in the wall, flung a flickering light into the dim corners of the great stone hall.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
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an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Flaring torches, set in stone holders in the wall, flung a flickering light into the dim corners of the great stone hall.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
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hearthstones
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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not accessible to view
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used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bear rugs were strewn about the flagged floor; swords, daggers and glittering armor hung upon the walls and the furniture, the carved chests, tables and chairs were big and clumsy, like the owner of the castle himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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holdersnounUS /ˈhoʊldərz/
plural of “holder” — a holding device
From this reading Flaring torches, set in stone holders in the wall, flung a flickering light into the dim corners of the great stone hall.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Biggen and Little, the baron's body guards, dozed stiffly at their posts behind his chair, while the huge hunting dogs snored upon the hearthstones.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Bear rugs were strewn about the flagged floor; swords, daggers and glittering armor hung upon the walls and the furniture, the carved chests, tables and chairs were big and clumsy, like the owner of the castle himself.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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of comparatively little physical weight or density
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plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
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prefer or wish to do something
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Biggen and Little, the baron's body guards, dozed stiffly at their posts behind his chair, while the huge hunting dogs snored upon the hearthstones.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
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Mogodore
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a particular point in time
From this reading With his chin resting in the palm of his hand, Mogodore stared moodily into the fire, but Wagarag, a thin anxious little Baffleburgher, moved about restlessly, straightening a tapestry here, a table cover there, and never still for a moment.
moodilyadverb
in a moody manner
From this reading With his chin resting in the palm of his hand, Mogodore stared moodily into the fire, but Wagarag, a thin anxious little Baffleburgher, moved about restlessly, straightening a tapestry here, a table cover there, and never still for a moment.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
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not ever; at no time in the past or future
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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
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palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
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disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
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postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
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not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
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-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
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restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
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rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
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the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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snored
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past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
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stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
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stifflyadverbUS /ˈstɪfli/
in a stiff manner
From this reading Biggen and Little, the baron's body guards, dozed stiffly at their posts behind his chair, while the huge hunting dogs snored upon the hearthstones.
not in physical motion
From this reading With his chin resting in the palm of his hand, Mogodore stared moodily into the fire, but Wagarag, a thin anxious little Baffleburgher, moved about restlessly, straightening a tapestry here, a table cover there, and never still for a moment.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Flaring torches, set in stone holders in the wall, flung a flickering light into the dim corners of the great stone hall.
straighteningverbUS /ˈstreɪtənɪŋ/
-ing form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading With his chin resting in the palm of his hand, Mogodore stared moodily into the fire, but Wagarag, a thin anxious little Baffleburgher, moved about restlessly, straightening a tapestry here, a table cover there, and never still for a moment.
strewnverbUS /struːn/
inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
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swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
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a set of data arranged in rows and columns
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tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
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tapestrynounUS /ˈtæpəstri/
something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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in or at that place or location
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Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading With his chin resting in the palm of his hand, Mogodore stared moodily into the fire, but Wagarag, a thin anxious little Baffleburgher, moved about restlessly, straightening a tapestry here, a table cover there, and never still for a moment.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading Flaring torches, set in stone holders in the wall, flung a flickering light into the dim corners of the great stone hall.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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Wagarag
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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 Flaring torches, set in stone holders in the wall, flung a flickering light into the dim corners of the great stone hall.
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
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bear rugs were strewn about the flagged floor; swords, daggers and glittering armor hung upon the walls and the furniture, the carved chests, tables and chairs were big and clumsy, like the owner of the castle himself.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon While Peter and his friends rested in their hidden cave, the lights in the castle across the chasm burned far into the night, as the Baron of Baffleburg sat in converse with Wagarag, his chief steward and Major Domo.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Forbidden Flagon While Peter and his friends rested in their hidden cave, the lights in the castle across the chasm burned far into the night, as the Baron of Baffleburg sat in converse with Wagarag, his chief steward and Major Domo.
