andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For no dragon of old ever claimed his prey more regularly than did the terrible pools and quicksands of the great marsh.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading "It's too awful,--it's just murder to let 'em go there!" said Mary Bell, heart-sick.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading Mrs. Bates was practical.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Her old face blanched, but she began to plan instantly.
BellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "It's too awful,--it's just murder to let 'em go there!" said Mary Bell, heart-sick.
blanchedadjective
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading Her old face blanched, but she began to plan instantly.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her old face blanched, but she began to plan instantly.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading For no dragon of old ever claimed his prey more regularly than did the terrible pools and quicksands of the great marsh.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Don't cry, Mary Bell!" said she; "this thing is in God's hands.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For no dragon of old ever claimed his prey more regularly than did the terrible pools and quicksands of the great marsh.
Don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't cry, Mary Bell!" said she; "this thing is in God's hands.
dragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading For no dragon of old ever claimed his prey more regularly than did the terrible pools and quicksands of the great marsh.
emnounUS /em/
a quad with a square body
From this reading "It's too awful,--it's just murder to let 'em go there!" said Mary Bell, heart-sick.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading For no dragon of old ever claimed his prey more regularly than did the terrible pools and quicksands of the great marsh.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her old face blanched, but she began to plan instantly.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For no dragon of old ever claimed his prey more regularly than did the terrible pools and quicksands of the great marsh.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "It's too awful,--it's just murder to let 'em go there!" said Mary Bell, heart-sick.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Don't cry, Mary Bell!" said she; "this thing is in God's hands.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For no dragon of old ever claimed his prey more regularly than did the terrible pools and quicksands of the great marsh.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Don't cry, Mary Bell!" said she; "this thing is in God's hands.
heart-sick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's too awful,--it's just murder to let 'em go there!" said Mary Bell, heart-sick.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her old face blanched, but she began to plan instantly.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For no dragon of old ever claimed his prey more regularly than did the terrible pools and quicksands of the great marsh.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Don't cry, Mary Bell!" said she; "this thing is in God's hands.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Her old face blanched, but she began to plan instantly.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Don't cry, Mary Bell!" said she; "this thing is in God's hands.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's too awful,--it's just murder to let 'em go there!" said Mary Bell, heart-sick.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "It's too awful,--it's just murder to let 'em go there!" said Mary Bell, heart-sick.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "It's too awful,--it's just murder to let 'em go there!" said Mary Bell, heart-sick.
marshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading For no dragon of old ever claimed his prey more regularly than did the terrible pools and quicksands of the great marsh.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "It's too awful,--it's just murder to let 'em go there!" said Mary Bell, heart-sick.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For no dragon of old ever claimed his prey more regularly than did the terrible pools and quicksands of the great marsh.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Bates was practical.
murderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading "It's too awful,--it's just murder to let 'em go there!" said Mary Bell, heart-sick.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading For no dragon of old ever claimed his prey more regularly than did the terrible pools and quicksands of the great marsh.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For no dragon of old ever claimed his prey more regularly than did the terrible pools and quicksands of the great marsh.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For no dragon of old ever claimed his prey more regularly than did the terrible pools and quicksands of the great marsh.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Her old face blanched, but she began to plan instantly.
poolsnounUS /puːlz/
plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading For no dragon of old ever claimed his prey more regularly than did the terrible pools and quicksands of the great marsh.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Mrs. Bates was practical.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading For no dragon of old ever claimed his prey more regularly than did the terrible pools and quicksands of the great marsh.
quicksandsnounUS /ˈkwɪksændz/
plural of “quicksand” — a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy
From this reading For no dragon of old ever claimed his prey more regularly than did the terrible pools and quicksands of the great marsh.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading For no dragon of old ever claimed his prey more regularly than did the terrible pools and quicksands of the great marsh.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's too awful,--it's just murder to let 'em go there!" said Mary Bell, heart-sick.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her old face blanched, but she began to plan instantly.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading For no dragon of old ever claimed his prey more regularly than did the terrible pools and quicksands of the great marsh.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For no dragon of old ever claimed his prey more regularly than did the terrible pools and quicksands of the great marsh.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For no dragon of old ever claimed his prey more regularly than did the terrible pools and quicksands of the great marsh.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It's too awful,--it's just murder to let 'em go there!" said Mary Bell, heart-sick.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading "Don't cry, Mary Bell!" said she; "this thing is in God's hands.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Don't cry, Mary Bell!" said she; "this thing is in God's hands.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's too awful,--it's just murder to let 'em go there!" said Mary Bell, heart-sick.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It's too awful,--it's just murder to let 'em go there!" said Mary Bell, heart-sick.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Bates was practical.
