adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The walls were damp with moisture from the Fauxbie running beneath, and a mere glimmer of light came through a small barred window.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
archwaynounUS /ˈɑːrtʃweɪ/
a passageway under a curved masonry construction
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading The walls were damp with moisture from the Fauxbie running beneath, and a mere glimmer of light came through a small barred window.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The walls were damp with moisture from the Fauxbie running beneath, and a mere glimmer of light came through a small barred window.
breadnounUS /bred/
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The walls were damp with moisture from the Fauxbie running beneath, and a mere glimmer of light came through a small barred window.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading If a mounted guard hurried through, the reverberation of the drum-beats and the clatter of hoofs were so uncouth that children stopped their ears and fled in terror.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading If a mounted guard hurried through, the reverberation of the drum-beats and the clatter of hoofs were so uncouth that children stopped their ears and fled in terror.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading The walls were damp with moisture from the Fauxbie running beneath, and a mere glimmer of light came through a small barred window.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/
take in liquids
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
drum-beats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If a mounted guard hurried through, the reverberation of the drum-beats and the clatter of hoofs were so uncouth that children stopped their ears and fled in terror.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading If a mounted guard hurried through, the reverberation of the drum-beats and the clatter of hoofs were so uncouth that children stopped their ears and fled in terror.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
Fauxbie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The walls were damp with moisture from the Fauxbie running beneath, and a mere glimmer of light came through a small barred window.
fiendishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːndɪʃ/
extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
fledverbUS /fled/
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading If a mounted guard hurried through, the reverberation of the drum-beats and the clatter of hoofs were so uncouth that children stopped their ears and fled in terror.
folknounUS /foʊk/
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The walls were damp with moisture from the Fauxbie running beneath, and a mere glimmer of light came through a small barred window.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading The walls were damp with moisture from the Fauxbie running beneath, and a mere glimmer of light came through a small barred window.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading If a mounted guard hurried through, the reverberation of the drum-beats and the clatter of hoofs were so uncouth that children stopped their ears and fled in terror.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading If a mounted guard hurried through, the reverberation of the drum-beats and the clatter of hoofs were so uncouth that children stopped their ears and fled in terror.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading Superstition had surrounded the Vier Prison with horrors.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading If a mounted guard hurried through, the reverberation of the drum-beats and the clatter of hoofs were so uncouth that children stopped their ears and fled in terror.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a mounted guard hurried through, the reverberation of the drum-beats and the clatter of hoofs were so uncouth that children stopped their ears and fled in terror.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If a mounted guard hurried through, the reverberation of the drum-beats and the clatter of hoofs were so uncouth that children stopped their ears and fled in terror.
infestedverbUS /ˌɪnˈfestɪd/
past form of “infest” — invade in great numbers
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The walls were damp with moisture from the Fauxbie running beneath, and a mere glimmer of light came through a small barred window.
Mattingley's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The walls were damp with moisture from the Fauxbie running beneath, and a mere glimmer of light came through a small barred window.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading The walls were damp with moisture from the Fauxbie running beneath, and a mere glimmer of light came through a small barred window.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading If a mounted guard hurried through, the reverberation of the drum-beats and the clatter of hoofs were so uncouth that children stopped their ears and fled in terror.
multipliedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪd/
greatly increased as by multiplication
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The walls were damp with moisture from the Fauxbie running beneath, and a mere glimmer of light came through a small barred window.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
powerfullyadverbUS /ˈpaʊərfli/
in a powerful manner
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
PrisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Superstition had surrounded the Vier Prison with horrors.
ratsnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
reverberationnounUS /riˌvɜːrbərˈeɪʃən/
the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading If a mounted guard hurried through, the reverberation of the drum-beats and the clatter of hoofs were so uncouth that children stopped their ears and fled in terror.
roarings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The walls were damp with moisture from the Fauxbie running beneath, and a mere glimmer of light came through a small barred window.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The walls were damp with moisture from the Fauxbie running beneath, and a mere glimmer of light came through a small barred window.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
soundsnounUS /saʊndz/
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading If a mounted guard hurried through, the reverberation of the drum-beats and the clatter of hoofs were so uncouth that children stopped their ears and fled in terror.
strawnounUS /strɔː/
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
SuperstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading Superstition had surrounded the Vier Prison with horrors.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading Superstition had surrounded the Vier Prison with horrors.
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading If a mounted guard hurried through, the reverberation of the drum-beats and the clatter of hoofs were so uncouth that children stopped their ears and fled in terror.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The walls were damp with moisture from the Fauxbie running beneath, and a mere glimmer of light came through a small barred window.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If a mounted guard hurried through, the reverberation of the drum-beats and the clatter of hoofs were so uncouth that children stopped their ears and fled in terror.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The walls were damp with moisture from the Fauxbie running beneath, and a mere glimmer of light came through a small barred window.
uncouthadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈkuːθ/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading If a mounted guard hurried through, the reverberation of the drum-beats and the clatter of hoofs were so uncouth that children stopped their ears and fled in terror.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As carts passed under the great archway, its depth multiplied the sounds so powerfully, the echoes were so fantastic, that folk believed them the roarings of fiendish spirits.
verminnounUS /ˈvɜːrmɪn/
an irritating or obnoxious person
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
Vier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Superstition had surrounded the Vier Prison with horrors.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
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
From this reading The walls were damp with moisture from the Fauxbie running beneath, and a mere glimmer of light came through a small barred window.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The walls were damp with moisture from the Fauxbie running beneath, and a mere glimmer of light came through a small barred window.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mattingley's dungeon was infested with rats and other vermin, he had only straw for his bed, and his food and drink were bread and water.
