used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Which of you has dared defy my magic?” he shouted in a terrible voice.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
anew
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
angrilyadverbUS /ˈæŋɡrəli/
with anger
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “It was I,” answered Dorothy calmly.
any person at all
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
for the reason that
From this reading Even Cayke neglected to get her diamond-studded dishpan because she was watching the Patchwork Girl.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading “It was I,” answered Dorothy calmly.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
Cayke
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From this reading Even Cayke neglected to get her diamond-studded dishpan because she was watching the Patchwork Girl.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “Which of you has dared defy my magic?” he shouted in a terrible voice.
DEFIANCEnounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
defyverbUS /dɪˈfaɪ/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading “Which of you has dared defy my magic?” he shouted in a terrible voice.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
diamond-studded
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From this reading Even Cayke neglected to get her diamond-studded dishpan because she was watching the Patchwork Girl.
dishpannoun
large pan for washing dishes
From this reading Even Cayke neglected to get her diamond-studded dishpan because she was watching the Patchwork Girl.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
Dorothy
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From this reading “It was I,” answered Dorothy calmly.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Cayke neglected to get her diamond-studded dishpan because she was watching the Patchwork Girl.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Even Cayke neglected to get her diamond-studded dishpan because she was watching the Patchwork Girl.
a young female
From this reading Even Cayke neglected to get her diamond-studded dishpan because she was watching the Patchwork Girl.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Which of you has dared defy my magic?” he shouted in a terrible voice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Which of you has dared defy my magic?” he shouted in a terrible voice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Cayke neglected to get her diamond-studded dishpan because she was watching the Patchwork Girl.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It was I,” answered Dorothy calmly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It was I,” answered Dorothy calmly.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Which of you has dared defy my magic?” he shouted in a terrible voice.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Even Cayke neglected to get her diamond-studded dishpan because she was watching the Patchwork Girl.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
PatchworknounUS /ˈpætʃwɜːrk/
a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas
From this reading Even Cayke neglected to get her diamond-studded dishpan because she was watching the Patchwork Girl.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
precisely, exactly
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
ScrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
get by special effort
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even Cayke neglected to get her diamond-studded dishpan because she was watching the Patchwork Girl.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
SHOEMAKERnounUS /ˈʃuːmeɪkər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “Which of you has dared defy my magic?” he shouted in a terrible voice.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “Which of you has dared defy my magic?” he shouted in a terrible voice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
UGU
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From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF UGU THE SHOEMAKER The delay caused by Scraps had prevented anyone from running to the shelves to secure the magic instruments so badly needed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
upside-downadjectiveUS /ˈʌpsaɪddaʊn/
being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed
From this reading And now the magician had opened his trap door and appeared in his golden cage again, frowning angrily because his prisoners had been able to turn their upside-down prison right side up.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Which of you has dared defy my magic?” he shouted in a terrible voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even Cayke neglected to get her diamond-studded dishpan because she was watching the Patchwork Girl.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Even Cayke neglected to get her diamond-studded dishpan because she was watching the Patchwork Girl.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Which of you has dared defy my magic?” he shouted in a terrible voice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Which of you has dared defy my magic?” he shouted in a terrible voice.
