AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading "He has done nothing but howl and bark.
Bathwater
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From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
bullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading As Owen stepped into the den the next forenoon he saw the bull terrier tied to the wall.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "He has done nothing but howl and bark.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
CastlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
CYRUSnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading "The main ingredient and the most dangerous," said Wallace.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading As Owen stepped into the den the next forenoon he saw the bull terrier tied to the wall.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
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
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "He has done nothing but howl and bark.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As Owen stepped into the den the next forenoon he saw the bull terrier tied to the wall.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I see we have the main ingredient of the repast in hand."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He has done nothing but howl and bark.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I see we have the main ingredient of the repast in hand."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Owen stepped into the den the next forenoon he saw the bull terrier tied to the wall.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
howlverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading "He has done nothing but howl and bark.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see we have the main ingredient of the repast in hand."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
ingredientnounUS /ˌɪnˈɡriːdiənt/
a component of a mixture or compound
From this reading "I see we have the main ingredient of the repast in hand."
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As Owen stepped into the den the next forenoon he saw the bull terrier tied to the wall.
kidnappingnounUS /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/
(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading "I see we have the main ingredient of the repast in hand."
MAKESnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
Marvin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading "The main ingredient and the most dangerous," said Wallace.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As Owen stepped into the den the next forenoon he saw the bull terrier tied to the wall.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "He has done nothing but howl and bark.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading As Owen stepped into the den the next forenoon he saw the bull terrier tied to the wall.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading "I see we have the main ingredient of the repast in hand."
REPUTATIONnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
ruinedadjectiveUS /ˈruːənd/
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The main ingredient and the most dangerous," said Wallace.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading As Owen stepped into the den the next forenoon he saw the bull terrier tied to the wall.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see we have the main ingredient of the repast in hand."
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading As Owen stepped into the den the next forenoon he saw the bull terrier tied to the wall.
terriernounUS /ˈteriər/
any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
From this reading As Owen stepped into the den the next forenoon he saw the bull terrier tied to the wall.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading As Owen stepped into the den the next forenoon he saw the bull terrier tied to the wall.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Owen stepped into the den the next forenoon he saw the bull terrier tied to the wall.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
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 As Owen stepped into the den the next forenoon he saw the bull terrier tied to the wall.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading "The main ingredient and the most dangerous," said Wallace.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I see we have the main ingredient of the repast in hand."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading CYRUS MAKES A REPUTATION The proceedings behind the hidden doors in the cellar of the ruined house between Bathwater and Castle Marvin were not interrupted by so small a matter as the kidnapping of an heiress--a kidnapping that had progressed no further as yet than the capture of a dog.
