adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gold was used plentifully in the decorations, and in the Rose Chamber occupied by the mermaids and Trot golden roses formed a border around the entire room.
afterwardadverbUS /ˈæftərwərd/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In the room were toilet tables, mirrors, ornaments and many articles used by earth people, which they afterward learned had been plundered by Zog from sunken ships and brought to his castle by his allies, the sea devils.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading In the room were toilet tables, mirrors, ornaments and many articles used by earth people, which they afterward learned had been plundered by Zog from sunken ships and brought to his castle by his allies, the sea devils.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Gold was used plentifully in the decorations, and in the Rose Chamber occupied by the mermaids and Trot golden roses formed a border around the entire room.
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading In the room were toilet tables, mirrors, ornaments and many articles used by earth people, which they afterward learned had been plundered by Zog from sunken ships and brought to his castle by his allies, the sea devils.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sea maidens had evidently been expected, for the magician had provided couches for them to recline upon similar to the ones used in the mermaid palaces.
BILLnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Gold was used plentifully in the decorations, and in the Rose Chamber occupied by the mermaids and Trot golden roses formed a border around the entire room.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In the room were toilet tables, mirrors, ornaments and many articles used by earth people, which they afterward learned had been plundered by Zog from sunken ships and brought to his castle by his allies, the sea devils.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gold was used plentifully in the decorations, and in the Rose Chamber occupied by the mermaids and Trot golden roses formed a border around the entire room.
CAP'N
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
ChambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Gold was used plentifully in the decorations, and in the Rose Chamber occupied by the mermaids and Trot golden roses formed a border around the entire room.
couchesnounUS /ˈkaʊtʃɪz/
plural of “couch” — an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The sea maidens had evidently been expected, for the magician had provided couches for them to recline upon similar to the ones used in the mermaid palaces.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading The frames were of mother of pearl and the cushions of soft, white sponges.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading Gold was used plentifully in the decorations, and in the Rose Chamber occupied by the mermaids and Trot golden roses formed a border around the entire room.
devilsnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading In the room were toilet tables, mirrors, ornaments and many articles used by earth people, which they afterward learned had been plundered by Zog from sunken ships and brought to his castle by his allies, the sea devils.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading In the room were toilet tables, mirrors, ornaments and many articles used by earth people, which they afterward learned had been plundered by Zog from sunken ships and brought to his castle by his allies, the sea devils.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Gold was used plentifully in the decorations, and in the Rose Chamber occupied by the mermaids and Trot golden roses formed a border around the entire room.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The sea maidens had evidently been expected, for the magician had provided couches for them to recline upon similar to the ones used in the mermaid palaces.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The sea maidens had evidently been expected, for the magician had provided couches for them to recline upon similar to the ones used in the mermaid palaces.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sea maidens had evidently been expected, for the magician had provided couches for them to recline upon similar to the ones used in the mermaid palaces.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Gold was used plentifully in the decorations, and in the Rose Chamber occupied by the mermaids and Trot golden roses formed a border around the entire room.
framesnounUS /freɪmz/
plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
From this reading The frames were of mother of pearl and the cushions of soft, white sponges.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the room were toilet tables, mirrors, ornaments and many articles used by earth people, which they afterward learned had been plundered by Zog from sunken ships and brought to his castle by his allies, the sea devils.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
GoldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Gold was used plentifully in the decorations, and in the Rose Chamber occupied by the mermaids and Trot golden roses formed a border around the entire room.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Gold was used plentifully in the decorations, and in the Rose Chamber occupied by the mermaids and Trot golden roses formed a border around the entire room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gold was used plentifully in the decorations, and in the Rose Chamber occupied by the mermaids and Trot golden roses formed a border around the entire room.
JOE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading In the room were toilet tables, mirrors, ornaments and many articles used by earth people, which they afterward learned had been plundered by Zog from sunken ships and brought to his castle by his allies, the sea devils.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading The sea maidens had evidently been expected, for the magician had provided couches for them to recline upon similar to the ones used in the mermaid palaces.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The sea maidens had evidently been expected, for the magician had provided couches for them to recline upon similar to the ones used in the mermaid palaces.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In the room were toilet tables, mirrors, ornaments and many articles used by earth people, which they afterward learned had been plundered by Zog from sunken ships and brought to his castle by his allies, the sea devils.
mermaidnounUS /ˈmɜːrmeɪd/
half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
From this reading The sea maidens had evidently been expected, for the magician had provided couches for them to recline upon similar to the ones used in the mermaid palaces.
mermaidsnounUS /ˈmɜːrmeɪdz/
plural of “mermaid” — half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
From this reading Gold was used plentifully in the decorations, and in the Rose Chamber occupied by the mermaids and Trot golden roses formed a border around the entire room.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading In the room were toilet tables, mirrors, ornaments and many articles used by earth people, which they afterward learned had been plundered by Zog from sunken ships and brought to his castle by his allies, the sea devils.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The frames were of mother of pearl and the cushions of soft, white sponges.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading Gold was used plentifully in the decorations, and in the Rose Chamber occupied by the mermaids and Trot golden roses formed a border around the entire room.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The sea maidens had evidently been expected, for the magician had provided couches for them to recline upon similar to the ones used in the mermaid palaces.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading In the room were toilet tables, mirrors, ornaments and many articles used by earth people, which they afterward learned had been plundered by Zog from sunken ships and brought to his castle by his allies, the sea devils.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading The sea maidens had evidently been expected, for the magician had provided couches for them to recline upon similar to the ones used in the mermaid palaces.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading The frames were of mother of pearl and the cushions of soft, white sponges.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In the room were toilet tables, mirrors, ornaments and many articles used by earth people, which they afterward learned had been plundered by Zog from sunken ships and brought to his castle by his allies, the sea devils.
plentifullyadverb
in a bountiful manner
From this reading Gold was used plentifully in the decorations, and in the Rose Chamber occupied by the mermaids and Trot golden roses formed a border around the entire room.
plunderedadjectiveUS /ˈplʌndərd/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading In the room were toilet tables, mirrors, ornaments and many articles used by earth people, which they afterward learned had been plundered by Zog from sunken ships and brought to his castle by his allies, the sea devils.
prisonersnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The sea maidens had evidently been expected, for the magician had provided couches for them to recline upon similar to the ones used in the mermaid palaces.
reclineverbUS /rɪˈklaɪn/
move the upper body backwards and down
From this reading The sea maidens had evidently been expected, for the magician had provided couches for them to recline upon similar to the ones used in the mermaid palaces.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Gold was used plentifully in the decorations, and in the Rose Chamber occupied by the mermaids and Trot golden roses formed a border around the entire room.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Gold was used plentifully in the decorations, and in the Rose Chamber occupied by the mermaids and Trot golden roses formed a border around the entire room.
rosesnounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Gold was used plentifully in the decorations, and in the Rose Chamber occupied by the mermaids and Trot golden roses formed a border around the entire room.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sea maidens had evidently been expected, for the magician had provided couches for them to recline upon similar to the ones used in the mermaid palaces.
shipsnounUS /ʃɪps/
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading In the room were toilet tables, mirrors, ornaments and many articles used by earth people, which they afterward learned had been plundered by Zog from sunken ships and brought to his castle by his allies, the sea devils.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The sea maidens had evidently been expected, for the magician had provided couches for them to recline upon similar to the ones used in the mermaid palaces.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The frames were of mother of pearl and the cushions of soft, white sponges.
spongesnounUS /ˈspʌndʒəz/
plural of “sponge” — a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used
From this reading The frames were of mother of pearl and the cushions of soft, white sponges.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading In the room were toilet tables, mirrors, ornaments and many articles used by earth people, which they afterward learned had been plundered by Zog from sunken ships and brought to his castle by his allies, the sea devils.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In the room were toilet tables, mirrors, ornaments and many articles used by earth people, which they afterward learned had been plundered by Zog from sunken ships and brought to his castle by his allies, the sea devils.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sea maidens had evidently been expected, for the magician had provided couches for them to recline upon similar to the ones used in the mermaid palaces.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the room were toilet tables, mirrors, ornaments and many articles used by earth people, which they afterward learned had been plundered by Zog from sunken ships and brought to his castle by his allies, the sea devils.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sea maidens had evidently been expected, for the magician had provided couches for them to recline upon similar to the ones used in the mermaid palaces.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading In the room were toilet tables, mirrors, ornaments and many articles used by earth people, which they afterward learned had been plundered by Zog from sunken ships and brought to his castle by his allies, the sea devils.
TrotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading Gold was used plentifully in the decorations, and in the Rose Chamber occupied by the mermaids and Trot golden roses formed a border around the entire room.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The sea maidens had evidently been expected, for the magician had provided couches for them to recline upon similar to the ones used in the mermaid palaces.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Gold was used plentifully in the decorations, and in the Rose Chamber occupied by the mermaids and Trot golden roses formed a border around the entire room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gold was used plentifully in the decorations, and in the Rose Chamber occupied by the mermaids and Trot golden roses formed a border around the entire room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the room were toilet tables, mirrors, ornaments and many articles used by earth people, which they afterward learned had been plundered by Zog from sunken ships and brought to his castle by his allies, the sea devils.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The frames were of mother of pearl and the cushions of soft, white sponges.
Zog
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAP'N JOE AND CAP'N BILL The rooms Zog had given his prisoners were as handsome as all other parts of this strange enchanted castle.
