used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To have his assistance asked by so powerful a magician as the Wizard of the Cave was something that had never before occurred.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Then he hurried across the room and pressed upon a certain spot in the wall.
(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 Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To have his assistance asked by so powerful a magician as the Wizard of the Cave was something that had never before occurred.
AshnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
From this reading The Ash Goblin was filled with pride.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading To have his assistance asked by so powerful a magician as the Wizard of the Cave was something that had never before occurred.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading To have his assistance asked by so powerful a magician as the Wizard of the Cave was something that had never before occurred.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To have his assistance asked by so powerful a magician as the Wizard of the Cave was something that had never before occurred.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Scarcely had the door of his hovel closed upon Black Shadow than he locked it securely.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To have his assistance asked by so powerful a magician as the Wizard of the Cave was something that had never before occurred.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading To have his assistance asked by so powerful a magician as the Wizard of the Cave was something that had never before occurred.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Then he hurried across the room and pressed upon a certain spot in the wall.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Scarcely had the door of his hovel closed upon Black Shadow than he locked it securely.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Scarcely had the door of his hovel closed upon Black Shadow than he locked it securely.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The Ash Goblin was filled with pride.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
GoblinnounUS /ˈɡɑːblɪn/
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
From this reading The Ash Goblin was filled with pride.
the act of departing
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To have his assistance asked by so powerful a magician as the Wizard of the Cave was something that had never before occurred.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To have his assistance asked by so powerful a magician as the Wizard of the Cave was something that had never before occurred.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To have his assistance asked by so powerful a magician as the Wizard of the Cave was something that had never before occurred.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
hovelnounUS /ˈhʌvəl/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Scarcely had the door of his hovel closed upon Black Shadow than he locked it securely.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Then he hurried across the room and pressed upon a certain spot in the wall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Scarcely had the door of his hovel closed upon Black Shadow than he locked it securely.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Scarcely had the door of his hovel closed upon Black Shadow than he locked it securely.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading To have his assistance asked by so powerful a magician as the Wizard of the Cave was something that had never before occurred.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading To have his assistance asked by so powerful a magician as the Wizard of the Cave was something that had never before occurred.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading To have his assistance asked by so powerful a magician as the Wizard of the Cave was something that had never before occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To have his assistance asked by so powerful a magician as the Wizard of the Cave was something that had never before occurred.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading To have his assistance asked by so powerful a magician as the Wizard of the Cave was something that had never before occurred.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Then he hurried across the room and pressed upon a certain spot in the wall.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The Ash Goblin was filled with pride.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then he hurried across the room and pressed upon a certain spot in the wall.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely had the door of his hovel closed upon Black Shadow than he locked it securely.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading Scarcely had the door of his hovel closed upon Black Shadow than he locked it securely.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Scarcely had the door of his hovel closed upon Black Shadow than he locked it securely.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To have his assistance asked by so powerful a magician as the Wizard of the Cave was something that had never before occurred.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading To have his assistance asked by so powerful a magician as the Wizard of the Cave was something that had never before occurred.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Then he hurried across the room and pressed upon a certain spot in the wall.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Scarcely had the door of his hovel closed upon Black Shadow than he locked it securely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To have his assistance asked by so powerful a magician as the Wizard of the Cave was something that had never before occurred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Ash Goblin was filled with pride.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he hurried across the room and pressed upon a certain spot in the wall.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To have his assistance asked by so powerful a magician as the Wizard of the Cave was something that had never before occurred.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Scarcely had the door of his hovel closed upon Black Shadow than he locked it securely.
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 Then he hurried across the room and pressed upon a certain spot in the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Ash Goblin was filled with pride.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
which person or people
From this reading Although he was small and weak, he was always desirous of having a part in any mischief that might be going on, and now that his chance had come he was determined to prove to all those who had hitherto despised him and overlooked him, that his cunning and skill in evil magic were fully equal to their own.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Ash Goblin was filled with pride.
WizardnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading To have his assistance asked by so powerful a magician as the Wizard of the Cave was something that had never before occurred.
