(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He believed the Prince to be still within its walls, and he was sure that none as yet had crossed its threshold.
AshnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believed the Prince to be still within its walls, and he was sure that none as yet had crossed its threshold.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could plainly see the Elf’s house from where he labored.
placed crosswise
From this reading He believed the Prince to be still within its walls, and he was sure that none as yet had crossed its threshold.
CurlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Danger was not far distant.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
Elf'snounUS /elfs/
possessive form of “elf” — (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading He could plainly see the Elf’s house from where he labored.
EmbernounUS /ˈembər/
a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
entrapverbUS /ɪnˈtræp/
take or catch as if in a snare or trap
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He could plainly see the Elf’s house from where he labored.
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 With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
GoblinnounUS /ˈɡɑːblɪn/
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He could plainly see the Elf’s house from where he labored.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He believed the Prince to be still within its walls, and he was sure that none as yet had crossed its threshold.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading He could plainly see the Elf’s house from where he labored.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
a particular point in time
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
not any; not one
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
not one, and not any
From this reading He believed the Prince to be still within its walls, and he was sure that none as yet had crossed its threshold.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Danger was not far distant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He could plainly see the Elf’s house from where he labored.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could plainly see the Elf’s house from where he labored.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
snarenounUS /sner/
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
not in physical motion
From this reading He believed the Prince to be still within its walls, and he was sure that none as yet had crossed its threshold.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He believed the Prince to be still within its walls, and he was sure that none as yet had crossed its threshold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading He believed the Prince to be still within its walls, and he was sure that none as yet had crossed its threshold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
vanquishedverbUS /ˈvæŋkwɪʃt/
past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
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 He believed the Prince to be still within its walls, and he was sure that none as yet had crossed its threshold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
in or at the place that
From this reading He could plainly see the Elf’s house from where he labored.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
WitchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the perils of the Cave of Darkness left behind, with Curling Smoke vanquished and driven far off, the Shadow Witch was happy; and in her presence Prince Ember gave no thought for the moment to any further danger that might beset them.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He believed the Prince to be still within its walls, and he was sure that none as yet had crossed its threshold.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In the spot that he had chosen, the Ash Goblin worked fast and diligently upon the snare with which he meant to entrap Prince Ember, hoping that he might be able to complete it before the Prince arrived.
but in spite of that
From this reading He believed the Prince to be still within its walls, and he was sure that none as yet had crossed its threshold.
