used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
(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 THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet she and all the evil priests of this forbidding place handled the reptiles without fear, and so far as we could see were never bitten.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
bittenverbUS /ˈbɪtən/
inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading Yet she and all the evil priests of this forbidding place handled the reptiles without fear, and so far as we could see were never bitten.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
cannot
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From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet she and all the evil priests of this forbidding place handled the reptiles without fear, and so far as we could see were never bitten.
crammedverbUS /kræmd/
inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
DESTINYnounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
EscortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
divisible by two
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Yet she and all the evil priests of this forbidding place handled the reptiles without fear, and so far as we could see were never bitten.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Explain it how you will.
fangsnounUS /fæŋz/
plural of “fang” — a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Yet she and all the evil priests of this forbidding place handled the reptiles without fear, and so far as we could see were never bitten.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Yet she and all the evil priests of this forbidding place handled the reptiles without fear, and so far as we could see were never bitten.
fetteredadjectiveUS /ˈfetərd/
bound by chains fastened around the ankles
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading Yet she and all the evil priests of this forbidding place handled the reptiles without fear, and so far as we could see were never bitten.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading Yet she and all the evil priests of this forbidding place handled the reptiles without fear, and so far as we could see were never bitten.
not accessible to view
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
Homolobi
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From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
how
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From this reading Explain it how you will.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Explain it how you will.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
Kachinanoun
a masked dancer during a Pueblo religious ceremony who is thought to embody some particular spirit
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
masonrynounUS /ˈmeɪsənri/
structure built of stone or brick by a mason
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
Massi
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From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Yet she and all the evil priests of this forbidding place handled the reptiles without fear, and so far as we could see were never bitten.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
not divisible by two
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Yet she and all the evil priests of this forbidding place handled the reptiles without fear, and so far as we could see were never bitten.
plazasnounUS /ˈplɑːzəz/
plural of “plaza” — a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
presidingverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Yet she and all the evil priests of this forbidding place handled the reptiles without fear, and so far as we could see were never bitten.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
rabbit-warrens
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From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
rattlesnakesnounUS /ˈrætəlsneɪks/
plural of “rattlesnake” — pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
reptilesnounUS /ˈreptaɪlz/
plural of “reptile” — any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
From this reading Yet she and all the evil priests of this forbidding place handled the reptiles without fear, and so far as we could see were never bitten.
reservoirsnounUS /ˈrezərvwɑːrz/
plural of “reservoir” — a large or extra supply of something
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
rock-gardens
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From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
express in words
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Yet she and all the evil priests of this forbidding place handled the reptiles without fear, and so far as we could see were never bitten.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet she and all the evil priests of this forbidding place handled the reptiles without fear, and so far as we could see were never bitten.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet she and all the evil priests of this forbidding place handled the reptiles without fear, and so far as we could see were never bitten.
soaringadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrɪŋ/
ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
tanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet she and all the evil priests of this forbidding place handled the reptiles without fear, and so far as we could see were never bitten.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
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 The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
WEBnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WEB OF DESTINY For all practical purposes we were prisoners during the weeks we spent in Homolobi, but I cannot say that we were fettered or chained.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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in the company of; together with
From this reading The whole village, with its rabbit-warrens of passages, its ponderous masses of masonry, its soaring walls and towers, its rare rock-gardens--odd patches of dirt in angles of the cliffs around the Breast--its plazas and hidden reservoirs, we were free to roam in.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Yet she and all the evil priests of this forbidding place handled the reptiles without fear, and so far as we could see were never bitten.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
writhingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪðɪŋ/
moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
From this reading Escorted by Kachina, we even ventured into the dim recesses of the temple and stared at the wooden image of Massi, a sinister object of partly human aspect presiding over a stone tank crammed with writhing rattlesnakes, which, our guide assured us, had not had their fangs drawn.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet she and all the evil priests of this forbidding place handled the reptiles without fear, and so far as we could see were never bitten.
the person or people being spoken to
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