Chapter XVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

later than; following

From this reading After each stanza Wiki would chant an invocation of his own, prostrating himself on the sand before Massi.

anew

From this reading As he raised it the drums in the temple rumbled again, and the masked dancers began to sing, swaying their bodies to the haunting rhythm of the music.

(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 Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

react verbally

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As he raised it the drums in the temple rumbled again, and the masked dancers began to sing, swaying their bodies to the haunting rhythm of the music.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading After each stanza Wiki would chant an invocation of his own, prostrating himself on the sand before Massi.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As he raised it the drums in the temple rumbled again, and the masked dancers began to sing, swaying their bodies to the haunting rhythm of the music.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading As he raised it the drums in the temple rumbled again, and the masked dancers began to sing, swaying their bodies to the haunting rhythm of the music.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

of large size for its weight

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm

From this reading After each stanza Wiki would chant an invocation of his own, prostrating himself on the sand before Massi.

group of people related by blood or marriage

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading As he raised it the drums in the temple rumbled again, and the masked dancers began to sing, swaying their bodies to the haunting rhythm of the music.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading After each stanza Wiki would chant an invocation of his own, prostrating himself on the sand before Massi.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

continually recurring to the mind

From this reading As he raised it the drums in the temple rumbled again, and the masked dancers began to sing, swaying their bodies to the haunting rhythm of the music.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As he raised it the drums in the temple rumbled again, and the masked dancers began to sing, swaying their bodies to the haunting rhythm of the music.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading After each stanza Wiki would chant an invocation of his own, prostrating himself on the sand before Massi.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

uttered in a monotonous cadence or rhythm as in chanting

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As he raised it the drums in the temple rumbled again, and the masked dancers began to sing, swaying their bodies to the haunting rhythm of the music.

immediately past

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

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 TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After each stanza Wiki would chant an invocation of his own, prostrating himself on the sand before Massi.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading As he raised it the drums in the temple rumbled again, and the masked dancers began to sing, swaying their bodies to the haunting rhythm of the music.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After each stanza Wiki would chant an invocation of his own, prostrating himself on the sand before Massi.

and nothing more

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading After each stanza Wiki would chant an invocation of his own, prostrating himself on the sand before Massi.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

coated with paint

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

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 TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After each stanza Wiki would chant an invocation of his own, prostrating himself on the sand before Massi.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading As he raised it the drums in the temple rumbled again, and the masked dancers began to sing, swaying their bodies to the haunting rhythm of the music.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

plural of “response” — a result

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music

From this reading As he raised it the drums in the temple rumbled again, and the masked dancers began to sing, swaying their bodies to the haunting rhythm of the music.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

past form of “rumble” — make a low noise

From this reading As he raised it the drums in the temple rumbled again, and the masked dancers began to sing, swaying their bodies to the haunting rhythm of the music.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading After each stanza Wiki would chant an invocation of his own, prostrating himself on the sand before Massi.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

deliver by singing

From this reading As he raised it the drums in the temple rumbled again, and the masked dancers began to sing, swaying their bodies to the haunting rhythm of the music.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem

From this reading After each stanza Wiki would chant an invocation of his own, prostrating himself on the sand before Massi.

a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading As he raised it the drums in the temple rumbled again, and the masked dancers began to sing, swaying their bodies to the haunting rhythm of the music.

an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

in the direction of

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

at the time that

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She returned to her seat amidst a rapt silence that was broken only when Wiki made a signal with his "paho," or prayer-stick, a painted and befeathered baton, which was the symbol of his office.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TAWANNEARS' SEARCH IS ENDED The last of the snake priests disappeared through the temple entrance, and old Angwusi left her stool and advanced in front of Massi's image, prostrated her bulky figure with much difficulty and then made invocation to the sun, riding high toward mid-afternoon.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Her words had the form of a prayer, but at intervals responses were intoned by the masked clan dancers behind her, and at the end all the people shouted an answer, turning their faces up to the sky.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading After each stanza Wiki would chant an invocation of his own, prostrating himself on the sand before Massi.