used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Don gave Teddy a vigorous poke in the ribs that luckily passed unnoticed.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Their souls don’t rise above material things.”
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
Amenophis
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From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading “Many of the people who come here have no real appreciation of what they see or hear.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE NIGHT PROWLER “I’m glad you are so interested,” said Professor Bruce innocently.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading THE NIGHT PROWLER “I’m glad you are so interested,” said Professor Bruce innocently.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Many of the people who come here have no real appreciation of what they see or hear.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don gave Teddy a vigorous poke in the ribs that luckily passed unnoticed.
don't
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From this reading Their souls don’t rise above material things.”
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Don gave Teddy a vigorous poke in the ribs that luckily passed unnoticed.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading THE NIGHT PROWLER “I’m glad you are so interested,” said Professor Bruce innocently.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Many of the people who come here have no real appreciation of what they see or hear.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Many of the people who come here have no real appreciation of what they see or hear.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Many of the people who come here have no real appreciation of what they see or hear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
I'm
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From this reading THE NIGHT PROWLER “I’m glad you are so interested,” said Professor Bruce innocently.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Don gave Teddy a vigorous poke in the ribs that luckily passed unnoticed.
innocentlyadverbUS /ˈɪnəsəntli/
in a not unlawful manner
From this reading THE NIGHT PROWLER “I’m glad you are so interested,” said Professor Bruce innocently.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading THE NIGHT PROWLER “I’m glad you are so interested,” said Professor Bruce innocently.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
luckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading Don gave Teddy a vigorous poke in the ribs that luckily passed unnoticed.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “Many of the people who come here have no real appreciation of what they see or hear.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Their souls don’t rise above material things.”
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE NIGHT PROWLER “I’m glad you are so interested,” said Professor Bruce innocently.
not any; not one
From this reading “Many of the people who come here have no real appreciation of what they see or hear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Many of the people who come here have no real appreciation of what they see or hear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Many of the people who come here have no real appreciation of what they see or hear.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Don gave Teddy a vigorous poke in the ribs that luckily passed unnoticed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “Many of the people who come here have no real appreciation of what they see or hear.
pokeverbUS /poʊk/
poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading Don gave Teddy a vigorous poke in the ribs that luckily passed unnoticed.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading THE NIGHT PROWLER “I’m glad you are so interested,” said Professor Bruce innocently.
PROWLERnounUS /ˈpraʊlər/
someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions
From this reading THE NIGHT PROWLER “I’m glad you are so interested,” said Professor Bruce innocently.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “Many of the people who come here have no real appreciation of what they see or hear.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading Don gave Teddy a vigorous poke in the ribs that luckily passed unnoticed.
move upward
From this reading Their souls don’t rise above material things.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE NIGHT PROWLER “I’m glad you are so interested,” said Professor Bruce innocently.
sarcophagusnounUS /sɑːrˈkɑːfəɡəs/
a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Many of the people who come here have no real appreciation of what they see or hear.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
Seti
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE NIGHT PROWLER “I’m glad you are so interested,” said Professor Bruce innocently.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Their souls don’t rise above material things.”
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Don gave Teddy a vigorous poke in the ribs that luckily passed unnoticed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Don gave Teddy a vigorous poke in the ribs that luckily passed unnoticed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIGHT PROWLER “I’m glad you are so interested,” said Professor Bruce innocently.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their souls don’t rise above material things.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Many of the people who come here have no real appreciation of what they see or hear.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Their souls don’t rise above material things.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
tombsnounUS /tuːmz/
plural of “tomb” — a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading Don gave Teddy a vigorous poke in the ribs that luckily passed unnoticed.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Don gave Teddy a vigorous poke in the ribs that luckily passed unnoticed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Many of the people who come here have no real appreciation of what they see or hear.
which person or people
From this reading “Many of the people who come here have no real appreciation of what they see or hear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were other tombs in the vicinity, that of Seti I and Amenophis II, the latter lying extended on his sarcophagus in the full glare of an electric light that seemed altogether too modern to be in harmony with a dwelling of the dead.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE NIGHT PROWLER “I’m glad you are so interested,” said Professor Bruce innocently.
