in the past
From this reading “No, sir; he went out not long ago; but if you go to the guardroom, I dare say they can tell you there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Do you know where he has gone?” he asked the sentry on duty by the temple gate.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sergeant Stubbs was away.
bazaarnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading Gone to the bazaar, I think.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Do you know where he has gone?” he asked the sentry on duty by the temple gate.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “No, sir; he went out not long ago; but if you go to the guardroom, I dare say they can tell you there.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “No, sir; he went out not long ago; but if you go to the guardroom, I dare say they can tell you there.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you know where he has gone?” he asked the sentry on duty by the temple gate.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “Do you know where he has gone?” he asked the sentry on duty by the temple gate.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading “Do you know where he has gone?” he asked the sentry on duty by the temple gate.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “No, sir; he went out not long ago; but if you go to the guardroom, I dare say they can tell you there.
destroyed or killed
From this reading “Do you know where he has gone?” he asked the sentry on duty by the temple gate.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
guardroomnoun
a cell in which soldiers who are prisoners are confined
From this reading “No, sir; he went out not long ago; but if you go to the guardroom, I dare say they can tell you there.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Do you know where he has gone?” he asked the sentry on duty by the temple gate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
hottestadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːtəst/
superlative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No, sir; he went out not long ago; but if you go to the guardroom, I dare say they can tell you there.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “No, sir; he went out not long ago; but if you go to the guardroom, I dare say they can tell you there.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Do you know where he has gone?” he asked the sentry on duty by the temple gate.
labyrinths
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From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “No, sir; he went out not long ago; but if you go to the guardroom, I dare say they can tell you there.
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 The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, sir; he went out not long ago; but if you go to the guardroom, I dare say they can tell you there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “No, sir; he went out not long ago; but if you go to the guardroom, I dare say they can tell you there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Do you know where he has gone?” he asked the sentry on duty by the temple gate.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “No, sir; he went out not long ago; but if you go to the guardroom, I dare say they can tell you there.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
express in words
From this reading “No, sir; he went out not long ago; but if you go to the guardroom, I dare say they can tell you there.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “Do you know where he has gone?” he asked the sentry on duty by the temple gate.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Sergeant Stubbs was away.
term of address for a man
From this reading “No, sir; he went out not long ago; but if you go to the guardroom, I dare say they can tell you there.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
StubbsnounUS /stʌbz/
English historian noted for his constitutional history of medieval England (1825-1901)
From this reading Sergeant Stubbs was away.
express in words
From this reading “No, sir; he went out not long ago; but if you go to the guardroom, I dare say they can tell you there.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “No, sir; he went out not long ago; but if you go to the guardroom, I dare say they can tell you there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “No, sir; he went out not long ago; but if you go to the guardroom, I dare say they can tell you there.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Gone to the bazaar, I think.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sergeant Stubbs was away.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading The weird, strange labyrinths of the old temple impressed Dick deeply, and before many days he paid another visit to the place, choosing the hottest part of the day; but, to his great disappointment.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “No, sir; he went out not long ago; but if you go to the guardroom, I dare say they can tell you there.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Do you know where he has gone?” he asked the sentry on duty by the temple gate.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you know where he has gone?” he asked the sentry on duty by the temple gate.
