used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like his cousin, he desired to make his way to the Land of Hez and force a way to the outside world.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like his cousin, he desired to make his way to the Land of Hez and force a way to the outside world.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The discovery of a combustible substance that could be set off by a spark set Philander Owens to thinking.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
blastingadjectiveUS /ˈblæstɪŋ/
causing injury or blight; especially affecting with sudden violence or plague or ruin
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
exhale hard
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
combustiblenoun
a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power
From this reading The discovery of a combustible substance that could be set off by a spark set Philander Owens to thinking.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The discovery of a combustible substance that could be set off by a spark set Philander Owens to thinking.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Like his cousin, he desired to make his way to the Land of Hez and force a way to the outside world.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
wanted intensely
From this reading Like his cousin, he desired to make his way to the Land of Hez and force a way to the outside world.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The discovery of a combustible substance that could be set off by a spark set Philander Owens to thinking.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Like his cousin, he desired to make his way to the Land of Hez and force a way to the outside world.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
Hez
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From this reading Like his cousin, he desired to make his way to the Land of Hez and force a way to the outside world.
Hezzians
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From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like his cousin, he desired to make his way to the Land of Hez and force a way to the outside world.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
how
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From this reading Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Like his cousin, he desired to make his way to the Land of Hez and force a way to the outside world.
go away from a place
From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like his cousin, he desired to make his way to the Land of Hez and force a way to the outside world.
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 Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
engage in
From this reading Like his cousin, he desired to make his way to the Land of Hez and force a way to the outside world.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
Malvern
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From this reading Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
the force of workers available
From this reading Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
Naztecs
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From this reading Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
obelisknoun
a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The discovery of a combustible substance that could be set off by a spark set Philander Owens to thinking.
on one occasion
From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Like his cousin, he desired to make his way to the Land of Hez and force a way to the outside world.
OwensnounUS /ˈoʊənz/
United States athlete and Black American whose success in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin outraged Hitler (1913-1980)
From this reading The discovery of a combustible substance that could be set off by a spark set Philander Owens to thinking.
PhilanderverbUS /fəˈlændər/
have amorous affairs; of men
From this reading The discovery of a combustible substance that could be set off by a spark set Philander Owens to thinking.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The discovery of a combustible substance that could be set off by a spark set Philander Owens to thinking.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading The discovery of a combustible substance that could be set off by a spark set Philander Owens to thinking.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading The discovery of a combustible substance that could be set off by a spark set Philander Owens to thinking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The discovery of a combustible substance that could be set off by a spark set Philander Owens to thinking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The discovery of a combustible substance that could be set off by a spark set Philander Owens to thinking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Leo Malvern had not been long in the city of the Naztecs ere he began to assist Dick in training the men how to fight.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Like his cousin, he desired to make his way to the Land of Hez and force a way to the outside world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Neither allowed the Naztecs to become aware of what their intentions were after they had once defeated the Hezzians in battle, but trusted to luck to leave them in possession of Hez and force their way out.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading While working about the soil near the city, Dick had discovered the materials for making a first-class blasting powder, and by means of this they hoped to blow open the door in the obelisk and thus find their way to freedom.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Like his cousin, he desired to make his way to the Land of Hez and force a way to the outside world.
