Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

anew

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

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

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

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

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

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

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

(Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading Our soldier, who could scarcely have reached to the backs of the birds, lifted up his cross-bow and tapped upon their long necks.

beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Our soldier, who could scarcely have reached to the backs of the birds, lifted up his cross-bow and tapped upon their long necks.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

being or suggesting a cavern

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

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From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

plural of “compartment” — a space into which an area is subdivided

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Our soldier, who could scarcely have reached to the backs of the birds, lifted up his cross-bow and tapped upon their long necks.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

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

From this reading Our soldier, who could scarcely have reached to the backs of the birds, lifted up his cross-bow and tapped upon their long necks.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

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

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

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

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading A pair of Terror-birds, whose plumage was a pearly grey, stood sleepily on guard.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading A pair of Terror-birds, whose plumage was a pearly grey, stood sleepily on guard.

past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

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

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

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

From this reading Our soldier, who could scarcely have reached to the backs of the birds, lifted up his cross-bow and tapped upon their long necks.

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

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

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

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

held up in the air

From this reading Our soldier, who could scarcely have reached to the backs of the birds, lifted up his cross-bow and tapped upon their long necks.

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 Our soldier, who could scarcely have reached to the backs of the birds, lifted up his cross-bow and tapped upon their long necks.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Our soldier, who could scarcely have reached to the backs of the birds, lifted up his cross-bow and tapped upon their long necks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A pair of Terror-birds, whose plumage was a pearly grey, stood sleepily on guard.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our soldier, who could scarcely have reached to the backs of the birds, lifted up his cross-bow and tapped upon their long necks.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading A pair of Terror-birds, whose plumage was a pearly grey, stood sleepily on guard.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

of a white the color of pearls

From this reading A pair of Terror-birds, whose plumage was a pearly grey, stood sleepily on guard.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading A pair of Terror-birds, whose plumage was a pearly grey, stood sleepily on guard.

slow and laborious because of weight

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

gate consisting of an iron or wooden grating that hangs in the entry to a castle or fortified town; can be lowered to prevent passage

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Our soldier, who could scarcely have reached to the backs of the birds, lifted up his cross-bow and tapped upon their long necks.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

a person who rules or commands

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

past form of “rumble” — make a low noise

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

cut with a saw

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

only a very short time before

From this reading Our soldier, who could scarcely have reached to the backs of the birds, lifted up his cross-bow and tapped upon their long necks.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

plural of “slab” — block consisting of a thick piece of something

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

in a sleepy manner

From this reading A pair of Terror-birds, whose plumage was a pearly grey, stood sleepily on guard.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Our soldier, who could scarcely have reached to the backs of the birds, lifted up his cross-bow and tapped upon their long necks.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A pair of Terror-birds, whose plumage was a pearly grey, stood sleepily on guard.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

confined on all sides

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug

From this reading Our soldier, who could scarcely have reached to the backs of the birds, lifted up his cross-bow and tapped upon their long necks.

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

From this reading A pair of Terror-birds, whose plumage was a pearly grey, stood sleepily on guard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

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

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Our soldier, who could scarcely have reached to the backs of the birds, lifted up his cross-bow and tapped upon their long necks.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

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

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.

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

From this reading Our soldier, who could scarcely have reached to the backs of the birds, lifted up his cross-bow and tapped upon their long necks.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Our soldier, who could scarcely have reached to the backs of the birds, lifted up his cross-bow and tapped upon their long necks.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

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

From this reading A pair of Terror-birds, whose plumage was a pearly grey, stood sleepily on guard.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

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

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading As this stone gate rumbled slowly down again, we saw that we were shut into a vast courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade, whence cavernous passages led circuitously to the various compartments of the palace.

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

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

which person or people

From this reading Our soldier, who could scarcely have reached to the backs of the birds, lifted up his cross-bow and tapped upon their long necks.

belonging to which person

From this reading A pair of Terror-birds, whose plumage was a pearly grey, stood sleepily on guard.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Acting perfectly in concert, the animals each engaged with its beak a wooden ring suspended high in front of them, and then, bending down their necks, the hempen ropes, to which the rings were fastened, hauled up a ponderous portcullis, made of slabs of stone, and thus afforded us an entrance.

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

From this reading Zaphnath, Ruler of the Kemi Two hieroglyph-bearing columns of red sandstone, strong and broad enough to have supported a Tower of Babel, formed the portals of the outer gate of the palace.