adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Full many a mighty name Lurks in thy depths, unuttered, unrevered.
agesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Far in thy realm, withdrawn Old empires sit in sullenness and gloom; And glorious ages gone, Lie deep within the shadows of thy womb.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Strong are the barriers round thy dark domain, And fetters sure and fast Hold all that enter thy unbreathing reign.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strong are the barriers round thy dark domain, And fetters sure and fast Hold all that enter thy unbreathing reign.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Strong are the barriers round thy dark domain, And fetters sure and fast Hold all that enter thy unbreathing reign.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading With thee are silent fame, Forgotten arts, and wisdom.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Strong are the barriers round thy dark domain, And fetters sure and fast Hold all that enter thy unbreathing reign.
BUILDERSnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading THE MOUND BUILDERS Thou unrelenting Past!
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Strong are the barriers round thy dark domain, And fetters sure and fast Hold all that enter thy unbreathing reign.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Far in thy realm, withdrawn Old empires sit in sullenness and gloom; And glorious ages gone, Lie deep within the shadows of thy womb.
depthsnounUS /depθs/
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Full many a mighty name Lurks in thy depths, unuttered, unrevered.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Strong are the barriers round thy dark domain, And fetters sure and fast Hold all that enter thy unbreathing reign.
empiresnounUS /ˈempaɪərz/
plural of “empire” — the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Far in thy realm, withdrawn Old empires sit in sullenness and gloom; And glorious ages gone, Lie deep within the shadows of thy womb.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading Strong are the barriers round thy dark domain, And fetters sure and fast Hold all that enter thy unbreathing reign.
famenounUS /feɪm/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading With thee are silent fame, Forgotten arts, and wisdom.
FaradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far in thy realm, withdrawn Old empires sit in sullenness and gloom; And glorious ages gone, Lie deep within the shadows of thy womb.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Strong are the barriers round thy dark domain, And fetters sure and fast Hold all that enter thy unbreathing reign.
fettersnounUS /ˈfetərz/
plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading Strong are the barriers round thy dark domain, And fetters sure and fast Hold all that enter thy unbreathing reign.
ForgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading With thee are silent fame, Forgotten arts, and wisdom.
FulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Full many a mighty name Lurks in thy depths, unuttered, unrevered.
gloomnounUS /ɡluːm/
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Far in thy realm, withdrawn Old empires sit in sullenness and gloom; And glorious ages gone, Lie deep within the shadows of thy womb.
gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Far in thy realm, withdrawn Old empires sit in sullenness and gloom; And glorious ages gone, Lie deep within the shadows of thy womb.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Far in thy realm, withdrawn Old empires sit in sullenness and gloom; And glorious ages gone, Lie deep within the shadows of thy womb.
HoldverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Strong are the barriers round thy dark domain, And fetters sure and fast Hold all that enter thy unbreathing reign.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Far in thy realm, withdrawn Old empires sit in sullenness and gloom; And glorious ages gone, Lie deep within the shadows of thy womb.
LieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Far in thy realm, withdrawn Old empires sit in sullenness and gloom; And glorious ages gone, Lie deep within the shadows of thy womb.
LurksverbUS /lɜːrks/
third-person singular of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading Full many a mighty name Lurks in thy depths, unuttered, unrevered.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Full many a mighty name Lurks in thy depths, unuttered, unrevered.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Full many a mighty name Lurks in thy depths, unuttered, unrevered.
MOUNDnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading THE MOUND BUILDERS Thou unrelenting Past!
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Full many a mighty name Lurks in thy depths, unuttered, unrevered.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Far in thy realm, withdrawn Old empires sit in sullenness and gloom; And glorious ages gone, Lie deep within the shadows of thy womb.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Far in thy realm, withdrawn Old empires sit in sullenness and gloom; And glorious ages gone, Lie deep within the shadows of thy womb.
PastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE MOUND BUILDERS Thou unrelenting Past!
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Far in thy realm, withdrawn Old empires sit in sullenness and gloom; And glorious ages gone, Lie deep within the shadows of thy womb.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading Strong are the barriers round thy dark domain, And fetters sure and fast Hold all that enter thy unbreathing reign.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Strong are the barriers round thy dark domain, And fetters sure and fast Hold all that enter thy unbreathing reign.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Far in thy realm, withdrawn Old empires sit in sullenness and gloom; And glorious ages gone, Lie deep within the shadows of thy womb.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading With thee are silent fame, Forgotten arts, and wisdom.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading Far in thy realm, withdrawn Old empires sit in sullenness and gloom; And glorious ages gone, Lie deep within the shadows of thy womb.
StrongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Strong are the barriers round thy dark domain, And fetters sure and fast Hold all that enter thy unbreathing reign.
sullennessnoun
a gloomy ill-tempered feeling
From this reading Far in thy realm, withdrawn Old empires sit in sullenness and gloom; And glorious ages gone, Lie deep within the shadows of thy womb.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Strong are the barriers round thy dark domain, And fetters sure and fast Hold all that enter thy unbreathing reign.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Strong are the barriers round thy dark domain, And fetters sure and fast Hold all that enter thy unbreathing reign.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOUND BUILDERS Thou unrelenting Past!
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading With thee are silent fame, Forgotten arts, and wisdom.
ThoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading THE MOUND BUILDERS Thou unrelenting Past!
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Strong are the barriers round thy dark domain, And fetters sure and fast Hold all that enter thy unbreathing reign.
unbreathing
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From this reading Strong are the barriers round thy dark domain, And fetters sure and fast Hold all that enter thy unbreathing reign.
unrelentingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈlentɪŋ/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading THE MOUND BUILDERS Thou unrelenting Past!
unrevered
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From this reading Full many a mighty name Lurks in thy depths, unuttered, unrevered.
unutteredadjective
not made explicit
From this reading Full many a mighty name Lurks in thy depths, unuttered, unrevered.
wisdomnounUS /ˈwɪzdəm/
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading With thee are silent fame, Forgotten arts, and wisdom.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With thee are silent fame, Forgotten arts, and wisdom.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading Far in thy realm, withdrawn Old empires sit in sullenness and gloom; And glorious ages gone, Lie deep within the shadows of thy womb.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Far in thy realm, withdrawn Old empires sit in sullenness and gloom; And glorious ages gone, Lie deep within the shadows of thy womb.
wombnounUS /wuːm/
a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus
From this reading Far in thy realm, withdrawn Old empires sit in sullenness and gloom; And glorious ages gone, Lie deep within the shadows of thy womb.