used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not look like an Egyptian priest, but he might have been a Pharaoh disguised as one, except for his moustache.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Danbazzar, so arrayed, presented an impressive picture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Barry looked around the square, rock-hewn chamber communicating with the tomb, and wondered why he felt no inclination to laugh.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Barry looked around the square, rock-hewn chamber communicating with the tomb, and wondered why he felt no inclination to laugh.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading Danbazzar, so arrayed, presented an impressive picture.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not look like an Egyptian priest, but he might have been a Pharaoh disguised as one, except for his moustache.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
Barry
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From this reading Barry looked around the square, rock-hewn chamber communicating with the tomb, and wondered why he felt no inclination to laugh.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
Blackwell
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From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Barry looked around the square, rock-hewn chamber communicating with the tomb, and wondered why he felt no inclination to laugh.
communicatingnounUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪŋ/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Barry looked around the square, rock-hewn chamber communicating with the tomb, and wondered why he felt no inclination to laugh.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
not accessible to view
From this reading They wore robes, sandals, and curious linen skullcaps which entirely concealed their hair.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading They wore robes, sandals, and curious linen skullcaps which entirely concealed their hair.
Danbazzar
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From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not look like an Egyptian priest, but he might have been a Pharaoh disguised as one, except for his moustache.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading He did not look like an Egyptian priest, but he might have been a Pharaoh disguised as one, except for his moustache.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading He did not look like an Egyptian priest, but he might have been a Pharaoh disguised as one, except for his moustache.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading They wore robes, sandals, and curious linen skullcaps which entirely concealed their hair.
apart from; not including
From this reading He did not look like an Egyptian priest, but he might have been a Pharaoh disguised as one, except for his moustache.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Barry looked around the square, rock-hewn chamber communicating with the tomb, and wondered why he felt no inclination to laugh.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not look like an Egyptian priest, but he might have been a Pharaoh disguised as one, except for his moustache.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
set up or found
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading They wore robes, sandals, and curious linen skullcaps which entirely concealed their hair.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barry looked around the square, rock-hewn chamber communicating with the tomb, and wondered why he felt no inclination to laugh.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading Danbazzar, so arrayed, presented an impressive picture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Barry looked around the square, rock-hewn chamber communicating with the tomb, and wondered why he felt no inclination to laugh.
Jim
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From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Barry looked around the square, rock-hewn chamber communicating with the tomb, and wondered why he felt no inclination to laugh.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He did not look like an Egyptian priest, but he might have been a Pharaoh disguised as one, except for his moustache.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading They wore robes, sandals, and curious linen skullcaps which entirely concealed their hair.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He did not look like an Egyptian priest, but he might have been a Pharaoh disguised as one, except for his moustache.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Barry looked around the square, rock-hewn chamber communicating with the tomb, and wondered why he felt no inclination to laugh.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading He did not look like an Egyptian priest, but he might have been a Pharaoh disguised as one, except for his moustache.
not any; not one
From this reading Barry looked around the square, rock-hewn chamber communicating with the tomb, and wondered why he felt no inclination to laugh.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not look like an Egyptian priest, but he might have been a Pharaoh disguised as one, except for his moustache.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
PharaohnounUS /ˈferoʊ/
the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
From this reading He did not look like an Egyptian priest, but he might have been a Pharaoh disguised as one, except for his moustache.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Danbazzar, so arrayed, presented an impressive picture.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Danbazzar, so arrayed, presented an impressive picture.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading He did not look like an Egyptian priest, but he might have been a Pharaoh disguised as one, except for his moustache.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading They wore robes, sandals, and curious linen skullcaps which entirely concealed their hair.
rock-hewn
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From this reading Barry looked around the square, rock-hewn chamber communicating with the tomb, and wondered why he felt no inclination to laugh.
Sakers
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From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
sandalsnounUS /ˈsændəlz/
plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
From this reading They wore robes, sandals, and curious linen skullcaps which entirely concealed their hair.
skullcapsnounUS /ˈskʌlkæps/
plural of “skullcap” — rounded brimless cap fitting the crown of the head
From this reading They wore robes, sandals, and curious linen skullcaps which entirely concealed their hair.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Danbazzar, so arrayed, presented an impressive picture.
make square
From this reading Barry looked around the square, rock-hewn chamber communicating with the tomb, and wondered why he felt no inclination to laugh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Barry looked around the square, rock-hewn chamber communicating with the tomb, and wondered why he felt no inclination to laugh.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They wore robes, sandals, and curious linen skullcaps which entirely concealed their hair.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They wore robes, sandals, and curious linen skullcaps which entirely concealed their hair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Barry looked around the square, rock-hewn chamber communicating with the tomb, and wondered why he felt no inclination to laugh.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading Barry looked around the square, rock-hewn chamber communicating with the tomb, and wondered why he felt no inclination to laugh.
having come into contact
From this reading Had Jim Sakers formed one of the party, his mood might have been different; but, in the company of his father, Danbazzar, and Professor Blackwell, he found himself touched by awe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They wore robes, sandals, and curious linen skullcaps which entirely concealed their hair.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Barry looked around the square, rock-hewn chamber communicating with the tomb, and wondered why he felt no inclination to laugh.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Barry looked around the square, rock-hewn chamber communicating with the tomb, and wondered why he felt no inclination to laugh.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Barry looked around the square, rock-hewn chamber communicating with the tomb, and wondered why he felt no inclination to laugh.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading They wore robes, sandals, and curious linen skullcaps which entirely concealed their hair.
