used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
ApachenounUS /əˈpætʃi/
any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Yet he came back boldly, fresh from a visit with Mother Trigedgo who had blessed him and called him her son.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Yet he came back boldly, fresh from a visit with Mother Trigedgo who had blessed him and called him her son.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Yet he came back boldly, fresh from a visit with Mother Trigedgo who had blessed him and called him her son.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
burdensnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/
plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Yet he came back boldly, fresh from a visit with Mother Trigedgo who had blessed him and called him her son.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Yet he came back boldly, fresh from a visit with Mother Trigedgo who had blessed him and called him her son.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
power to direct or determine
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
fleecenounUS /fliːs/
the wool of a sheep or similar animal
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Yet he came back boldly, fresh from a visit with Mother Trigedgo who had blessed him and called him her son.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
GlobenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
coins made of gold
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet he came back boldly, fresh from a visit with Mother Trigedgo who had blessed him and called him her son.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet he came back boldly, fresh from a visit with Mother Trigedgo who had blessed him and called him her son.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet he came back boldly, fresh from a visit with Mother Trigedgo who had blessed him and called him her son.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And if he chose unwisely, or tried to hold them both, then both would be lost and he would suffer humiliation and shame.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading And if he chose unwisely, or tried to hold them both, then both would be lost and he would suffer humiliation and shame.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
LeapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading And if he chose unwisely, or tried to hold them both, then both would be lost and he would suffer humiliation and shame.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Yet he came back boldly, fresh from a visit with Mother Trigedgo who had blessed him and called him her son.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And if he chose unwisely, or tried to hold them both, then both would be lost and he would suffer humiliation and shame.
ORACULUM
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From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
palpitatingadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəteɪtɪŋ/
having a slight and rapid trembling motion
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
Pinal
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From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading And if he chose unwisely, or tried to hold them both, then both would be lost and he would suffer humiliation and shame.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
a male human offspring
From this reading Yet he came back boldly, fresh from a visit with Mother Trigedgo who had blessed him and called him her son.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading And if he chose unwisely, or tried to hold them both, then both would be lost and he would suffer humiliation and shame.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ORACULUM The palpitating heat lay like a shimmering fleece over the deserted camp of Pinal and Denver Russell, returning from Globe, beheld it as one in a dream.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And if he chose unwisely, or tried to hold them both, then both would be lost and he would suffer humiliation and shame.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading And if he chose unwisely, or tried to hold them both, then both would be lost and he would suffer humiliation and shame.
Trigedgo
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From this reading Yet he came back boldly, fresh from a visit with Mother Trigedgo who had blessed him and called him her son.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
unwiselyadverbUS /ənˈwaɪzli/
without good sense or judgment
From this reading And if he chose unwisely, or tried to hold them both, then both would be lost and he would suffer humiliation and shame.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Yet he came back boldly, fresh from a visit with Mother Trigedgo who had blessed him and called him her son.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
at the time that
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
which person or people
From this reading Yet he came back boldly, fresh from a visit with Mother Trigedgo who had blessed him and called him her son.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She had wept when they parted, for her burdens had been heavy and his gift had lightened her lot; but though she wished him well she could not control his fate, for that lay with the powers above.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet he came back boldly, fresh from a visit with Mother Trigedgo who had blessed him and called him her son.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Somewhere within the shadow of Apache Leap were two treasures that he was destined to find, one of gold and one of silver; and if he chose wisely between them they were both to be his.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And if he chose unwisely, or tried to hold them both, then both would be lost and he would suffer humiliation and shame.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he came back boldly, fresh from a visit with Mother Trigedgo who had blessed him and called him her son.
