used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I lay down on my bed with a small Browning pistol under the pillow, but after an hour or so of nervous listening drifted off into slumber.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I lay down on my bed with a small Browning pistol under the pillow, but after an hour or so of nervous listening drifted off into slumber.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I lay down on my bed with a small Browning pistol under the pillow, but after an hour or so of nervous listening drifted off into slumber.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
move towards
From this reading With the approach of night, tired as I was, I felt little inclination for sleep.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With the approach of night, tired as I was, I felt little inclination for sleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I calculated that four days' work at the outside would see the shaft clear to the base of Condor's excavation.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading As on the night before, I awoke shortly before the coming of dawn.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading I calculated that four days' work at the outside would see the shaft clear to the base of Condor's excavation.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I lay down on my bed with a small Browning pistol under the pillow, but after an hour or so of nervous listening drifted off into slumber.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As on the night before, I awoke shortly before the coming of dawn.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading I lay down on my bed with a small Browning pistol under the pillow, but after an hour or so of nervous listening drifted off into slumber.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading I calculated that four days' work at the outside would see the shaft clear to the base of Condor's excavation.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I calculated that four days' work at the outside would see the shaft clear to the base of Condor's excavation.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading As on the night before, I awoke shortly before the coming of dawn.
communicatingnounUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪŋ/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
Condor's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I calculated that four days' work at the outside would see the shaft clear to the base of Condor's excavation.
make right or correct
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
the first light of day
From this reading As on the night before, I awoke shortly before the coming of dawn.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I calculated that four days' work at the outside would see the shaft clear to the base of Condor's excavation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I lay down on my bed with a small Browning pistol under the pillow, but after an hour or so of nervous listening drifted off into slumber.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading I lay down on my bed with a small Browning pistol under the pillow, but after an hour or so of nervous listening drifted off into slumber.
excavationnounUS /ˌekskəˈveɪʃən/
the act of digging
From this reading I calculated that four days' work at the outside would see the shaft clear to the base of Condor's excavation.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading With the approach of night, tired as I was, I felt little inclination for sleep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the approach of night, tired as I was, I felt little inclination for sleep.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading I calculated that four days' work at the outside would see the shaft clear to the base of Condor's excavation.
Hatasu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I lay down on my bed with a small Browning pistol under the pillow, but after an hour or so of nervous listening drifted off into slumber.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I calculated that four days' work at the outside would see the shaft clear to the base of Condor's excavation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading With the approach of night, tired as I was, I felt little inclination for sleep.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I lay down on my bed with a small Browning pistol under the pillow, but after an hour or so of nervous listening drifted off into slumber.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I lay down on my bed with a small Browning pistol under the pillow, but after an hour or so of nervous listening drifted off into slumber.
limestonenounUS /ˈlaɪmstoʊn/
a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading I lay down on my bed with a small Browning pistol under the pillow, but after an hour or so of nervous listening drifted off into slumber.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With the approach of night, tired as I was, I felt little inclination for sleep.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I lay down on my bed with a small Browning pistol under the pillow, but after an hour or so of nervous listening drifted off into slumber.
easily agitated
From this reading I lay down on my bed with a small Browning pistol under the pillow, but after an hour or so of nervous listening drifted off into slumber.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading With the approach of night, tired as I was, I felt little inclination for sleep.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I calculated that four days' work at the outside would see the shaft clear to the base of Condor's excavation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I lay down on my bed with a small Browning pistol under the pillow, but after an hour or so of nervous listening drifted off into slumber.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I lay down on my bed with a small Browning pistol under the pillow, but after an hour or so of nervous listening drifted off into slumber.
and nothing more
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading I calculated that four days' work at the outside would see the shaft clear to the base of Condor's excavation.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading I lay down on my bed with a small Browning pistol under the pillow, but after an hour or so of nervous listening drifted off into slumber.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading I lay down on my bed with a small Browning pistol under the pillow, but after an hour or so of nervous listening drifted off into slumber.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I calculated that four days' work at the outside would see the shaft clear to the base of Condor's excavation.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading I calculated that four days' work at the outside would see the shaft clear to the base of Condor's excavation.
for a short time
From this reading As on the night before, I awoke shortly before the coming of dawn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading With the approach of night, tired as I was, I felt little inclination for sleep.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I lay down on my bed with a small Browning pistol under the pillow, but after an hour or so of nervous listening drifted off into slumber.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I lay down on my bed with a small Browning pistol under the pillow, but after an hour or so of nervous listening drifted off into slumber.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I calculated that four days' work at the outside would see the shaft clear to the base of Condor's excavation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I calculated that four days' work at the outside would see the shaft clear to the base of Condor's excavation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading With the approach of night, tired as I was, I felt little inclination for sleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I calculated that four days' work at the outside would see the shaft clear to the base of Condor's excavation.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I lay down on my bed with a small Browning pistol under the pillow, but after an hour or so of nervous listening drifted off into slumber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There remained, according to his own notes, only another six feet or so; but it was solid limestone--the roof of the passage, if his plans were correct, communicating with the tomb of Hatasu.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I calculated that four days' work at the outside would see the shaft clear to the base of Condor's excavation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I calculated that four days' work at the outside would see the shaft clear to the base of Condor's excavation.
