used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A ninth dome was in course of construction and it was toward this that the line of burdened slaves wound from the entrance to the quarry to which the ape-man was conducted.
ape-mannoun
hypothetical organism formerly thought to be intermediate between apes and human beings
From this reading A ninth dome was in course of construction and it was toward this that the line of burdened slaves wound from the entrance to the quarry to which the ape-man was conducted.
ApesnounUS /eɪps/
plural of “ape” — any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "He is as dumb as the Zertalacolols," explained the commander of the escort that had brought him to the quarry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Your name?" demanded the officer, opening a large book that lay upon the table at which he was seated.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Just below the surface, in a well-lighted chamber, he was turned over to the officer in charge of the quarry guard, to whom the king's instructions concerning him were communicated.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "Your name?" demanded the officer, opening a large book that lay upon the table at which he was seated.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "He is as dumb as the Zertalacolols," explained the commander of the escort that had brought him to the quarry.
burdenedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənd/
bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading A ninth dome was in course of construction and it was toward this that the line of burdened slaves wound from the entrance to the quarry to which the ape-man was conducted.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Just below the surface, in a well-lighted chamber, he was turned over to the officer in charge of the quarry guard, to whom the king's instructions concerning him were communicated.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Just below the surface, in a well-lighted chamber, he was turned over to the officer in charge of the quarry guard, to whom the king's instructions concerning him were communicated.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading "He is as dumb as the Zertalacolols," explained the commander of the escort that had brought him to the quarry.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading Just below the surface, in a well-lighted chamber, he was turned over to the officer in charge of the quarry guard, to whom the king's instructions concerning him were communicated.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Just below the surface, in a well-lighted chamber, he was turned over to the officer in charge of the quarry guard, to whom the king's instructions concerning him were communicated.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading A ninth dome was in course of construction and it was toward this that the line of burdened slaves wound from the entrance to the quarry to which the ape-man was conducted.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading A ninth dome was in course of construction and it was toward this that the line of burdened slaves wound from the entrance to the quarry to which the ape-man was conducted.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A ninth dome was in course of construction and it was toward this that the line of burdened slaves wound from the entrance to the quarry to which the ape-man was conducted.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Your name?" demanded the officer, opening a large book that lay upon the table at which he was seated.
without deviation
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
DomenounUS /doʊm/
a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
domesnounUS /doʊmz/
plural of “dome” — a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading "He is as dumb as the Zertalacolols," explained the commander of the escort that had brought him to the quarry.
being one more than seven
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A ninth dome was in course of construction and it was toward this that the line of burdened slaves wound from the entrance to the quarry to which the ape-man was conducted.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading "He is as dumb as the Zertalacolols," explained the commander of the escort that had brought him to the quarry.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "He is as dumb as the Zertalacolols," explained the commander of the escort that had brought him to the quarry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Just below the surface, in a well-lighted chamber, he was turned over to the officer in charge of the quarry guard, to whom the king's instructions concerning him were communicated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "He is as dumb as the Zertalacolols," explained the commander of the escort that had brought him to the quarry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just below the surface, in a well-lighted chamber, he was turned over to the officer in charge of the quarry guard, to whom the king's instructions concerning him were communicated.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Just below the surface, in a well-lighted chamber, he was turned over to the officer in charge of the quarry guard, to whom the king's instructions concerning him were communicated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A ninth dome was in course of construction and it was toward this that the line of burdened slaves wound from the entrance to the quarry to which the ape-man was conducted.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Just below the surface, in a well-lighted chamber, he was turned over to the officer in charge of the quarry guard, to whom the king's instructions concerning him were communicated.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is as dumb as the Zertalacolols," explained the commander of the escort that had brought him to the quarry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A ninth dome was in course of construction and it was toward this that the line of burdened slaves wound from the entrance to the quarry to which the ape-man was conducted.
and nothing more
From this reading Just below the surface, in a well-lighted chamber, he was turned over to the officer in charge of the quarry guard, to whom the king's instructions concerning him were communicated.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Just below the surface, in a well-lighted chamber, he was turned over to the officer in charge of the quarry guard, to whom the king's instructions concerning him were communicated.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Your name?" demanded the officer, opening a large book that lay upon the table at which he was seated.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Your name?" demanded the officer, opening a large book that lay upon the table at which he was seated.
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 Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A ninth dome was in course of construction and it was toward this that the line of burdened slaves wound from the entrance to the quarry to which the ape-man was conducted.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Your name?" demanded the officer, opening a large book that lay upon the table at which he was seated.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading A ninth dome was in course of construction and it was toward this that the line of burdened slaves wound from the entrance to the quarry to which the ape-man was conducted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Just below the surface, in a well-lighted chamber, he was turned over to the officer in charge of the quarry guard, to whom the king's instructions concerning him were communicated.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading "Your name?" demanded the officer, opening a large book that lay upon the table at which he was seated.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Just below the surface, in a well-lighted chamber, he was turned over to the officer in charge of the quarry guard, to whom the king's instructions concerning him were communicated.
quarriesnounUS /ˈkwɔːriz/
plural of “quarry” — a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading A ninth dome was in course of construction and it was toward this that the line of burdened slaves wound from the entrance to the quarry to which the ape-man was conducted.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "Your name?" demanded the officer, opening a large book that lay upon the table at which he was seated.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading A ninth dome was in course of construction and it was toward this that the line of burdened slaves wound from the entrance to the quarry to which the ape-man was conducted.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Just below the surface, in a well-lighted chamber, he was turned over to the officer in charge of the quarry guard, to whom the king's instructions concerning him were communicated.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "Your name?" demanded the officer, opening a large book that lay upon the table at which he was seated.
TarzannounUS /ˈtɑːrzæn/
(sometimes used ironically) a man of great strength and agility (after the hero of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs)
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A ninth dome was in course of construction and it was toward this that the line of burdened slaves wound from the entrance to the quarry to which the ape-man was conducted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A ninth dome was in course of construction and it was toward this that the line of burdened slaves wound from the entrance to the quarry to which the ape-man was conducted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A ninth dome was in course of construction and it was toward this that the line of burdened slaves wound from the entrance to the quarry to which the ape-man was conducted.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Just below the surface, in a well-lighted chamber, he was turned over to the officer in charge of the quarry guard, to whom the king's instructions concerning him were communicated.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Your name?" demanded the officer, opening a large book that lay upon the table at which he was seated.
Veltopismakus
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From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
well-lightedadjective
provided with artificial light
From this reading Just below the surface, in a well-lighted chamber, he was turned over to the officer in charge of the quarry guard, to whom the king's instructions concerning him were communicated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just below the surface, in a well-lighted chamber, he was turned over to the officer in charge of the quarry guard, to whom the king's instructions concerning him were communicated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tarzan of the Apes was led directly from the Royal Dome to the quarries of Veltopismakus, which lie a quarter of a mile from the nearer of the eight domes which constitute the city.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Just below the surface, in a well-lighted chamber, he was turned over to the officer in charge of the quarry guard, to whom the king's instructions concerning him were communicated.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading A ninth dome was in course of construction and it was toward this that the line of burdened slaves wound from the entrance to the quarry to which the ape-man was conducted.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your name?" demanded the officer, opening a large book that lay upon the table at which he was seated.
Zertalacolols
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From this reading "He is as dumb as the Zertalacolols," explained the commander of the escort that had brought him to the quarry.
