used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The chamber was round, and was above the dome of the temple, just beneath the representation of the space ship and the golden statue of that ancient leader.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The chamber was round, and was above the dome of the temple, just beneath the representation of the space ship and the golden statue of that ancient leader.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Never before had Perry Wilcox seen such a staggering array.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Never before had Perry Wilcox seen such a staggering array.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The chamber was round, and was above the dome of the temple, just beneath the representation of the space ship and the golden statue of that ancient leader.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The disk-shaped door was fastened by a great hasp that was disengaged easily.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The chamber was round, and was above the dome of the temple, just beneath the representation of the space ship and the golden statue of that ancient leader.
chartsnounUS /tʃɑːrts/
plural of “chart” — a visual display of information
From this reading Wheels, meters, switches, charts.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
disengagedverbUS /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
past form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
From this reading The disk-shaped door was fastened by a great hasp that was disengaged easily.
disk-shapedadjective
having a flat circular shape
From this reading The disk-shaped door was fastened by a great hasp that was disengaged easily.
domenounUS /doʊm/
a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading The chamber was round, and was above the dome of the temple, just beneath the representation of the space ship and the golden statue of that ancient leader.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The disk-shaped door was fastened by a great hasp that was disengaged easily.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The disk-shaped door was fastened by a great hasp that was disengaged easily.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading The disk-shaped door was fastened by a great hasp that was disengaged easily.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
set up or found
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The chamber was round, and was above the dome of the temple, just beneath the representation of the space ship and the golden statue of that ancient leader.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The disk-shaped door was fastened by a great hasp that was disengaged easily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never before had Perry Wilcox seen such a staggering array.
haspnoun
a fastener for a door or lid; a hinged metal plate is fitted over a staple and is locked with a pin or padlock
From this reading The disk-shaped door was fastened by a great hasp that was disengaged easily.
and nothing more
From this reading The chamber was round, and was above the dome of the temple, just beneath the representation of the space ship and the golden statue of that ancient leader.
immediately past
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The chamber was round, and was above the dome of the temple, just beneath the representation of the space ship and the golden statue of that ancient leader.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
Lyssanoun
an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
metersnounUS /ˈmiːtərz/
plural of “meter” — the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Wheels, meters, switches, charts.
NemesisnounUS /ˈneməsɪs/
(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never before had Perry Wilcox seen such a staggering array.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The chamber was round, and was above the dome of the temple, just beneath the representation of the space ship and the golden statue of that ancient leader.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading The chamber was round, and was above the dome of the temple, just beneath the representation of the space ship and the golden statue of that ancient leader.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The chamber was round, and was above the dome of the temple, just beneath the representation of the space ship and the golden statue of that ancient leader.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Never before had Perry Wilcox seen such a staggering array.
transport commercially
From this reading The chamber was round, and was above the dome of the temple, just beneath the representation of the space ship and the golden statue of that ancient leader.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The chamber was round, and was above the dome of the temple, just beneath the representation of the space ship and the golden statue of that ancient leader.
spiralnounUS /ˈspaɪrəl/
a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
staggeringadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
From this reading Never before had Perry Wilcox seen such a staggering array.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading The chamber was round, and was above the dome of the temple, just beneath the representation of the space ship and the golden statue of that ancient leader.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Never before had Perry Wilcox seen such a staggering array.
switchesnounUS /ˈswɪtʃəz/
plural of “switch” — control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
From this reading Wheels, meters, switches, charts.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The chamber was round, and was above the dome of the temple, just beneath the representation of the space ship and the golden statue of that ancient leader.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The chamber was round, and was above the dome of the temple, just beneath the representation of the space ship and the golden statue of that ancient leader.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
very small
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The chamber was round, and was above the dome of the temple, just beneath the representation of the space ship and the golden statue of that ancient leader.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Nemesis from the Tiny Perry and Lyssa found what they were searching for at last, after climbing a long, spiral stairs.
WheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Wheels, meters, switches, charts.
Wilcox
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From this reading Never before had Perry Wilcox seen such a staggering array.
