adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Bes looked about him and sniffed with his wide nostrils.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
BesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “be” — a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element
From this reading Bes looked about him and sniffed with his wide nostrils.
bonesnounUS /boʊnz/
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE HOLY TANOFIR We entered the City of Graves that is called Sekera.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
chapels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE HOLY TANOFIR We entered the City of Graves that is called Sekera.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
well in the past; former
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
desertverbUS /ˈdezərt/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE HOLY TANOFIR We entered the City of Graves that is called Sekera.
everywhereadverbUS /ˈevriwer/
to or in any or all places
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading THE HOLY TANOFIR We entered the City of Graves that is called Sekera.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Oh! what a waste is here.
hidverbUS /hɪd/
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bes looked about him and sniffed with his wide nostrils.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
HOLYnounUS /ˈhoʊli/
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading THE HOLY TANOFIR We entered the City of Graves that is called Sekera.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOLY TANOFIR We entered the City of Graves that is called Sekera.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
kingsnounUS /kɪŋz/
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Bes looked about him and sniffed with his wide nostrils.
lothadjectiveUS /lɑːθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
monumentsnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/
plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
morselnounUS /ˈmɔːrsəl/
a small quantity of anything
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading Bes looked about him and sniffed with his wide nostrils.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOLY TANOFIR We entered the City of Graves that is called Sekera.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh! what a waste is here.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
patternounUS /ˈpætər/
plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
priestnounUS /priːst/
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
proclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
pyramidsnounUS /ˈpɪrəmɪdz/
plural of “pyramid” — a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
rollingadjectiveUS /ˈroʊlɪŋ/
uttered with a trill
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
Sekera
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HOLY TANOFIR We entered the City of Graves that is called Sekera.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
sniffedverbUS /snɪft/
past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading Bes looked about him and sniffed with his wide nostrils.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
TANOFIR
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HOLY TANOFIR We entered the City of Graves that is called Sekera.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HOLY TANOFIR We entered the City of Graves that is called Sekera.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOLY TANOFIR We entered the City of Graves that is called Sekera.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
toweredverbUS /ˈtaʊərd/
past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the centre towered pyramids that hid the bones of ancient and forgotten kings, and everywhere around upon the desert sands was street upon street of monuments, but save for a priest or two hurrying to patter his paid office in the funeral chapels of the departed, never a living man.
wastenounUS /weɪst/
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Oh! what a waste is here.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE HOLY TANOFIR We entered the City of Graves that is called Sekera.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Oh! what a waste is here.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Bes looked about him and sniffed with his wide nostrils.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bes looked about him and sniffed with his wide nostrils.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “Is there not death enough in the world, Master,” he asked, “that the living should wish to proclaim it in this fashion, rolling it on their tongues like a morsel they are loth to swallow, because it tastes so good?
