used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the central temple, built of red granite, stood unharmed by time, and, as we learned afterwards, a deep tunnel opened just behind its closely-shut door.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But the central temple, built of red granite, stood unharmed by time, and, as we learned afterwards, a deep tunnel opened just behind its closely-shut door.
anchorites
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From this reading Is not their sap impregnated with the incense of offerings, and the exhalations of holy anchorites, who once lived and breathed here?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And are not these poor people right?
react verbally
From this reading The learned but superstitious Sham Rao would only answer our questions by new questions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And are not these poor people right?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the central temple, built of red granite, stood unharmed by time, and, as we learned afterwards, a deep tunnel opened just behind its closely-shut door.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading But the central temple, built of red granite, stood unharmed by time, and, as we learned afterwards, a deep tunnel opened just behind its closely-shut door.
uttered without voice
From this reading Is not their sap impregnated with the incense of offerings, and the exhalations of holy anchorites, who once lived and breathed here?"
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading But the central temple, built of red granite, stood unharmed by time, and, as we learned afterwards, a deep tunnel opened just behind its closely-shut door.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Did not these bushes grow on sacred ground?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The learned but superstitious Sham Rao would only answer our questions by new questions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The learned but superstitious Sham Rao would only answer our questions by new questions.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading But the central temple, built of red granite, stood unharmed by time, and, as we learned afterwards, a deep tunnel opened just behind its closely-shut door.
closely-shut
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From this reading But the central temple, built of red granite, stood unharmed by time, and, as we learned afterwards, a deep tunnel opened just behind its closely-shut door.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading But the central temple, built of red granite, stood unharmed by time, and, as we learned afterwards, a deep tunnel opened just behind its closely-shut door.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did not these bushes grow on sacred ground?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But the central temple, built of red granite, stood unharmed by time, and, as we learned afterwards, a deep tunnel opened just behind its closely-shut door.
exhalations
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From this reading Is not their sap impregnated with the incense of offerings, and the exhalations of holy anchorites, who once lived and breathed here?"
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading But the central temple, built of red granite, stood unharmed by time, and, as we learned afterwards, a deep tunnel opened just behind its closely-shut door.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Did not these bushes grow on sacred ground?
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Did not these bushes grow on sacred ground?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Is not their sap impregnated with the incense of offerings, and the exhalations of holy anchorites, who once lived and breathed here?"
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Is not their sap impregnated with the incense of offerings, and the exhalations of holy anchorites, who once lived and breathed here?"
impregnatedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpreɡneɪtəd/
past form of “impregnate” — fill, as with a certain quality
From this reading Is not their sap impregnated with the incense of offerings, and the exhalations of holy anchorites, who once lived and breathed here?"
incensenounUS /ˌɪnˈsens/
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading Is not their sap impregnated with the incense of offerings, and the exhalations of holy anchorites, who once lived and breathed here?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is not their sap impregnated with the incense of offerings, and the exhalations of holy anchorites, who once lived and breathed here?"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the central temple, built of red granite, stood unharmed by time, and, as we learned afterwards, a deep tunnel opened just behind its closely-shut door.
and nothing more
From this reading But the central temple, built of red granite, stood unharmed by time, and, as we learned afterwards, a deep tunnel opened just behind its closely-shut door.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The learned but superstitious Sham Rao would only answer our questions by new questions.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Is not their sap impregnated with the incense of offerings, and the exhalations of holy anchorites, who once lived and breathed here?"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The learned but superstitious Sham Rao would only answer our questions by new questions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And are not these poor people right?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Is not their sap impregnated with the incense of offerings, and the exhalations of holy anchorites, who once lived and breathed here?"
offeringsnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋz/
plural of “offering” — something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Is not their sap impregnated with the incense of offerings, and the exhalations of holy anchorites, who once lived and breathed here?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Did not these bushes grow on sacred ground?
on one occasion
From this reading Is not their sap impregnated with the incense of offerings, and the exhalations of holy anchorites, who once lived and breathed here?"
and nothing more
From this reading The learned but superstitious Sham Rao would only answer our questions by new questions.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading But the central temple, built of red granite, stood unharmed by time, and, as we learned afterwards, a deep tunnel opened just behind its closely-shut door.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The learned but superstitious Sham Rao would only answer our questions by new questions.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "And are not these poor people right?
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "And are not these poor people right?
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The learned but superstitious Sham Rao would only answer our questions by new questions.
Rao
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From this reading The learned but superstitious Sham Rao would only answer our questions by new questions.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading But the central temple, built of red granite, stood unharmed by time, and, as we learned afterwards, a deep tunnel opened just behind its closely-shut door.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "And are not these poor people right?
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Did not these bushes grow on sacred ground?
sapverbUS /sæp/
deplete
From this reading Is not their sap impregnated with the incense of offerings, and the exhalations of holy anchorites, who once lived and breathed here?"
ShamnounUS /ʃæm/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading The learned but superstitious Sham Rao would only answer our questions by new questions.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But the central temple, built of red granite, stood unharmed by time, and, as we learned afterwards, a deep tunnel opened just behind its closely-shut door.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading The learned but superstitious Sham Rao would only answer our questions by new questions.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading But the central temple, built of red granite, stood unharmed by time, and, as we learned afterwards, a deep tunnel opened just behind its closely-shut door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Is not their sap impregnated with the incense of offerings, and the exhalations of holy anchorites, who once lived and breathed here?"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Is not their sap impregnated with the incense of offerings, and the exhalations of holy anchorites, who once lived and breathed here?"
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "And are not these poor people right?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But the central temple, built of red granite, stood unharmed by time, and, as we learned afterwards, a deep tunnel opened just behind its closely-shut door.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading But the central temple, built of red granite, stood unharmed by time, and, as we learned afterwards, a deep tunnel opened just behind its closely-shut door.
unharmedadjectiveUS /ənˈhɑːrmd/
not injured or harmed
From this reading But the central temple, built of red granite, stood unharmed by time, and, as we learned afterwards, a deep tunnel opened just behind its closely-shut door.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But the central temple, built of red granite, stood unharmed by time, and, as we learned afterwards, a deep tunnel opened just behind its closely-shut door.
which person or people
From this reading Is not their sap impregnated with the incense of offerings, and the exhalations of holy anchorites, who once lived and breathed here?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Is not their sap impregnated with the incense of offerings, and the exhalations of holy anchorites, who once lived and breathed here?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The learned but superstitious Sham Rao would only answer our questions by new questions.
