used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On leaving the amphitheatre, Monella and his followers formed a long and imposing procession.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading These last were immured in cells pointed out by Fernina, who was well acquainted with the interior arrangements of Coryon's retreat.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
amphitheatrenounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
From this reading On leaving the amphitheatre, Monella and his followers formed a long and imposing procession.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On leaving the amphitheatre, Monella and his followers formed a long and imposing procession.
APALANO
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From this reading 'THE SON OF APALANO!'
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading These last were immured in cells pointed out by Fernina, who was well acquainted with the interior arrangements of Coryon's retreat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Only a few had been left behind to guard the prisoners.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Only a few had been left behind to guard the prisoners.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These last were immured in cells pointed out by Fernina, who was well acquainted with the interior arrangements of Coryon's retreat.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading These last were immured in cells pointed out by Fernina, who was well acquainted with the interior arrangements of Coryon's retreat.
Coryon's
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From this reading These last were immured in cells pointed out by Fernina, who was well acquainted with the interior arrangements of Coryon's retreat.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
Fernina
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From this reading These last were immured in cells pointed out by Fernina, who was well acquainted with the interior arrangements of Coryon's retreat.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Only a few had been left behind to guard the prisoners.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading On leaving the amphitheatre, Monella and his followers formed a long and imposing procession.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading On leaving the amphitheatre, Monella and his followers formed a long and imposing procession.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Only a few had been left behind to guard the prisoners.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Only a few had been left behind to guard the prisoners.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On leaving the amphitheatre, Monella and his followers formed a long and imposing procession.
immured
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From this reading These last were immured in cells pointed out by Fernina, who was well acquainted with the interior arrangements of Coryon's retreat.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading On leaving the amphitheatre, Monella and his followers formed a long and imposing procession.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These last were immured in cells pointed out by Fernina, who was well acquainted with the interior arrangements of Coryon's retreat.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading These last were immured in cells pointed out by Fernina, who was well acquainted with the interior arrangements of Coryon's retreat.
immediately past
From this reading These last were immured in cells pointed out by Fernina, who was well acquainted with the interior arrangements of Coryon's retreat.
the act of departing
From this reading On leaving the amphitheatre, Monella and his followers formed a long and imposing procession.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Only a few had been left behind to guard the prisoners.
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 On leaving the amphitheatre, Monella and his followers formed a long and imposing procession.
Monella
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From this reading On leaving the amphitheatre, Monella and his followers formed a long and imposing procession.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'THE SON OF APALANO!'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On leaving the amphitheatre, Monella and his followers formed a long and imposing procession.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
and nothing more
From this reading Only a few had been left behind to guard the prisoners.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading These last were immured in cells pointed out by Fernina, who was well acquainted with the interior arrangements of Coryon's retreat.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
perpendicularnounUS /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/
a straight line at right angles to another line
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
having a point
From this reading These last were immured in cells pointed out by Fernina, who was well acquainted with the interior arrangements of Coryon's retreat.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Only a few had been left behind to guard the prisoners.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading On leaving the amphitheatre, Monella and his followers formed a long and imposing procession.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading These last were immured in cells pointed out by Fernina, who was well acquainted with the interior arrangements of Coryon's retreat.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
Roraima's
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From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
a male human offspring
From this reading 'THE SON OF APALANO!'
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'THE SON OF APALANO!'
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These last were immured in cells pointed out by Fernina, who was well acquainted with the interior arrangements of Coryon's retreat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only a few had been left behind to guard the prisoners.
precisely as stated
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These last were immured in cells pointed out by Fernina, who was well acquainted with the interior arrangements of Coryon's retreat.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading These last were immured in cells pointed out by Fernina, who was well acquainted with the interior arrangements of Coryon's retreat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These last were immured in cells pointed out by Fernina, who was well acquainted with the interior arrangements of Coryon's retreat.
which person or people
From this reading These last were immured in cells pointed out by Fernina, who was well acquainted with the interior arrangements of Coryon's retreat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These last were immured in cells pointed out by Fernina, who was well acquainted with the interior arrangements of Coryon's retreat.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading For within the rocks was an almost endless series of passages and galleries opening, at the further end, on to an extensive hanging terrace on the very face of the great precipice that formed one end of Roraima's perpendicular sides.
