used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Only to Nya Eddo said: “Why art thou not within the Fence, old woman?” and he pointed with his chin towards the place of death above.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As Rachel approached they all rose and saluted, but to Nya and Noie they gave no salute.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CITY OF THE DEAD Nya led the way down the cave, followed by Rachel and Noie.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As Rachel approached they all rose and saluted, but to Nya and Noie they gave no salute.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Only to Nya Eddo said: “Why art thou not within the Fence, old woman?” and he pointed with his chin towards the place of death above.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading “Thy tree is down, and all last night we were hacking off its branches that it may dry up the sooner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As Rachel approached they all rose and saluted, but to Nya and Noie they gave no salute.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CITY OF THE DEAD Nya led the way down the cave, followed by Rachel and Noie.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE CITY OF THE DEAD Nya led the way down the cave, followed by Rachel and Noie.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Only to Nya Eddo said: “Why art thou not within the Fence, old woman?” and he pointed with his chin towards the place of death above.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE CITY OF THE DEAD Nya led the way down the cave, followed by Rachel and Noie.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE CITY OF THE DEAD Nya led the way down the cave, followed by Rachel and Noie.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Only to Nya Eddo said: “Why art thou not within the Fence, old woman?” and he pointed with his chin towards the place of death above.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE CITY OF THE DEAD Nya led the way down the cave, followed by Rachel and Noie.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading “Thy tree is down, and all last night we were hacking off its branches that it may dry up the sooner.
Eddonoun
edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
enclose with a fence
From this reading Only to Nya Eddo said: “Why art thou not within the Fence, old woman?” and he pointed with his chin towards the place of death above.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE CITY OF THE DEAD Nya led the way down the cave, followed by Rachel and Noie.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As Rachel approached they all rose and saluted, but to Nya and Noie they gave no salute.
hackingverbUS /ˈhækɪŋ/
-ing form of “hack” — cut with a hacking tool
From this reading “Thy tree is down, and all last night we were hacking off its branches that it may dry up the sooner.
Hana
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From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only to Nya Eddo said: “Why art thou not within the Fence, old woman?” and he pointed with his chin towards the place of death above.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Only to Nya Eddo said: “Why art thou not within the Fence, old woman?” and he pointed with his chin towards the place of death above.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Thy tree is down, and all last night we were hacking off its branches that it may dry up the sooner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Thy tree is down, and all last night we were hacking off its branches that it may dry up the sooner.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
immediately past
From this reading “Thy tree is down, and all last night we were hacking off its branches that it may dry up the sooner.
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 THE CITY OF THE DEAD Nya led the way down the cave, followed by Rachel and Noie.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
malevolentadjectiveUS /məˈlevələnt/
wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Thy tree is down, and all last night we were hacking off its branches that it may dry up the sooner.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Thy tree is down, and all last night we were hacking off its branches that it may dry up the sooner.
not any; not one
From this reading As Rachel approached they all rose and saluted, but to Nya and Noie they gave no salute.
Noie
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From this reading THE CITY OF THE DEAD Nya led the way down the cave, followed by Rachel and Noie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Only to Nya Eddo said: “Why art thou not within the Fence, old woman?” and he pointed with his chin towards the place of death above.
Nya
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From this reading THE CITY OF THE DEAD Nya led the way down the cave, followed by Rachel and Noie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CITY OF THE DEAD Nya led the way down the cave, followed by Rachel and Noie.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Thy tree is down, and all last night we were hacking off its branches that it may dry up the sooner.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Only to Nya Eddo said: “Why art thou not within the Fence, old woman?” and he pointed with his chin towards the place of death above.
and nothing more
From this reading Only to Nya Eddo said: “Why art thou not within the Fence, old woman?” and he pointed with his chin towards the place of death above.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Only to Nya Eddo said: “Why art thou not within the Fence, old woman?” and he pointed with his chin towards the place of death above.
having a point
From this reading Only to Nya Eddo said: “Why art thou not within the Fence, old woman?” and he pointed with his chin towards the place of death above.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading THE CITY OF THE DEAD Nya led the way down the cave, followed by Rachel and Noie.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As Rachel approached they all rose and saluted, but to Nya and Noie they gave no salute.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Only to Nya Eddo said: “Why art thou not within the Fence, old woman?” and he pointed with his chin towards the place of death above.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading As Rachel approached they all rose and saluted, but to Nya and Noie they gave no salute.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading As Rachel approached they all rose and saluted, but to Nya and Noie they gave no salute.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading “Thy tree is down, and all last night we were hacking off its branches that it may dry up the sooner.
Squatted
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From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Thy tree is down, and all last night we were hacking off its branches that it may dry up the sooner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CITY OF THE DEAD Nya led the way down the cave, followed by Rachel and Noie.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Rachel approached they all rose and saluted, but to Nya and Noie they gave no salute.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Only to Nya Eddo said: “Why art thou not within the Fence, old woman?” and he pointed with his chin towards the place of death above.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “Thy tree is down, and all last night we were hacking off its branches that it may dry up the sooner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
toadnounUS /toʊd/
any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
in the direction of
From this reading Only to Nya Eddo said: “Why art thou not within the Fence, old woman?” and he pointed with his chin towards the place of death above.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading “Thy tree is down, and all last night we were hacking off its branches that it may dry up the sooner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Thy tree is down, and all last night we were hacking off its branches that it may dry up the sooner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE CITY OF THE DEAD Nya led the way down the cave, followed by Rachel and Noie.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Thy tree is down, and all last night we were hacking off its branches that it may dry up the sooner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Only to Nya Eddo said: “Why art thou not within the Fence, old woman?” and he pointed with his chin towards the place of death above.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Squatted in its entrance, so as to be out of reach of the rays of the sun, sat Eddo, looking like a malevolent toad, and with him were Hana and some other priests.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Only to Nya Eddo said: “Why art thou not within the Fence, old woman?” and he pointed with his chin towards the place of death above.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Only to Nya Eddo said: “Why art thou not within the Fence, old woman?” and he pointed with his chin towards the place of death above.
