used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the center of the upper terrace there is carved a huge dial, or calendar, somewhat resembling that used by the Aztecs.
in addition
From this reading Here, also, ends the stairway by which the sun is supposed to climb, and from this direction, out of the unknown and uninhabited lands beyond, a fair river flows into the central lake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
AztecsnounUS /ˈæzteks/
plural of “aztec” — a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519
From this reading In the center of the upper terrace there is carved a huge dial, or calendar, somewhat resembling that used by the Aztecs.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading In this dial the point of beginning indicates the direction opposite to that from which we came.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Here, also, ends the stairway by which the sun is supposed to climb, and from this direction, out of the unknown and uninhabited lands beyond, a fair river flows into the central lake.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the center of the upper terrace there is carved a huge dial, or calendar, somewhat resembling that used by the Aztecs.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading In the center of the upper terrace there is carved a huge dial, or calendar, somewhat resembling that used by the Aztecs.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In this dial the point of beginning indicates the direction opposite to that from which we came.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading In the center of the upper terrace there is carved a huge dial, or calendar, somewhat resembling that used by the Aztecs.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading In the center of the upper terrace there is carved a huge dial, or calendar, somewhat resembling that used by the Aztecs.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Here, also, ends the stairway by which the sun is supposed to climb, and from this direction, out of the unknown and uninhabited lands beyond, a fair river flows into the central lake.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
dialnounUS /ˈdaɪəl/
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
From this reading In the center of the upper terrace there is carved a huge dial, or calendar, somewhat resembling that used by the Aztecs.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading In this dial the point of beginning indicates the direction opposite to that from which we came.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
eighty-twoadjective
being two more than eighty
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Here, also, ends the stairway by which the sun is supposed to climb, and from this direction, out of the unknown and uninhabited lands beyond, a fair river flows into the central lake.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Here, also, ends the stairway by which the sun is supposed to climb, and from this direction, out of the unknown and uninhabited lands beyond, a fair river flows into the central lake.
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Here, also, ends the stairway by which the sun is supposed to climb, and from this direction, out of the unknown and uninhabited lands beyond, a fair river flows into the central lake.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The other half of the dial is left unilluminated, so to speak, thus to signify the long night.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, also, ends the stairway by which the sun is supposed to climb, and from this direction, out of the unknown and uninhabited lands beyond, a fair river flows into the central lake.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In the center of the upper terrace there is carved a huge dial, or calendar, somewhat resembling that used by the Aztecs.
ten 10s
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the center of the upper terrace there is carved a huge dial, or calendar, somewhat resembling that used by the Aztecs.
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading In this dial the point of beginning indicates the direction opposite to that from which we came.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the center of the upper terrace there is carved a huge dial, or calendar, somewhat resembling that used by the Aztecs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Here, also, ends the stairway by which the sun is supposed to climb, and from this direction, out of the unknown and uninhabited lands beyond, a fair river flows into the central lake.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Here, also, ends the stairway by which the sun is supposed to climb, and from this direction, out of the unknown and uninhabited lands beyond, a fair river flows into the central lake.
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 The other half of the dial is left unilluminated, so to speak, thus to signify the long night.
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 The other half of the dial is left unilluminated, so to speak, thus to signify the long night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The other half of the dial is left unilluminated, so to speak, thus to signify the long night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the center of the upper terrace there is carved a huge dial, or calendar, somewhat resembling that used by the Aztecs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
one-halfnoun
one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading In this dial the point of beginning indicates the direction opposite to that from which we came.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the center of the upper terrace there is carved a huge dial, or calendar, somewhat resembling that used by the Aztecs.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other half of the dial is left unilluminated, so to speak, thus to signify the long night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Here, also, ends the stairway by which the sun is supposed to climb, and from this direction, out of the unknown and uninhabited lands beyond, a fair river flows into the central lake.
the local environment
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In this dial the point of beginning indicates the direction opposite to that from which we came.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading In the center of the upper terrace there is carved a huge dial, or calendar, somewhat resembling that used by the Aztecs.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Here, also, ends the stairway by which the sun is supposed to climb, and from this direction, out of the unknown and uninhabited lands beyond, a fair river flows into the central lake.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading The other half of the dial is left unilluminated, so to speak, thus to signify the long night.
signifyingverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “signify” — denote or connote
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The other half of the dial is left unilluminated, so to speak, thus to signify the long night.
solaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In the center of the upper terrace there is carved a huge dial, or calendar, somewhat resembling that used by the Aztecs.
express in speech
From this reading The other half of the dial is left unilluminated, so to speak, thus to signify the long night.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Here, also, ends the stairway by which the sun is supposed to climb, and from this direction, out of the unknown and uninhabited lands beyond, a fair river flows into the central lake.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
required or under orders
From this reading Here, also, ends the stairway by which the sun is supposed to climb, and from this direction, out of the unknown and uninhabited lands beyond, a fair river flows into the central lake.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading In the center of the upper terrace there is carved a huge dial, or calendar, somewhat resembling that used by the Aztecs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the center of the upper terrace there is carved a huge dial, or calendar, somewhat resembling that used by the Aztecs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the center of the upper terrace there is carved a huge dial, or calendar, somewhat resembling that used by the Aztecs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the center of the upper terrace there is carved a huge dial, or calendar, somewhat resembling that used by the Aztecs.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this dial the point of beginning indicates the direction opposite to that from which we came.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The other half of the dial is left unilluminated, so to speak, thus to signify the long night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The other half of the dial is left unilluminated, so to speak, thus to signify the long night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is divided into four equal parts, and two of these into smaller divisions by rays from a central sun, each ray signifying a solar circuit—one hundred and eighty-two and one-half such divisions representing their entire summer day.
unilluminatedadjective
without illumination
From this reading The other half of the dial is left unilluminated, so to speak, thus to signify the long night.
uninhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətɪd/
not having inhabitants; not lived in
From this reading Here, also, ends the stairway by which the sun is supposed to climb, and from this direction, out of the unknown and uninhabited lands beyond, a fair river flows into the central lake.
not known
From this reading Here, also, ends the stairway by which the sun is supposed to climb, and from this direction, out of the unknown and uninhabited lands beyond, a fair river flows into the central lake.
the topmost one of two
From this reading In the center of the upper terrace there is carved a huge dial, or calendar, somewhat resembling that used by the Aztecs.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In the center of the upper terrace there is carved a huge dial, or calendar, somewhat resembling that used by the Aztecs.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In this dial the point of beginning indicates the direction opposite to that from which we came.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In this dial the point of beginning indicates the direction opposite to that from which we came.
