used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not to be a very long march.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Surrounded by an armed bodyguard they were marched up these steps, and into a big round chamber.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
artisticallyadverbUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪkli/
in an artistic manner
From this reading In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not to be a very long march.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Surrounded by an armed bodyguard they were marched up these steps, and into a big round chamber.
bodyguardnounUS /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːrd/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Surrounded by an armed bodyguard they were marched up these steps, and into a big round chamber.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Surrounded by an armed bodyguard they were marched up these steps, and into a big round chamber.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
gruntsnounUS /ɡrʌnts/
plural of “grunt” — the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
not accessible to view
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Surrounded by an armed bodyguard they were marched up these steps, and into a big round chamber.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not to be a very long march.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
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 In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
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 It was not to be a very long march.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
march in a procession
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Surrounded by an armed bodyguard they were marched up these steps, and into a big round chamber.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not to be a very long march.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
ostentatiouslyadverbUS /ˌɑːstənˈteɪʃəsli/
with ostentation; in an ostentatious manner
From this reading In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
pigmies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
punchedverbUS /pʌntʃt/
past form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
refulgentadjective
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
cut with a saw
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
Selina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
sharp-pointedadjective
having a sharp point
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
slylyadverbUS /ˈslaɪli/
in an artful manner
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
stupendousadjectiveUS /stuːˈpendəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
confined on all sides
From this reading Surrounded by an armed bodyguard they were marched up these steps, and into a big round chamber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Surrounded by an armed bodyguard they were marched up these steps, and into a big round chamber.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
tubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
directed up
From this reading In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was not to be a very long march.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not to be a very long march.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
in or at the place that
From this reading Hidden away in a deep recess of mountains they saw a large building constructed with a stupendous round tube pointing at the sky where the earth was now shining with soft, refulgent splendor.
a Caucasian
From this reading In front of the building were many stone steps, arranged artistically, and forming a long stairway that led upward to an opening supported by large white pillars, ostentatiously decorated with painting and signs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sons of The Great Selina With grunts of satisfaction the pigmies rose to their feet, punched them slyly in the ribs with their sharp-pointed spears, and indicated that they must get up and march.
