used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _From Light-of-Day to Ultrablack, the people of the Hive went about their rigid lives in ignorance of their real ruler, of their true history.
(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 Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
arcadesnounUS /ɑːrˈkeɪdz/
plural of “arcade” — a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
archesnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃəz/
plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Lloyd Bodger took a quick look at his wristwatch while there was still sufficient elbow-room to lift his arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
backdropsnounUS /ˈbækdrɑːps/
plural of “backdrop” — scenery hung at back of stage
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
block-long
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From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
blondenounUS /blɑːnd/
a person with fair skin and hair
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
bluewhite
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From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
Bodger
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From this reading Lloyd Bodger took a quick look at his wristwatch while there was still sufficient elbow-room to lift his arm.
BoxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
daisnounUS /deɪz/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
domenounUS /doʊm/
a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
egressnounUS /ɪˈɡres/
(astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
elbow-room
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From this reading Lloyd Bodger took a quick look at his wristwatch while there was still sufficient elbow-room to lift his arm.
entrancesnounUS /ˈentrənsəz/
plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
facetedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsətɪd/
having facets
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _From Light-of-Day to Ultrablack, the people of the Hive went about their rigid lives in ignorance of their real ruler, of their true history.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
a young female
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
the act of giving
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
not accessible to view
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lloyd Bodger took a quick look at his wristwatch while there was still sufficient elbow-room to lift his arm.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _From Light-of-Day to Ultrablack, the people of the Hive went about their rigid lives in ignorance of their real ruler, of their true history.
HivenounUS /haɪv/
a teeming multitude
From this reading _From Light-of-Day to Ultrablack, the people of the Hive went about their rigid lives in ignorance of their real ruler, of their true history.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
How
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From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
ten 10s
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading _From Light-of-Day to Ultrablack, the people of the Hive went about their rigid lives in ignorance of their real ruler, of their true history.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _From Light-of-Day to Ultrablack, the people of the Hive went about their rigid lives in ignorance of their real ruler, of their true history.
jockeyed
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From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Lloyd Bodger took a quick look at his wristwatch while there was still sufficient elbow-room to lift his arm.
Light-of-Day
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From this reading _From Light-of-Day to Ultrablack, the people of the Hive went about their rigid lives in ignorance of their real ruler, of their true history.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _From Light-of-Day to Ultrablack, the people of the Hive went about their rigid lives in ignorance of their real ruler, of their true history.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading Lloyd Bodger took a quick look at his wristwatch while there was still sufficient elbow-room to lift his arm.
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 Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lloyd Bodger took a quick look at his wristwatch while there was still sufficient elbow-room to lift his arm.
milledadjectiveUS /mɪld/
(of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
monolithicadjectiveUS /ˌmɑːnəˈlɪθɪk/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
nichesnounUS /ˈnɪtʃɪz/
plural of “niche” — a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _From Light-of-Day to Ultrablack, the people of the Hive went about their rigid lives in ignorance of their real ruler, of their true history.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _From Light-of-Day to Ultrablack, the people of the Hive went about their rigid lives in ignorance of their real ruler, of their true history.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Lloyd Bodger took a quick look at his wristwatch while there was still sufficient elbow-room to lift his arm.
radiatedverbUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪd/
past form of “radiate” — send out rays or waves
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading _From Light-of-Day to Ultrablack, the people of the Hive went about their rigid lives in ignorance of their real ruler, of their true history.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading _From Light-of-Day to Ultrablack, the people of the Hive went about their rigid lives in ignorance of their real ruler, of their true history.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading _From Light-of-Day to Ultrablack, the people of the Hive went about their rigid lives in ignorance of their real ruler, of their true history.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
seventy-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈsevəntifaɪv/
being five more than seventy
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
spokesnounUS /spoʊks/
plural of “spoke” — support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
squatverbUS /skwɑːt/
sit on one's heels
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
standing-site
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From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
starkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
not in physical motion
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Lloyd Bodger took a quick look at his wristwatch while there was still sufficient elbow-room to lift his arm.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _From Light-of-Day to Ultrablack, the people of the Hive went about their rigid lives in ignorance of their real ruler, of their true history.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _From Light-of-Day to Ultrablack, the people of the Hive went about their rigid lives in ignorance of their real ruler, of their true history.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
thronging
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From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _From Light-of-Day to Ultrablack, the people of the Hive went about their rigid lives in ignorance of their real ruler, of their true history.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Lloyd Bodger took a quick look at his wristwatch while there was still sufficient elbow-room to lift his arm.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading _From Light-of-Day to Ultrablack, the people of the Hive went about their rigid lives in ignorance of their real ruler, of their true history.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
Ultrablack
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From this reading _From Light-of-Day to Ultrablack, the people of the Hive went about their rigid lives in ignorance of their real ruler, of their true history.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
undersurfacenoun
the lower side of anything
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
vaultedadjectiveUS /ˈvɔːltɪd/
having a hemispherical vault or dome
From this reading How could one slender blonde girl crack this powerful monolithic structure?_ Under the stark bluewhite glow that glittered from hidden niches onto the faceted undersurface of the vast vaulted crystal dome, the people milled and jockeyed for position near the dais.
VotenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Between the pillars that framed these arches, long unbroken walls served as firm backdrops for the Vote Boxes, twenty-five to a wall, three hundred seventy-five in all, to service a building that could hold five thousand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _From Light-of-Day to Ultrablack, the people of the Hive went about their rigid lives in ignorance of their real ruler, of their true history.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Lloyd Bodger took a quick look at his wristwatch while there was still sufficient elbow-room to lift his arm.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading There was still room to move about and select a standing-site; most of the heavy thronging was still at the entrances, the wide, squat arches giving egress to the fifteen block-long arcades that radiated from the center of the temple like the spokes of a gigantic wheel.
wristwatchnounUS /ˈrɪstwɑːtʃ/
a watch that is worn strapped to the wrist
From this reading Lloyd Bodger took a quick look at his wristwatch while there was still sufficient elbow-room to lift his arm.
