used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Among them were found a number of crude crosses and numerous charms or amulets, the kind that they vended, and which the natives gave their souls and bodies to acquire.
(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 Peculiar implements and instruments were discovered, and all of these were taken, and placed together, Muro and the boys looking on in wonder.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among them were found a number of crude crosses and numerous charms or amulets, the kind that they vended, and which the natives gave their souls and bodies to acquire.
amuletsnounUS /ˈæmjələts/
plural of “amulet” — a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
From this reading Among them were found a number of crude crosses and numerous charms or amulets, the kind that they vended, and which the natives gave their souls and bodies to acquire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Among them were found a number of crude crosses and numerous charms or amulets, the kind that they vended, and which the natives gave their souls and bodies to acquire.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Peculiar implements and instruments were discovered, and all of these were taken, and placed together, Muro and the boys looking on in wonder.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Among them were found a number of crude crosses and numerous charms or amulets, the kind that they vended, and which the natives gave their souls and bodies to acquire.
travel across or pass over
From this reading The chamber formed an immense cross, in its plan section, and the two lateral extremities were the points of interest.
crossesnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading Among them were found a number of crude crosses and numerous charms or amulets, the kind that they vended, and which the natives gave their souls and bodies to acquire.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading Among them were found a number of crude crosses and numerous charms or amulets, the kind that they vended, and which the natives gave their souls and bodies to acquire.
without deviation
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Peculiar implements and instruments were discovered, and all of these were taken, and placed together, Muro and the boys looking on in wonder.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
extremitiesnounUS /ekˈstremətiz/
plural of “extremity” — an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading The chamber formed an immense cross, in its plan section, and the two lateral extremities were the points of interest.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The party first went to the left, and there found the habitation of the Krishnos.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The chamber formed an immense cross, in its plan section, and the two lateral extremities were the points of interest.
set up or found
From this reading The party first went to the left, and there found the habitation of the Krishnos.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Among them were found a number of crude crosses and numerous charms or amulets, the kind that they vended, and which the natives gave their souls and bodies to acquire.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading The party first went to the left, and there found the habitation of the Krishnos.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The chamber formed an immense cross, in its plan section, and the two lateral extremities were the points of interest.
implementsnounUS /ˈɪmpləmənts/
plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
From this reading Peculiar implements and instruments were discovered, and all of these were taken, and placed together, Muro and the boys looking on in wonder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The chamber formed an immense cross, in its plan section, and the two lateral extremities were the points of interest.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Peculiar implements and instruments were discovered, and all of these were taken, and placed together, Muro and the boys looking on in wonder.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The chamber formed an immense cross, in its plan section, and the two lateral extremities were the points of interest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The chamber formed an immense cross, in its plan section, and the two lateral extremities were the points of interest.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Among them were found a number of crude crosses and numerous charms or amulets, the kind that they vended, and which the natives gave their souls and bodies to acquire.
Krishnos
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From this reading The party first went to the left, and there found the habitation of the Krishnos.
lateraladjectiveUS /ˈlætərəl/
situated at or extending to the side
From this reading The chamber formed an immense cross, in its plan section, and the two lateral extremities were the points of interest.
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 PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
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 party first went to the left, and there found the habitation of the Krishnos.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Peculiar implements and instruments were discovered, and all of these were taken, and placed together, Muro and the boys looking on in wonder.
Muro
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From this reading Peculiar implements and instruments were discovered, and all of these were taken, and placed together, Muro and the boys looking on in wonder.
NATIVESnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Among them were found a number of crude crosses and numerous charms or amulets, the kind that they vended, and which the natives gave their souls and bodies to acquire.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Among them were found a number of crude crosses and numerous charms or amulets, the kind that they vended, and which the natives gave their souls and bodies to acquire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Among them were found a number of crude crosses and numerous charms or amulets, the kind that they vended, and which the natives gave their souls and bodies to acquire.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party first went to the left, and there found the habitation of the Krishnos.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Peculiar implements and instruments were discovered, and all of these were taken, and placed together, Muro and the boys looking on in wonder.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Peculiar implements and instruments were discovered, and all of these were taken, and placed together, Muro and the boys looking on in wonder.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The chamber formed an immense cross, in its plan section, and the two lateral extremities were the points of interest.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The chamber formed an immense cross, in its plan section, and the two lateral extremities were the points of interest.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading The chamber formed an immense cross, in its plan section, and the two lateral extremities were the points of interest.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Among them were found a number of crude crosses and numerous charms or amulets, the kind that they vended, and which the natives gave their souls and bodies to acquire.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Peculiar implements and instruments were discovered, and all of these were taken, and placed together, Muro and the boys looking on in wonder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Among them were found a number of crude crosses and numerous charms or amulets, the kind that they vended, and which the natives gave their souls and bodies to acquire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Among them were found a number of crude crosses and numerous charms or amulets, the kind that they vended, and which the natives gave their souls and bodies to acquire.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Among them were found a number of crude crosses and numerous charms or amulets, the kind that they vended, and which the natives gave their souls and bodies to acquire.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The party first went to the left, and there found the habitation of the Krishnos.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Peculiar implements and instruments were discovered, and all of these were taken, and placed together, Muro and the boys looking on in wonder.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Among them were found a number of crude crosses and numerous charms or amulets, the kind that they vended, and which the natives gave their souls and bodies to acquire.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Peculiar implements and instruments were discovered, and all of these were taken, and placed together, Muro and the boys looking on in wonder.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The chamber formed an immense cross, in its plan section, and the two lateral extremities were the points of interest.
vended
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among them were found a number of crude crosses and numerous charms or amulets, the kind that they vended, and which the natives gave their souls and bodies to acquire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The party first went to the left, and there found the habitation of the Krishnos.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The chamber formed an immense cross, in its plan section, and the two lateral extremities were the points of interest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIVES Directly beyond this chamber, and on a line with the entrance passage, was an extension which led to the other side of the hill.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Peculiar implements and instruments were discovered, and all of these were taken, and placed together, Muro and the boys looking on in wonder.
