used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Behind those gray stone walls hummed an activity found there only five days in every twelve moons.
amphitheaternounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
From this reading Since early morning the streets leading to the great amphitheater were packed with an eager citizenry, pushing and jostling its way toward the arena's several entrances.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Behind those gray stone walls hummed an activity found there only five days in every twelve moons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
arena'snounUS /ərˈiːnəz/
possessive form of “arena” — a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Since early morning the streets leading to the great amphitheater were packed with an eager citizenry, pushing and jostling its way toward the arena's several entrances.
arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind those gray stone walls hummed an activity found there only five days in every twelve moons.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
BowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
citizenrynounUS /ˈsɪtɪzənri/
the body of citizens of a state or country
From this reading Since early morning the streets leading to the great amphitheater were packed with an eager citizenry, pushing and jostling its way toward the arena's several entrances.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
cloaks
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From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Behind those gray stone walls hummed an activity found there only five days in every twelve moons.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
Dyta
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From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Since early morning the streets leading to the great amphitheater were packed with an eager citizenry, pushing and jostling its way toward the arena's several entrances.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Since early morning the streets leading to the great amphitheater were packed with an eager citizenry, pushing and jostling its way toward the arena's several entrances.
to come or go into
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
entrancesnounUS /ˈentrənsəz/
plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Since early morning the streets leading to the great amphitheater were packed with an eager citizenry, pushing and jostling its way toward the arena's several entrances.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Behind those gray stone walls hummed an activity found there only five days in every twelve moons.
fastnessnounUS /ˈfæstnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For today was the first of the Game days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Behind those gray stone walls hummed an activity found there only five days in every twelve moons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For today was the first of the Game days.
set up or found
From this reading Behind those gray stone walls hummed an activity found there only five days in every twelve moons.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading For today was the first of the Game days.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Behind those gray stone walls hummed an activity found there only five days in every twelve moons.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Since early morning the streets leading to the great amphitheater were packed with an eager citizenry, pushing and jostling its way toward the arena's several entrances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
hummed
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From this reading Behind those gray stone walls hummed an activity found there only five days in every twelve moons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
jostlingnounUS /ˈdʒɑːsəlɪŋ/
the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)
From this reading Since early morning the streets leading to the great amphitheater were packed with an eager citizenry, pushing and jostling its way toward the arena's several entrances.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Since early morning the streets leading to the great amphitheater were packed with an eager citizenry, pushing and jostling its way toward the arena's several entrances.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
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 Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
a particular point in time
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
moonsnounUS /muːnz/
plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Behind those gray stone walls hummed an activity found there only five days in every twelve moons.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Since early morning the streets leading to the great amphitheater were packed with an eager citizenry, pushing and jostling its way toward the arena's several entrances.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
and nothing more
From this reading Behind those gray stone walls hummed an activity found there only five days in every twelve moons.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Since early morning the streets leading to the great amphitheater were packed with an eager citizenry, pushing and jostling its way toward the arena's several entrances.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading Since early morning the streets leading to the great amphitheater were packed with an eager citizenry, pushing and jostling its way toward the arena's several entrances.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
Sephar
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From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Since early morning the streets leading to the great amphitheater were packed with an eager citizenry, pushing and jostling its way toward the arena's several entrances.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since early morning the streets leading to the great amphitheater were packed with an eager citizenry, pushing and jostling its way toward the arena's several entrances.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Behind those gray stone walls hummed an activity found there only five days in every twelve moons.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Since early morning the streets leading to the great amphitheater were packed with an eager citizenry, pushing and jostling its way toward the arena's several entrances.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Death in a Bowl Dyta, the sun, climbed his blue ladder and looked down at the city of Sephar in its mountain fastness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Behind those gray stone walls hummed an activity found there only five days in every twelve moons.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Behind those gray stone walls hummed an activity found there only five days in every twelve moons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since early morning the streets leading to the great amphitheater were packed with an eager citizenry, pushing and jostling its way toward the arena's several entrances.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading For today was the first of the Game days.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Since early morning the streets leading to the great amphitheater were packed with an eager citizenry, pushing and jostling its way toward the arena's several entrances.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Behind those gray stone walls hummed an activity found there only five days in every twelve moons.
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 Behind those gray stone walls hummed an activity found there only five days in every twelve moons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For today was the first of the Game days.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Since early morning the streets leading to the great amphitheater were packed with an eager citizenry, pushing and jostling its way toward the arena's several entrances.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Since early morning the streets leading to the great amphitheater were packed with an eager citizenry, pushing and jostling its way toward the arena's several entrances.
at the time that
From this reading Those first to arrive had their choice of seats; consequently many had huddled beneath heavy cloaks outside the barred gates during the dark hours, awaiting the moment when they might enter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since early morning the streets leading to the great amphitheater were packed with an eager citizenry, pushing and jostling its way toward the arena's several entrances.
