used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gaudy hangings of purple cut the light of the sun to a rich gloom in the enormous, high-vaulted Audience Hall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A rustling murmur was audible in the room as uneasy courtiers and supplicants fidgeted, waiting for the appearance of the Owner.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A rustling murmur was audible in the room as uneasy courtiers and supplicants fidgeted, waiting for the appearance of the Owner.
armorynounUS /ˈɑːrməri/
a collection of resources
From this reading I had spent three hours every day in the armory at Rath-Gallion, trading buffets with Gope and a couple of the bodyguards.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A rustling murmur was audible in the room as uneasy courtiers and supplicants fidgeted, waiting for the appearance of the Owner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had spent three hours every day in the armory at Rath-Gallion, trading buffets with Gope and a couple of the bodyguards.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading A rustling murmur was audible in the room as uneasy courtiers and supplicants fidgeted, waiting for the appearance of the Owner.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Gaudy hangings of purple cut the light of the sun to a rich gloom in the enormous, high-vaulted Audience Hall.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
bodyguardsnounUS /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːrdz/
plural of “bodyguard” — someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
buffetsnounUS /ˈbʌfəts/
plural of “buffet” — a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
From this reading I had spent three hours every day in the armory at Rath-Gallion, trading buffets with Gope and a couple of the bodyguards.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading I had spent three hours every day in the armory at Rath-Gallion, trading buffets with Gope and a couple of the bodyguards.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading A rustling murmur was audible in the room as uneasy courtiers and supplicants fidgeted, waiting for the appearance of the Owner.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Gaudy hangings of purple cut the light of the sun to a rich gloom in the enormous, high-vaulted Audience Hall.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I had spent three hours every day in the armory at Rath-Gallion, trading buffets with Gope and a couple of the bodyguards.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Gaudy hangings of purple cut the light of the sun to a rich gloom in the enormous, high-vaulted Audience Hall.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
divisible by two
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I had spent three hours every day in the armory at Rath-Gallion, trading buffets with Gope and a couple of the bodyguards.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
promote over another
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
fidgeted
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From this reading A rustling murmur was audible in the room as uneasy courtiers and supplicants fidgeted, waiting for the appearance of the Owner.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A rustling murmur was audible in the room as uneasy courtiers and supplicants fidgeted, waiting for the appearance of the Owner.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
GaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading Gaudy hangings of purple cut the light of the sun to a rich gloom in the enormous, high-vaulted Audience Hall.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Gaudy hangings of purple cut the light of the sun to a rich gloom in the enormous, high-vaulted Audience Hall.
Gope
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From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Gaudy hangings of purple cut the light of the sun to a rich gloom in the enormous, high-vaulted Audience Hall.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Gaudy hangings of purple cut the light of the sun to a rich gloom in the enormous, high-vaulted Audience Hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
high-vaulted
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From this reading Gaudy hangings of purple cut the light of the sun to a rich gloom in the enormous, high-vaulted Audience Hall.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I had spent three hours every day in the armory at Rath-Gallion, trading buffets with Gope and a couple of the bodyguards.
how
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From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gaudy hangings of purple cut the light of the sun to a rich gloom in the enormous, high-vaulted Audience Hall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Gaudy hangings of purple cut the light of the sun to a rich gloom in the enormous, high-vaulted Audience Hall.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading A rustling murmur was audible in the room as uneasy courtiers and supplicants fidgeted, waiting for the appearance of the Owner.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gaudy hangings of purple cut the light of the sun to a rich gloom in the enormous, high-vaulted Audience Hall.
and nothing more
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading A rustling murmur was audible in the room as uneasy courtiers and supplicants fidgeted, waiting for the appearance of the Owner.
having a point
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Gaudy hangings of purple cut the light of the sun to a rich gloom in the enormous, high-vaulted Audience Hall.
Rath-Gallion
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From this reading I had spent three hours every day in the armory at Rath-Gallion, trading buffets with Gope and a couple of the bodyguards.
repayverbUS /riˈpeɪ/
pay back
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Gaudy hangings of purple cut the light of the sun to a rich gloom in the enormous, high-vaulted Audience Hall.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A rustling murmur was audible in the room as uneasy courtiers and supplicants fidgeted, waiting for the appearance of the Owner.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading A rustling murmur was audible in the room as uneasy courtiers and supplicants fidgeted, waiting for the appearance of the Owner.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I had spent three hours every day in the armory at Rath-Gallion, trading buffets with Gope and a couple of the bodyguards.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Gaudy hangings of purple cut the light of the sun to a rich gloom in the enormous, high-vaulted Audience Hall.
supplicants
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From this reading A rustling murmur was audible in the room as uneasy courtiers and supplicants fidgeted, waiting for the appearance of the Owner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gaudy hangings of purple cut the light of the sun to a rich gloom in the enormous, high-vaulted Audience Hall.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I had spent three hours every day in the armory at Rath-Gallion, trading buffets with Gope and a couple of the bodyguards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gaudy hangings of purple cut the light of the sun to a rich gloom in the enormous, high-vaulted Audience Hall.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading I had spent three hours every day in the armory at Rath-Gallion, trading buffets with Gope and a couple of the bodyguards.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading A rustling murmur was audible in the room as uneasy courtiers and supplicants fidgeted, waiting for the appearance of the Owner.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A rustling murmur was audible in the room as uneasy courtiers and supplicants fidgeted, waiting for the appearance of the Owner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A rustling murmur was audible in the room as uneasy courtiers and supplicants fidgeted, waiting for the appearance of the Owner.
waylaidverbUS /ˈweɪleɪd/
inflected form of “waylay” — wait in hiding to attack
From this reading If I waylaid the man and cut him down, even in a fair fight, his bodyguards would repay the favor before I could establish the claim that I was their legitimate new boss.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had spent three hours every day in the armory at Rath-Gallion, trading buffets with Gope and a couple of the bodyguards.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It had been two months since Gope had explained to me how a formal challenge to an Owner was conducted, and, as he pointed out, this was the only kind of challenge that would help.
