used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That industrious Phœnician had been several days in Trœzene, occupied in a manner he and his superior discreetly kept to themselves.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The orator had a bandage above one eye, where a heavy sandal had kicked him.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That industrious Phœnician had been several days in Trœzene, occupied in a manner he and his superior discreetly kept to themselves.
arm-chair
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From this reading He was exceedingly pale, and sat in the arm-chair propped with pillows.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading That he had awaited Hiram eagerly, betrayed itself by the promptness with which he cut short the inevitable salaam.
bandagenounUS /ˈbændɪdʒ/
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading The orator had a bandage above one eye, where a heavy sandal had kicked him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That industrious Phœnician had been several days in Trœzene, occupied in a manner he and his superior discreetly kept to themselves.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading That he had awaited Hiram eagerly, betrayed itself by the promptness with which he cut short the inevitable salaam.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That he had awaited Hiram eagerly, betrayed itself by the promptness with which he cut short the inevitable salaam.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading That he had awaited Hiram eagerly, betrayed itself by the promptness with which he cut short the inevitable salaam.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading That industrious Phœnician had been several days in Trœzene, occupied in a manner he and his superior discreetly kept to themselves.
Democrates
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From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
discreetlyadverbUS /dɪˈskriːtli/
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
From this reading That industrious Phœnician had been several days in Trœzene, occupied in a manner he and his superior discreetly kept to themselves.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading That he had awaited Hiram eagerly, betrayed itself by the promptness with which he cut short the inevitable salaam.
to an extreme degree
From this reading He was exceedingly pale, and sat in the arm-chair propped with pillows.
the organ of sight
From this reading The orator had a bandage above one eye, where a heavy sandal had kicked him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That industrious Phœnician had been several days in Trœzene, occupied in a manner he and his superior discreetly kept to themselves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That industrious Phœnician had been several days in Trœzene, occupied in a manner he and his superior discreetly kept to themselves.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The orator had a bandage above one eye, where a heavy sandal had kicked him.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The orator had a bandage above one eye, where a heavy sandal had kicked him.
Hiram
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From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading That industrious Phœnician had been several days in Trœzene, occupied in a manner he and his superior discreetly kept to themselves.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading That he had awaited Hiram eagerly, betrayed itself by the promptness with which he cut short the inevitable salaam.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading That he had awaited Hiram eagerly, betrayed itself by the promptness with which he cut short the inevitable salaam.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading That industrious Phœnician had been several days in Trœzene, occupied in a manner he and his superior discreetly kept to themselves.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading The orator had a bandage above one eye, where a heavy sandal had kicked him.
LAMPAXO
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From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
LOYALTYnounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That industrious Phœnician had been several days in Trœzene, occupied in a manner he and his superior discreetly kept to themselves.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
not any; not one
From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
held or filled or in use
From this reading That industrious Phœnician had been several days in Trœzene, occupied in a manner he and his superior discreetly kept to themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The orator had a bandage above one eye, where a heavy sandal had kicked him.
oratornounUS /ˈɔːrətər/
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading The orator had a bandage above one eye, where a heavy sandal had kicked him.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading He was exceedingly pale, and sat in the arm-chair propped with pillows.
Phœnician
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From this reading That industrious Phœnician had been several days in Trœzene, occupied in a manner he and his superior discreetly kept to themselves.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading He was exceedingly pale, and sat in the arm-chair propped with pillows.
promptnessnoun
the characteristic of doing things without delay
From this reading That he had awaited Hiram eagerly, betrayed itself by the promptness with which he cut short the inevitable salaam.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading He was exceedingly pale, and sat in the arm-chair propped with pillows.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
salaamnounUS /səˈlɑːm/
a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation
From this reading That he had awaited Hiram eagerly, betrayed itself by the promptness with which he cut short the inevitable salaam.
sandalnounUS /ˈsændəl/
a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
From this reading The orator had a bandage above one eye, where a heavy sandal had kicked him.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He was exceedingly pale, and sat in the arm-chair propped with pillows.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading That industrious Phœnician had been several days in Trœzene, occupied in a manner he and his superior discreetly kept to themselves.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading That he had awaited Hiram eagerly, betrayed itself by the promptness with which he cut short the inevitable salaam.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading That industrious Phœnician had been several days in Trœzene, occupied in a manner he and his superior discreetly kept to themselves.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That industrious Phœnician had been several days in Trœzene, occupied in a manner he and his superior discreetly kept to themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOYALTY OF LAMPAXO The night after his adventure on the hill slope Democrates received in his chambers no less an individual than Hiram.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading That industrious Phœnician had been several days in Trœzene, occupied in a manner he and his superior discreetly kept to themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That industrious Phœnician had been several days in Trœzene, occupied in a manner he and his superior discreetly kept to themselves.
Trœzene
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From this reading That industrious Phœnician had been several days in Trœzene, occupied in a manner he and his superior discreetly kept to themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was exceedingly pale, and sat in the arm-chair propped with pillows.
in or at the place that
From this reading The orator had a bandage above one eye, where a heavy sandal had kicked him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That he had awaited Hiram eagerly, betrayed itself by the promptness with which he cut short the inevitable salaam.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was exceedingly pale, and sat in the arm-chair propped with pillows.
