used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The Regent of that dominion, the only Martialist outside my host's family with whom I had yet been able to converse, awaited us in the hall or entrance chamber.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "The Zamptâ," he said, "has called upon me, evidently on your account, and probably with some message from his Suzerain.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading You need not be afraid," he added.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading You need not be afraid," he added.
ambâ
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At this point of our conversation an ambâ entered the room and made certain signs which my host immediately understood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At this point of our conversation an ambâ entered the room and made certain signs which my host immediately understood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At this point of our conversation an ambâ entered the room and made certain signs which my host immediately understood.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this point of our conversation an ambâ entered the room and made certain signs which my host immediately understood.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The Regent of that dominion, the only Martialist outside my host's family with whom I had yet been able to converse, awaited us in the hall or entrance chamber.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You need not be afraid," he added.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Regent of that dominion, the only Martialist outside my host's family with whom I had yet been able to converse, awaited us in the hall or entrance chamber.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "The Zamptâ," he said, "has called upon me, evidently on your account, and probably with some message from his Suzerain.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading At this point of our conversation an ambâ entered the room and made certain signs which my host immediately understood.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The Regent of that dominion, the only Martialist outside my host's family with whom I had yet been able to converse, awaited us in the hall or entrance chamber.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading At this point of our conversation an ambâ entered the room and made certain signs which my host immediately understood.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading The Regent of that dominion, the only Martialist outside my host's family with whom I had yet been able to converse, awaited us in the hall or entrance chamber.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
dominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading The Regent of that dominion, the only Martialist outside my host's family with whom I had yet been able to converse, awaited us in the hall or entrance chamber.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading At this point of our conversation an ambâ entered the room and made certain signs which my host immediately understood.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The Regent of that dominion, the only Martialist outside my host's family with whom I had yet been able to converse, awaited us in the hall or entrance chamber.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "The Zamptâ," he said, "has called upon me, evidently on your account, and probably with some message from his Suzerain.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
a social unit living together
From this reading The Regent of that dominion, the only Martialist outside my host's family with whom I had yet been able to converse, awaited us in the hall or entrance chamber.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "The Zamptâ," he said, "has called upon me, evidently on your account, and probably with some message from his Suzerain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Regent of that dominion, the only Martialist outside my host's family with whom I had yet been able to converse, awaited us in the hall or entrance chamber.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The Regent of that dominion, the only Martialist outside my host's family with whom I had yet been able to converse, awaited us in the hall or entrance chamber.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Zamptâ," he said, "has called upon me, evidently on your account, and probably with some message from his Suzerain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The Zamptâ," he said, "has called upon me, evidently on your account, and probably with some message from his Suzerain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The Zamptâ," he said, "has called upon me, evidently on your account, and probably with some message from his Suzerain.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading At this point of our conversation an ambâ entered the room and made certain signs which my host immediately understood.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The Regent of that dominion, the only Martialist outside my host's family with whom I had yet been able to converse, awaited us in the hall or entrance chamber.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading At this point of our conversation an ambâ entered the room and made certain signs which my host immediately understood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
immediately past
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At this point of our conversation an ambâ entered the room and made certain signs which my host immediately understood.
Martialist
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From this reading The Regent of that dominion, the only Martialist outside my host's family with whom I had yet been able to converse, awaited us in the hall or entrance chamber.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The Zamptâ," he said, "has called upon me, evidently on your account, and probably with some message from his Suzerain.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading "The Zamptâ," he said, "has called upon me, evidently on your account, and probably with some message from his Suzerain.
a particular point in time
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At this point of our conversation an ambâ entered the room and made certain signs which my host immediately understood.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading You need not be afraid," he added.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You need not be afraid," he added.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At this point of our conversation an ambâ entered the room and made certain signs which my host immediately understood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The Zamptâ," he said, "has called upon me, evidently on your account, and probably with some message from his Suzerain.
and nothing more
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Regent of that dominion, the only Martialist outside my host's family with whom I had yet been able to converse, awaited us in the hall or entrance chamber.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading At this point of our conversation an ambâ entered the room and made certain signs which my host immediately understood.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The Regent of that dominion, the only Martialist outside my host's family with whom I had yet been able to converse, awaited us in the hall or entrance chamber.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading At this point of our conversation an ambâ entered the room and made certain signs which my host immediately understood.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "The Zamptâ," he said, "has called upon me, evidently on your account, and probably with some message from his Suzerain.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
show unwillingness towards
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
RegentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading The Regent of that dominion, the only Martialist outside my host's family with whom I had yet been able to converse, awaited us in the hall or entrance chamber.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At this point of our conversation an ambâ entered the room and made certain signs which my host immediately understood.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The Zamptâ," he said, "has called upon me, evidently on your account, and probably with some message from his Suzerain.
get by special effort
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading At this point of our conversation an ambâ entered the room and made certain signs which my host immediately understood.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "The Zamptâ," he said, "has called upon me, evidently on your account, and probably with some message from his Suzerain.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
Suzerainnoun
a state exercising a degree of dominion over a dependent state especially in its foreign affairs
From this reading "The Zamptâ," he said, "has called upon me, evidently on your account, and probably with some message from his Suzerain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At this point of our conversation an ambâ entered the room and made certain signs which my host immediately understood.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this point of our conversation an ambâ entered the room and made certain signs which my host immediately understood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading At this point of our conversation an ambâ entered the room and made certain signs which my host immediately understood.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "The Zamptâ," he said, "has called upon me, evidently on your account, and probably with some message from his Suzerain.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Regent of that dominion, the only Martialist outside my host's family with whom I had yet been able to converse, awaited us in the hall or entrance chamber.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At this point of our conversation an ambâ entered the room and made certain signs which my host immediately understood.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Regent of that dominion, the only Martialist outside my host's family with whom I had yet been able to converse, awaited us in the hall or entrance chamber.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The Zamptâ," he said, "has called upon me, evidently on your account, and probably with some message from his Suzerain.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
the least favorable outcome
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "At worst they would only refuse you protection, and I could secure you from danger under my own roof, and in the last extremity effect your retreat and return to your own planet; supposing for a moment," he added, smiling, "that you are a real being and come from a real world."
but in spite of that
From this reading The Regent of that dominion, the only Martialist outside my host's family with whom I had yet been able to converse, awaited us in the hall or entrance chamber.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You need not be afraid," he added.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The Zamptâ," he said, "has called upon me, evidently on your account, and probably with some message from his Suzerain.
Zamptâ
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From this reading "The Zamptâ," he said, "has called upon me, evidently on your account, and probably with some message from his Suzerain.
