used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few words explained all that was necessary.
(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 A few words explained all that was necessary.
ambâ
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From this reading I sent an ambâ to summon Davilo, gathered the garments that Eveena had thrown off, and removed them to the death-chamber.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I sent an ambâ to summon Davilo, gathered the garments that Eveena had thrown off, and removed them to the death-chamber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leading Eveena from the room, I hastily dictated every precaution that could diminish the danger to her and others.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading When the first arrangements were made, and I had paid the fee of Astona, the woman-physician, I passed out into the garden, and Davilo met me at the door of the peristyle.
Astona
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From this reading When the first arrangements were made, and I had paid the fee of Astona, the woman-physician, I passed out into the garden, and Davilo met me at the door of the peristyle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the first arrangements were made, and I had paid the fee of Astona, the woman-physician, I passed out into the garden, and Davilo met me at the door of the peristyle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Velna had run risks that could not well be increased, and on her and on myself must devolve what remained to be done.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Leading Eveena from the room, I hastily dictated every precaution that could diminish the danger to her and others.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Leading Eveena from the room, I hastily dictated every precaution that could diminish the danger to her and others.
Davilo
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From this reading I sent an ambâ to summon Davilo, gathered the garments that Eveena had thrown off, and removed them to the death-chamber.
death-chamber
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From this reading I sent an ambâ to summon Davilo, gathered the garments that Eveena had thrown off, and removed them to the death-chamber.
devolveverbUS /dɪˈvɑːlv/
pass on or delegate to another
From this reading Velna had run risks that could not well be increased, and on her and on myself must devolve what remained to be done.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading Leading Eveena from the room, I hastily dictated every precaution that could diminish the danger to her and others.
diminishverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading Leading Eveena from the room, I hastily dictated every precaution that could diminish the danger to her and others.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Velna had run risks that could not well be increased, and on her and on myself must devolve what remained to be done.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When the first arrangements were made, and I had paid the fee of Astona, the woman-physician, I passed out into the garden, and Davilo met me at the door of the peristyle.
Eveena
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From this reading Leading Eveena from the room, I hastily dictated every precaution that could diminish the danger to her and others.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Leading Eveena from the room, I hastily dictated every precaution that could diminish the danger to her and others.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading A few words explained all that was necessary.
feenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading When the first arrangements were made, and I had paid the fee of Astona, the woman-physician, I passed out into the garden, and Davilo met me at the door of the peristyle.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few words explained all that was necessary.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the first arrangements were made, and I had paid the fee of Astona, the woman-physician, I passed out into the garden, and Davilo met me at the door of the peristyle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Leading Eveena from the room, I hastily dictated every precaution that could diminish the danger to her and others.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading When the first arrangements were made, and I had paid the fee of Astona, the woman-physician, I passed out into the garden, and Davilo met me at the door of the peristyle.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading I sent an ambâ to summon Davilo, gathered the garments that Eveena had thrown off, and removed them to the death-chamber.
brought together in one place
From this reading I sent an ambâ to summon Davilo, gathered the garments that Eveena had thrown off, and removed them to the death-chamber.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Velna had run risks that could not well be increased, and on her and on myself must devolve what remained to be done.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Leading Eveena from the room, I hastily dictated every precaution that could diminish the danger to her and others.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Leading Eveena from the room, I hastily dictated every precaution that could diminish the danger to her and others.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Leading Eveena from the room, I hastily dictated every precaution that could diminish the danger to her and others.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Velna had run risks that could not well be increased, and on her and on myself must devolve what remained to be done.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When the first arrangements were made, and I had paid the fee of Astona, the woman-physician, I passed out into the garden, and Davilo met me at the door of the peristyle.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Leading Eveena from the room, I hastily dictated every precaution that could diminish the danger to her and others.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When the first arrangements were made, and I had paid the fee of Astona, the woman-physician, I passed out into the garden, and Davilo met me at the door of the peristyle.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the first arrangements were made, and I had paid the fee of Astona, the woman-physician, I passed out into the garden, and Davilo met me at the door of the peristyle.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When the first arrangements were made, and I had paid the fee of Astona, the woman-physician, I passed out into the garden, and Davilo met me at the door of the peristyle.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Velna had run risks that could not well be increased, and on her and on myself must devolve what remained to be done.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Velna had run risks that could not well be increased, and on her and on myself must devolve what remained to be done.
absolutely essential
From this reading A few words explained all that was necessary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Velna had run risks that could not well be increased, and on her and on myself must devolve what remained to be done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the first arrangements were made, and I had paid the fee of Astona, the woman-physician, I passed out into the garden, and Davilo met me at the door of the peristyle.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I sent an ambâ to summon Davilo, gathered the garments that Eveena had thrown off, and removed them to the death-chamber.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Velna had run risks that could not well be increased, and on her and on myself must devolve what remained to be done.
others
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From this reading Leading Eveena from the room, I hastily dictated every precaution that could diminish the danger to her and others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the first arrangements were made, and I had paid the fee of Astona, the woman-physician, I passed out into the garden, and Davilo met me at the door of the peristyle.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading When the first arrangements were made, and I had paid the fee of Astona, the woman-physician, I passed out into the garden, and Davilo met me at the door of the peristyle.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When the first arrangements were made, and I had paid the fee of Astona, the woman-physician, I passed out into the garden, and Davilo met me at the door of the peristyle.
peristylenounUS /ˈperəstaɪl/
a colonnade surrounding a building or enclosing a court
From this reading When the first arrangements were made, and I had paid the fee of Astona, the woman-physician, I passed out into the garden, and Davilo met me at the door of the peristyle.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Leading Eveena from the room, I hastily dictated every precaution that could diminish the danger to her and others.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Velna had run risks that could not well be increased, and on her and on myself must devolve what remained to be done.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading I sent an ambâ to summon Davilo, gathered the garments that Eveena had thrown off, and removed them to the death-chamber.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Velna had run risks that could not well be increased, and on her and on myself must devolve what remained to be done.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Leading Eveena from the room, I hastily dictated every precaution that could diminish the danger to her and others.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Velna had run risks that could not well be increased, and on her and on myself must devolve what remained to be done.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I sent an ambâ to summon Davilo, gathered the garments that Eveena had thrown off, and removed them to the death-chamber.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading I sent an ambâ to summon Davilo, gathered the garments that Eveena had thrown off, and removed them to the death-chamber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Leading Eveena from the room, I hastily dictated every precaution that could diminish the danger to her and others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leading Eveena from the room, I hastily dictated every precaution that could diminish the danger to her and others.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I sent an ambâ to summon Davilo, gathered the garments that Eveena had thrown off, and removed them to the death-chamber.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading I sent an ambâ to summon Davilo, gathered the garments that Eveena had thrown off, and removed them to the death-chamber.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leading Eveena from the room, I hastily dictated every precaution that could diminish the danger to her and others.
Velna
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From this reading Velna had run risks that could not well be increased, and on her and on myself must devolve what remained to be done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few words explained all that was necessary.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Velna had run risks that could not well be increased, and on her and on myself must devolve what remained to be done.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the first arrangements were made, and I had paid the fee of Astona, the woman-physician, I passed out into the garden, and Davilo met me at the door of the peristyle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Velna had run risks that could not well be increased, and on her and on myself must devolve what remained to be done.
at the time that
From this reading When the first arrangements were made, and I had paid the fee of Astona, the woman-physician, I passed out into the garden, and Davilo met me at the door of the peristyle.
woman-physician
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From this reading When the first arrangements were made, and I had paid the fee of Astona, the woman-physician, I passed out into the garden, and Davilo met me at the door of the peristyle.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A few words explained all that was necessary.
