alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The huge building was filled in all parts by the followers of the embassy, nearly three hundred in number, and by the high guests themselves, to whom every possible attention was paid.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Prexaspes alone, the ambassador from Cambyses, had already set out for Persia, in order to inform the king of the successful issue of his suit.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Prexaspes alone, the ambassador from Cambyses, had already set out for Persia, in order to inform the king of the successful issue of his suit.
Amasis
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From this reading The palace of Amasis was full of life and stir.
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading Prexaspes alone, the ambassador from Cambyses, had already set out for Persia, in order to inform the king of the successful issue of his suit.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The palace of Amasis was full of life and stir.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The huge building was filled in all parts by the followers of the embassy, nearly three hundred in number, and by the high guests themselves, to whom every possible attention was paid.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The huge building was filled in all parts by the followers of the embassy, nearly three hundred in number, and by the high guests themselves, to whom every possible attention was paid.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The huge building was filled in all parts by the followers of the embassy, nearly three hundred in number, and by the high guests themselves, to whom every possible attention was paid.
Cambyses
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From this reading Prexaspes alone, the ambassador from Cambyses, had already set out for Persia, in order to inform the king of the successful issue of his suit.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The courts of the palace swarmed with guards and officials, with young priests and slaves, all in splendid festal raiment.
embassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading The other members of the Persian embassy had returned to Sais from their excursion up the Nile to the pyramids.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The huge building was filled in all parts by the followers of the embassy, nearly three hundred in number, and by the high guests themselves, to whom every possible attention was paid.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The other members of the Persian embassy had returned to Sais from their excursion up the Nile to the pyramids.
festaladjective
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading The courts of the palace swarmed with guards and officials, with young priests and slaves, all in splendid festal raiment.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The huge building was filled in all parts by the followers of the embassy, nearly three hundred in number, and by the high guests themselves, to whom every possible attention was paid.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading The huge building was filled in all parts by the followers of the embassy, nearly three hundred in number, and by the high guests themselves, to whom every possible attention was paid.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Prexaspes alone, the ambassador from Cambyses, had already set out for Persia, in order to inform the king of the successful issue of his suit.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The other members of the Persian embassy had returned to Sais from their excursion up the Nile to the pyramids.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The palace of Amasis was full of life and stir.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The courts of the palace swarmed with guards and officials, with young priests and slaves, all in splendid festal raiment.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The huge building was filled in all parts by the followers of the embassy, nearly three hundred in number, and by the high guests themselves, to whom every possible attention was paid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The other members of the Persian embassy had returned to Sais from their excursion up the Nile to the pyramids.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The huge building was filled in all parts by the followers of the embassy, nearly three hundred in number, and by the high guests themselves, to whom every possible attention was paid.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Prexaspes alone, the ambassador from Cambyses, had already set out for Persia, in order to inform the king of the successful issue of his suit.
hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The huge building was filled in all parts by the followers of the embassy, nearly three hundred in number, and by the high guests themselves, to whom every possible attention was paid.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading The huge building was filled in all parts by the followers of the embassy, nearly three hundred in number, and by the high guests themselves, to whom every possible attention was paid.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Prexaspes alone, the ambassador from Cambyses, had already set out for Persia, in order to inform the king of the successful issue of his suit.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Prexaspes alone, the ambassador from Cambyses, had already set out for Persia, in order to inform the king of the successful issue of his suit.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Prexaspes alone, the ambassador from Cambyses, had already set out for Persia, in order to inform the king of the successful issue of his suit.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Prexaspes alone, the ambassador from Cambyses, had already set out for Persia, in order to inform the king of the successful issue of his suit.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The palace of Amasis was full of life and stir.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The other members of the Persian embassy had returned to Sais from their excursion up the Nile to the pyramids.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The huge building was filled in all parts by the followers of the embassy, nearly three hundred in number, and by the high guests themselves, to whom every possible attention was paid.
NilenounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading The other members of the Persian embassy had returned to Sais from their excursion up the Nile to the pyramids.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The huge building was filled in all parts by the followers of the embassy, nearly three hundred in number, and by the high guests themselves, to whom every possible attention was paid.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The other members of the Persian embassy had returned to Sais from their excursion up the Nile to the pyramids.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading The courts of the palace swarmed with guards and officials, with young priests and slaves, all in splendid festal raiment.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Prexaspes alone, the ambassador from Cambyses, had already set out for Persia, in order to inform the king of the successful issue of his suit.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other members of the Persian embassy had returned to Sais from their excursion up the Nile to the pyramids.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Prexaspes alone, the ambassador from Cambyses, had already set out for Persia, in order to inform the king of the successful issue of his suit.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The huge building was filled in all parts by the followers of the embassy, nearly three hundred in number, and by the high guests themselves, to whom every possible attention was paid.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The palace of Amasis was full of life and stir.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading The huge building was filled in all parts by the followers of the embassy, nearly three hundred in number, and by the high guests themselves, to whom every possible attention was paid.
PersianounUS /ˈpɜːrʒə/
an empire in southern Asia created by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC and destroyed by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC
From this reading Prexaspes alone, the ambassador from Cambyses, had already set out for Persia, in order to inform the king of the successful issue of his suit.
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading The other members of the Persian embassy had returned to Sais from their excursion up the Nile to the pyramids.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The huge building was filled in all parts by the followers of the embassy, nearly three hundred in number, and by the high guests themselves, to whom every possible attention was paid.
Prexaspes
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From this reading Prexaspes alone, the ambassador from Cambyses, had already set out for Persia, in order to inform the king of the successful issue of his suit.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The courts of the palace swarmed with guards and officials, with young priests and slaves, all in splendid festal raiment.
pyramidsnounUS /ˈpɪrəmɪdz/
plural of “pyramid” — a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
From this reading The other members of the Persian embassy had returned to Sais from their excursion up the Nile to the pyramids.
raimentnoun
especially fine or decorative clothing
From this reading The courts of the palace swarmed with guards and officials, with young priests and slaves, all in splendid festal raiment.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The other members of the Persian embassy had returned to Sais from their excursion up the Nile to the pyramids.
Sais
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From this reading The other members of the Persian embassy had returned to Sais from their excursion up the Nile to the pyramids.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Prexaspes alone, the ambassador from Cambyses, had already set out for Persia, in order to inform the king of the successful issue of his suit.
slavesnounUS /sleɪvz/
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading The courts of the palace swarmed with guards and officials, with young priests and slaves, all in splendid festal raiment.
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The courts of the palace swarmed with guards and officials, with young priests and slaves, all in splendid festal raiment.
stirverbUS /stɜːr/
move an implement through
From this reading The palace of Amasis was full of life and stir.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Prexaspes alone, the ambassador from Cambyses, had already set out for Persia, in order to inform the king of the successful issue of his suit.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Prexaspes alone, the ambassador from Cambyses, had already set out for Persia, in order to inform the king of the successful issue of his suit.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading The courts of the palace swarmed with guards and officials, with young priests and slaves, all in splendid festal raiment.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The other members of the Persian embassy had returned to Sais from their excursion up the Nile to the pyramids.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The other members of the Persian embassy had returned to Sais from their excursion up the Nile to the pyramids.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The huge building was filled in all parts by the followers of the embassy, nearly three hundred in number, and by the high guests themselves, to whom every possible attention was paid.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The huge building was filled in all parts by the followers of the embassy, nearly three hundred in number, and by the high guests themselves, to whom every possible attention was paid.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The other members of the Persian embassy had returned to Sais from their excursion up the Nile to the pyramids.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The other members of the Persian embassy had returned to Sais from their excursion up the Nile to the pyramids.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The palace of Amasis was full of life and stir.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The huge building was filled in all parts by the followers of the embassy, nearly three hundred in number, and by the high guests themselves, to whom every possible attention was paid.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The courts of the palace swarmed with guards and officials, with young priests and slaves, all in splendid festal raiment.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The courts of the palace swarmed with guards and officials, with young priests and slaves, all in splendid festal raiment.
