used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What news can you bring of the prisoners?" asked the king, as the man lay prostrate before him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What news can you bring of the prisoners?" asked the king, as the man lay prostrate before him.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading They await death with calmness, for it is sweet to die by thy will."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "What news can you bring of the prisoners?" asked the king, as the man lay prostrate before him.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "What news can you bring of the prisoners?" asked the king, as the man lay prostrate before him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading They await death with calmness, for it is sweet to die by thy will."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "What news can you bring of the prisoners?" asked the king, as the man lay prostrate before him.
Datis
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From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They await death with calmness, for it is sweet to die by thy will."
wanted intensely
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading They await death with calmness, for it is sweet to die by thy will."
the organ of sight
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These moments Phanes made use of for putting various questions on important points to the nobles who were present.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What news can you bring of the prisoners?" asked the king, as the man lay prostrate before him.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
of great significance or value
From this reading These moments Phanes made use of for putting various questions on important points to the nobles who were present.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They await death with calmness, for it is sweet to die by thy will."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They await death with calmness, for it is sweet to die by thy will."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "What news can you bring of the prisoners?" asked the king, as the man lay prostrate before him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading These moments Phanes made use of for putting various questions on important points to the nobles who were present.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "What news can you bring of the prisoners?" asked the king, as the man lay prostrate before him.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading These moments Phanes made use of for putting various questions on important points to the nobles who were present.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "What news can you bring of the prisoners?" asked the king, as the man lay prostrate before him.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading These moments Phanes made use of for putting various questions on important points to the nobles who were present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These moments Phanes made use of for putting various questions on important points to the nobles who were present.
Phanes
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From this reading These moments Phanes made use of for putting various questions on important points to the nobles who were present.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading These moments Phanes made use of for putting various questions on important points to the nobles who were present.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading These moments Phanes made use of for putting various questions on important points to the nobles who were present.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "What news can you bring of the prisoners?" asked the king, as the man lay prostrate before him.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading "What news can you bring of the prisoners?" asked the king, as the man lay prostrate before him.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading These moments Phanes made use of for putting various questions on important points to the nobles who were present.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading These moments Phanes made use of for putting various questions on important points to the nobles who were present.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading They await death with calmness, for it is sweet to die by thy will."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These moments Phanes made use of for putting various questions on important points to the nobles who were present.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They await death with calmness, for it is sweet to die by thy will."
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading They await death with calmness, for it is sweet to die by thy will."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These moments Phanes made use of for putting various questions on important points to the nobles who were present.
the act of using
From this reading These moments Phanes made use of for putting various questions on important points to the nobles who were present.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading These moments Phanes made use of for putting various questions on important points to the nobles who were present.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading "Victory to the king!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These moments Phanes made use of for putting various questions on important points to the nobles who were present.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What news can you bring of the prisoners?" asked the king, as the man lay prostrate before him.
which person or people
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They await death with calmness, for it is sweet to die by thy will."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Datis, the so-called "eye of the king," who held the office filled in modern days by a minister of police, hurried from the room, returning in a few minutes with the desired officer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What news can you bring of the prisoners?" asked the king, as the man lay prostrate before him.
