used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But a sudden thought darkened his brow again directly, and in a low voice he asked: "When was Croesus executed?"
anew
From this reading But a sudden thought darkened his brow again directly, and in a low voice he asked: "When was Croesus executed?"
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Can Croesus still be alive?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But a sudden thought darkened his brow again directly, and in a low voice he asked: "When was Croesus executed?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But a sudden thought darkened his brow again directly, and in a low voice he asked: "When was Croesus executed?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The man trembled at this question; the perspiration stood on his forehead, and he could scarcely stammer the words: "He is.... he has.... we thought...."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Can Croesus still be alive?
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading But a sudden thought darkened his brow again directly, and in a low voice he asked: "When was Croesus executed?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a sudden thought darkened his brow again directly, and in a low voice he asked: "When was Croesus executed?"
Cambyses
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From this reading "What did you think?" interrupted Cambyses, and a new light of hope seemed to dawn in his mind.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can Croesus still be alive?
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "Is it possible, that you did not carry out my orders at once?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The man trembled at this question; the perspiration stood on his forehead, and he could scarcely stammer the words: "He is.... he has.... we thought...."
Croesusnoun
last king of Lydia (died in 546 BC)
From this reading But a sudden thought darkened his brow again directly, and in a low voice he asked: "When was Croesus executed?"
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading But a sudden thought darkened his brow again directly, and in a low voice he asked: "When was Croesus executed?"
the first light of day
From this reading "What did you think?" interrupted Cambyses, and a new light of hope seemed to dawn in his mind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "What did you think?" interrupted Cambyses, and a new light of hope seemed to dawn in his mind.
without deviation
From this reading But a sudden thought darkened his brow again directly, and in a low voice he asked: "When was Croesus executed?"
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading But a sudden thought darkened his brow again directly, and in a low voice he asked: "When was Croesus executed?"
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The man trembled at this question; the perspiration stood on his forehead, and he could scarcely stammer the words: "He is.... he has.... we thought...."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man trembled at this question; the perspiration stood on his forehead, and he could scarcely stammer the words: "He is.... he has.... we thought...."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But a sudden thought darkened his brow again directly, and in a low voice he asked: "When was Croesus executed?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But a sudden thought darkened his brow again directly, and in a low voice he asked: "When was Croesus executed?"
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "What did you think?" interrupted Cambyses, and a new light of hope seemed to dawn in his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But a sudden thought darkened his brow again directly, and in a low voice he asked: "When was Croesus executed?"
discontinued temporarily
From this reading "What did you think?" interrupted Cambyses, and a new light of hope seemed to dawn in his mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man trembled at this question; the perspiration stood on his forehead, and he could scarcely stammer the words: "He is.... he has.... we thought...."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Is it possible, that you did not carry out my orders at once?
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "What did you think?" interrupted Cambyses, and a new light of hope seemed to dawn in his mind.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But a sudden thought darkened his brow again directly, and in a low voice he asked: "When was Croesus executed?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man trembled at this question; the perspiration stood on his forehead, and he could scarcely stammer the words: "He is.... he has.... we thought...."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "What did you think?" interrupted Cambyses, and a new light of hope seemed to dawn in his mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Is it possible, that you did not carry out my orders at once?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "What did you think?" interrupted Cambyses, and a new light of hope seemed to dawn in his mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Is it possible, that you did not carry out my orders at once?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What did you think?" interrupted Cambyses, and a new light of hope seemed to dawn in his mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The man trembled at this question; the perspiration stood on his forehead, and he could scarcely stammer the words: "He is.... he has.... we thought...."
on one occasion
From this reading "Is it possible, that you did not carry out my orders at once?
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Is it possible, that you did not carry out my orders at once?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Is it possible, that you did not carry out my orders at once?
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading The man trembled at this question; the perspiration stood on his forehead, and he could scarcely stammer the words: "He is.... he has.... we thought...."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "Is it possible, that you did not carry out my orders at once?
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The man trembled at this question; the perspiration stood on his forehead, and he could scarcely stammer the words: "He is.... he has.... we thought...."
only a very short time before
From this reading The man trembled at this question; the perspiration stood on his forehead, and he could scarcely stammer the words: "He is.... he has.... we thought...."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "What did you think?" interrupted Cambyses, and a new light of hope seemed to dawn in his mind.
stammerverbUS /ˈstæmər/
speak haltingly
From this reading The man trembled at this question; the perspiration stood on his forehead, and he could scarcely stammer the words: "He is.... he has.... we thought...."
not in physical motion
From this reading Can Croesus still be alive?
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The man trembled at this question; the perspiration stood on his forehead, and he could scarcely stammer the words: "He is.... he has.... we thought...."
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading But a sudden thought darkened his brow again directly, and in a low voice he asked: "When was Croesus executed?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Is it possible, that you did not carry out my orders at once?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The man trembled at this question; the perspiration stood on his forehead, and he could scarcely stammer the words: "He is.... he has.... we thought...."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "What did you think?" interrupted Cambyses, and a new light of hope seemed to dawn in his mind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The man trembled at this question; the perspiration stood on his forehead, and he could scarcely stammer the words: "He is.... he has.... we thought...."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But a sudden thought darkened his brow again directly, and in a low voice he asked: "When was Croesus executed?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What did you think?" interrupted Cambyses, and a new light of hope seemed to dawn in his mind.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading The man trembled at this question; the perspiration stood on his forehead, and he could scarcely stammer the words: "He is.... he has.... we thought...."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But a sudden thought darkened his brow again directly, and in a low voice he asked: "When was Croesus executed?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But a sudden thought darkened his brow again directly, and in a low voice he asked: "When was Croesus executed?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The man trembled at this question; the perspiration stood on his forehead, and he could scarcely stammer the words: "He is.... he has.... we thought...."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What did you think?" interrupted Cambyses, and a new light of hope seemed to dawn in his mind.
at the time that
From this reading But a sudden thought darkened his brow again directly, and in a low voice he asked: "When was Croesus executed?"
the words that are spoken
From this reading The man trembled at this question; the perspiration stood on his forehead, and he could scarcely stammer the words: "He is.... he has.... we thought...."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What did you think?" interrupted Cambyses, and a new light of hope seemed to dawn in his mind.
