used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
a-piece
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From this reading I think we shall be able to find a satrapy a-piece for them, as compensation for to-night's undeserved imprisonment.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I think we shall be able to find a satrapy a-piece for them, as compensation for to-night's undeserved imprisonment.
(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 Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading To you, my Greek friend, I am deeply indebted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Go to your sons, you anxious, troubled fathers, and assure them of my mercy and favor.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
make certain of
From this reading Go to your sons, you anxious, troubled fathers, and assure them of my mercy and favor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
Cambyses
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From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading I think we shall be able to find a satrapy a-piece for them, as compensation for to-night's undeserved imprisonment.
complyverbUS /kəmˈplaɪ/
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading To you, my Greek friend, I am deeply indebted.
eunuchnounUS /ˈjuːnək/
a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Go to your sons, you anxious, troubled fathers, and assure them of my mercy and favor.
promote over another
From this reading Go to your sons, you anxious, troubled fathers, and assure them of my mercy and favor.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I think we shall be able to find a satrapy a-piece for them, as compensation for to-night's undeserved imprisonment.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading To you, my Greek friend, I am deeply indebted.
the act of giving
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Go to your sons, you anxious, troubled fathers, and assure them of my mercy and favor.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading To you, my Greek friend, I am deeply indebted.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think we shall be able to find a satrapy a-piece for them, as compensation for to-night's undeserved imprisonment.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading I think we shall be able to find a satrapy a-piece for them, as compensation for to-night's undeserved imprisonment.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading To you, my Greek friend, I am deeply indebted.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Go to your sons, you anxious, troubled fathers, and assure them of my mercy and favor.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Go to your sons, you anxious, troubled fathers, and assure them of my mercy and favor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Go to your sons, you anxious, troubled fathers, and assure them of my mercy and favor.
on one occasion
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
and nothing more
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
Phanes
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From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
satrapy
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From this reading I think we shall be able to find a satrapy a-piece for them, as compensation for to-night's undeserved imprisonment.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I think we shall be able to find a satrapy a-piece for them, as compensation for to-night's undeserved imprisonment.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
a male human offspring
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Go to your sons, you anxious, troubled fathers, and assure them of my mercy and favor.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Go to your sons, you anxious, troubled fathers, and assure them of my mercy and favor.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think we shall be able to find a satrapy a-piece for them, as compensation for to-night's undeserved imprisonment.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
to-night's
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From this reading I think we shall be able to find a satrapy a-piece for them, as compensation for to-night's undeserved imprisonment.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Go to your sons, you anxious, troubled fathers, and assure them of my mercy and favor.
undeservedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈzɜːrvd/
not deserved or earned
From this reading I think we shall be able to find a satrapy a-piece for them, as compensation for to-night's undeserved imprisonment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I think we shall be able to find a satrapy a-piece for them, as compensation for to-night's undeserved imprisonment.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Cambyses prepared at once to comply with his mother's wish, at the same time giving Phanes his hand to kiss, a rare honor, only shown to those that ate at the king's table, and saying: "All the prisoners are to be set at liberty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he finished speaking, a eunuch was brought into the hall, sent by the king's mother to ask an interview for herself with her son.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Go to your sons, you anxious, troubled fathers, and assure them of my mercy and favor.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Go to your sons, you anxious, troubled fathers, and assure them of my mercy and favor.
