used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading For centuries he had been nursing it, watching the Sarkas always in the niches just above him, yet never being able to attain to their eminence.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading For centuries he had been nursing it, watching the Sarkas always in the niches just above him, yet never being able to attain to their eminence.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
(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 Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading For centuries he had been nursing it, watching the Sarkas always in the niches just above him, yet never being able to attain to their eminence.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You see, there is no change in the plans, save one: I am the master, not you!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading For centuries he had been nursing it, watching the Sarkas always in the niches just above him, yet never being able to attain to their eminence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For centuries he had been nursing it, watching the Sarkas always in the niches just above him, yet never being able to attain to their eminence.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For centuries he had been nursing it, watching the Sarkas always in the niches just above him, yet never being able to attain to their eminence.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
BerylnounUS /ˈberəl/
the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
Beryls
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading For centuries he had been nursing it, watching the Sarkas always in the niches just above him, yet never being able to attain to their eminence.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading You see, there is no change in the plans, save one: I am the master, not you!"
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
concurverbUS /kənˈkɜːr/
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
DalisnounUS /ˈdælɪs/
plural of “dali” — surrealist Spanish painter (1904-1989)
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading For centuries he had been nursing it, watching the Sarkas always in the niches just above him, yet never being able to attain to their eminence.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
geniusesnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəsɪz/
plural of “genius” — someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For centuries he had been nursing it, watching the Sarkas always in the niches just above him, yet never being able to attain to their eminence.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Then what happens to your scheme, Sarka the Third?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For centuries he had been nursing it, watching the Sarkas always in the niches just above him, yet never being able to attain to their eminence.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You see, there is no change in the plans, save one: I am the master, not you!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For centuries he had been nursing it, watching the Sarkas always in the niches just above him, yet never being able to attain to their eminence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
and nothing more
From this reading For centuries he had been nursing it, watching the Sarkas always in the niches just above him, yet never being able to attain to their eminence.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
madmannounUS /ˈmædmæn/
an insane person
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
a particular point in time
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
used to form the superlative
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For centuries he had been nursing it, watching the Sarkas always in the niches just above him, yet never being able to attain to their eminence.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
nichesnounUS /ˈnɪtʃɪz/
plural of “niche” — a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
From this reading For centuries he had been nursing it, watching the Sarkas always in the niches just above him, yet never being able to attain to their eminence.
not any; not one
From this reading You see, there is no change in the plans, save one: I am the master, not you!"
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading For centuries he had been nursing it, watching the Sarkas always in the niches just above him, yet never being able to attain to their eminence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You see, there is no change in the plans, save one: I am the master, not you!"
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading You see, there is no change in the plans, save one: I am the master, not you!"
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
To recall to mind.
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
revolveverbUS /riˈvɑːlv/
turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
Sarka
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then what happens to your scheme, Sarka the Third?
Sarkas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
except for; apart from
From this reading You see, there is no change in the plans, save one: I am the master, not you!"
express in words
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Then what happens to your scheme, Sarka the Third?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, there is no change in the plans, save one: I am the master, not you!"
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For centuries he had been nursing it, watching the Sarkas always in the niches just above him, yet never being able to attain to their eminence.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then what happens to your scheme, Sarka the Third?
in or at that place or location
From this reading You see, there is no change in the plans, save one: I am the master, not you!"
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Then what happens to your scheme, Sarka the Third?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
TunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading For centuries he had been nursing it, watching the Sarkas always in the niches just above him, yet never being able to attain to their eminence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Then what happens to your scheme, Sarka the Third?
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Dalis was not a madman, for the world conceded him place in its list of geniuses next below the three Sarkas, which was high honor indeed; but Dalis possessed in abundance that most universal of all human emotions--jealousy.
but in spite of that
From this reading For centuries he had been nursing it, watching the Sarkas always in the niches just above him, yet never being able to attain to their eminence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _The Beryls in Tune_ "Remember," said Dalis, as the Beryl began to revolve and its humming mounted moment by moment to normal, "that you must concur in whatever I say to the people of the Earth--for if you do not, I swear that I will destroy this Master Beryl!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then what happens to your scheme, Sarka the Third?
