adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So we went, glad enough of any change.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Instantly the Shaman’s cunning old face became like a mask of ivory.
begverbUS /beɡ/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Surely you had better ask your favours of the lady herself, lord; I do not think that any in reason will be refused to you,” he replied.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
CHAMBERnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading So we went, glad enough of any change.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading Instantly the Shaman’s cunning old face became like a mask of ivory.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Surely you had better ask your favours of the lady herself, lord; I do not think that any in reason will be refused to you,” he replied.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
eatenverbUS /ˈiːtən/
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading So we went, glad enough of any change.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Instantly the Shaman’s cunning old face became like a mask of ivory.
fatefuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtfəl/
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
favoursnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading “Surely you had better ask your favours of the lady herself, lord; I do not think that any in reason will be refused to you,” he replied.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
FriendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading So we went, glad enough of any change.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Surely you had better ask your favours of the lady herself, lord; I do not think that any in reason will be refused to you,” he replied.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Surely you had better ask your favours of the lady herself, lord; I do not think that any in reason will be refused to you,” he replied.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
InstantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly the Shaman’s cunning old face became like a mask of ivory.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading Instantly the Shaman’s cunning old face became like a mask of ivory.
Khania
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Surely you had better ask your favours of the lady herself, lord; I do not think that any in reason will be refused to you,” he replied.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Instantly the Shaman’s cunning old face became like a mask of ivory.
lordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “Surely you had better ask your favours of the lady herself, lord; I do not think that any in reason will be refused to you,” he replied.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading Instantly the Shaman’s cunning old face became like a mask of ivory.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Surely you had better ask your favours of the lady herself, lord; I do not think that any in reason will be refused to you,” he replied.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Instantly the Shaman’s cunning old face became like a mask of ivory.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “Surely you had better ask your favours of the lady herself, lord; I do not think that any in reason will be refused to you,” he replied.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading “Surely you had better ask your favours of the lady herself, lord; I do not think that any in reason will be refused to you,” he replied.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Surely you had better ask your favours of the lady herself, lord; I do not think that any in reason will be refused to you,” he replied.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
SHAMAN'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
Simbri
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So we went, glad enough of any change.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
SurelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Surely you had better ask your favours of the lady herself, lord; I do not think that any in reason will be refused to you,” he replied.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Surely you had better ask your favours of the lady herself, lord; I do not think that any in reason will be refused to you,” he replied.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
towernounUS /ˈtaʊər/
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So we went, glad enough of any change.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE SHAMAN’S CHAMBER One night Simbri asked us to dine with him in his own apartments in the highest tower of the palace--had we but known it, for us a fateful place indeed, for here the last act of the mighty drama was destined to be fulfilled.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When we had eaten Leo grew very thoughtful, then said suddenly--“Friend Simbri, I wish to ask a favour of you--that you will beg the Khania to let us go our ways.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Surely you had better ask your favours of the lady herself, lord; I do not think that any in reason will be refused to you,” he replied.
