used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
ABLANO
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From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Connecting the circles were thinner lines; and at the points where they met there were round spots numbered from one to nine.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another spot, numbered ten, stood outside the circle, but was connected thereto by a thin curved line.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Connecting the circles were thinner lines; and at the points where they met there were round spots numbered from one to nine.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
BRIGHT-WITS
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From this reading BRIGHT-WITS GROWS JEALOUS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Another spot, numbered ten, stood outside the circle, but was connected thereto by a thin curved line.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Another spot, numbered ten, stood outside the circle, but was connected thereto by a thin curved line.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Another spot, numbered ten, stood outside the circle, but was connected thereto by a thin curved line.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading On it were inscribed three circles in heavy lines, one within the other.
being joined in close association
From this reading Another spot, numbered ten, stood outside the circle, but was connected thereto by a thin curved line.
ConnectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading Connecting the circles were thinner lines; and at the points where they met there were round spots numbered from one to nine.
COUNSELSnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading Another spot, numbered ten, stood outside the circle, but was connected thereto by a thin curved line.
endwiseadverb
on end or upright
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Connecting the circles were thinner lines; and at the points where they met there were round spots numbered from one to nine.
GROWSverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS GROWS JEALOUS.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading On it were inscribed three circles in heavy lines, one within the other.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On it were inscribed three circles in heavy lines, one within the other.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading On it were inscribed three circles in heavy lines, one within the other.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On it were inscribed three circles in heavy lines, one within the other.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS GROWS JEALOUS.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Another spot, numbered ten, stood outside the circle, but was connected thereto by a thin curved line.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading On it were inscribed three circles in heavy lines, one within the other.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Connecting the circles were thinner lines; and at the points where they met there were round spots numbered from one to nine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Connecting the circles were thinner lines; and at the points where they met there were round spots numbered from one to nine.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading Connecting the circles were thinner lines; and at the points where they met there were round spots numbered from one to nine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On it were inscribed three circles in heavy lines, one within the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On it were inscribed three circles in heavy lines, one within the other.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Another spot, numbered ten, stood outside the circle, but was connected thereto by a thin curved line.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Connecting the circles were thinner lines; and at the points where they met there were round spots numbered from one to nine.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Connecting the circles were thinner lines; and at the points where they met there were round spots numbered from one to nine.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Another spot, numbered ten, stood outside the circle, but was connected thereto by a thin curved line.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading Connecting the circles were thinner lines; and at the points where they met there were round spots numbered from one to nine.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Another spot, numbered ten, stood outside the circle, but was connected thereto by a thin curved line.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Another spot, numbered ten, stood outside the circle, but was connected thereto by a thin curved line.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Connecting the circles were thinner lines; and at the points where they met there were round spots numbered from one to nine.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading Another spot, numbered ten, stood outside the circle, but was connected thereto by a thin curved line.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Connecting the circles were thinner lines; and at the points where they met there were round spots numbered from one to nine.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Another spot, numbered ten, stood outside the circle, but was connected thereto by a thin curved line.
thinnernounUS /ˈθɪnər/
a diluting agent
From this reading Connecting the circles were thinner lines; and at the points where they met there were round spots numbered from one to nine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On it were inscribed three circles in heavy lines, one within the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another spot, numbered ten, stood outside the circle, but was connected thereto by a thin curved line.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On it were inscribed three circles in heavy lines, one within the other.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ABLANO COUNSELS THE PRINCE TO BE PATIENT Now, on a signal, four slaves rolled into the Audience Chamber what appeared to be a huge table set up endwise between two posts.
in or at the place that
From this reading Connecting the circles were thinner lines; and at the points where they met there were round spots numbered from one to nine.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading On it were inscribed three circles in heavy lines, one within the other.
