used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
Ablano
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From this reading Now on hearing this strange announcement, Ablano pierced Garrofat with his eyes.
acquaintverbUS /əˈkweɪnt/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
Muslim name for the one and only God
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Your probation is almost over.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Now on hearing this strange announcement, Ablano pierced Garrofat with his eyes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With you will go a guard of fifteen soldiers, as befits your rank and station."
befitsverbUS /bɪˈfɪts/
third-person singular of “befit” — accord or comport with
From this reading With you will go a guard of fifteen soldiers, as befits your rank and station."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
BRIGHT-WITS
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From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
dearly loved
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
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 Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
dostauxiliary verbUS /dɑːst/
an old form of “do”, used with “thou”
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
ESCORTnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Now on hearing this strange announcement, Ablano pierced Garrofat with his eyes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading With you will go a guard of fifteen soldiers, as befits your rank and station."
FOILSnounUS /fɔɪlz/
plural of “foil” — a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
GARROFAT
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From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading With you will go a guard of fifteen soldiers, as befits your rank and station."
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading With you will go a guard of fifteen soldiers, as befits your rank and station."
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Now on hearing this strange announcement, Ablano pierced Garrofat with his eyes.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now on hearing this strange announcement, Ablano pierced Garrofat with his eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your probation is almost over.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now on hearing this strange announcement, Ablano pierced Garrofat with his eyes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Your probation is almost over.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
PICKSnounUS /pɪks/
plural of “pick” — the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading Now on hearing this strange announcement, Ablano pierced Garrofat with his eyes.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
probationnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
From this reading "Your probation is almost over.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading With you will go a guard of fifteen soldiers, as befits your rank and station."
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
smirked
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From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading With you will go a guard of fifteen soldiers, as befits your rank and station."
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading With you will go a guard of fifteen soldiers, as befits your rank and station."
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Now on hearing this strange announcement, Ablano pierced Garrofat with his eyes.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now on hearing this strange announcement, Ablano pierced Garrofat with his eyes.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
Verilyadverb
in truth; certainly
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading BRIGHT-WITS PICKS AN ESCORT FOR A JOURNEY AND FOILS THE WICKED DESIGN OF GARROFAT "Verily dost thou deserve success, my dear Prince," smirked Garrofat.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading With you will go a guard of fifteen soldiers, as befits your rank and station."
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your probation is almost over.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Now before I demand any further proof of your wisdom, it is my desire that you travel over the kingdom for a brief time that you may acquaint yourself with the country and people over whom it appears you are destined to rule, by the grace of Allah, and the help of your own bright wits.
