used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
Adeline
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From this reading To her chamber through the late afternoon Adeline had brought reports of His Highness’ proclamation of the royal alliance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading To her chamber through the late afternoon Adeline had brought reports of His Highness’ proclamation of the royal alliance.
in the past
From this reading Long ago, when first she had become an object of diabolic clemency, Dolores had supposed that, come a day, she was to pay a price.
(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 When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading To her chamber through the late afternoon Adeline had brought reports of His Highness’ proclamation of the royal alliance.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Long ago, when first she had become an object of diabolic clemency, Dolores had supposed that, come a day, she was to pay a price.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Long ago, when first she had become an object of diabolic clemency, Dolores had supposed that, come a day, she was to pay a price.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading To her chamber through the late afternoon Adeline had brought reports of His Highness’ proclamation of the royal alliance.
casteth
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From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading To her chamber through the late afternoon Adeline had brought reports of His Highness’ proclamation of the royal alliance.
clemencynounUS /ˈklemənsi/
good weather with comfortable temperatures
From this reading Long ago, when first she had become an object of diabolic clemency, Dolores had supposed that, come a day, she was to pay a price.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
coinagenounUS /ˈkɔɪnɪdʒ/
coins collectively
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Long ago, when first she had become an object of diabolic clemency, Dolores had supposed that, come a day, she was to pay a price.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
daisnounUS /deɪz/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Long ago, when first she had become an object of diabolic clemency, Dolores had supposed that, come a day, she was to pay a price.
well in the past; former
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
diabolicadjective
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading Long ago, when first she had become an object of diabolic clemency, Dolores had supposed that, come a day, she was to pay a price.
Dolores
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From this reading Long ago, when first she had become an object of diabolic clemency, Dolores had supposed that, come a day, she was to pay a price.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
electriciansnounUS /ɪlekˈtrɪʃənz/
plural of “electrician” — a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
escutcheonnoun
a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
divisible by two
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
figsnounUS /fɪɡz/
plural of “fig” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
figtree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Long ago, when first she had become an object of diabolic clemency, Dolores had supposed that, come a day, she was to pay a price.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Long ago, when first she had become an object of diabolic clemency, Dolores had supposed that, come a day, she was to pay a price.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
high-noon
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From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading To her chamber through the late afternoon Adeline had brought reports of His Highness’ proclamation of the royal alliance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading To her chamber through the late afternoon Adeline had brought reports of His Highness’ proclamation of the royal alliance.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long ago, when first she had become an object of diabolic clemency, Dolores had supposed that, come a day, she was to pay a price.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Long ago, when first she had become an object of diabolic clemency, Dolores had supposed that, come a day, she was to pay a price.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Long ago, when first she had become an object of diabolic clemency, Dolores had supposed that, come a day, she was to pay a price.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Long ago, when first she had become an object of diabolic clemency, Dolores had supposed that, come a day, she was to pay a price.
pridefuladjective
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
proclamationnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/
a formal public statement
From this reading To her chamber through the late afternoon Adeline had brought reports of His Highness’ proclamation of the royal alliance.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
regaladjectiveUS /ˈriːɡəl/
belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading To her chamber through the late afternoon Adeline had brought reports of His Highness’ proclamation of the royal alliance.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading To her chamber through the late afternoon Adeline had brought reports of His Highness’ proclamation of the royal alliance.
done under pressure
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
sackclothnoun
a garment made of coarse sacking; formerly worn as an indication of remorse
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
scrollnounUS /skroʊl/
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
Soul-sick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
a quantity of money
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
required or under orders
From this reading Long ago, when first she had become an object of diabolic clemency, Dolores had supposed that, come a day, she was to pay a price.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Long ago, when first she had become an object of diabolic clemency, Dolores had supposed that, come a day, she was to pay a price.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
throne-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading To her chamber through the late afternoon Adeline had brought reports of His Highness’ proclamation of the royal alliance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Long ago, when first she had become an object of diabolic clemency, Dolores had supposed that, come a day, she was to pay a price.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When, after all the public pomp and private pose of her regal rites, her new lord escorted her into the throne-room---- Not until he stretched his arm in prideful gesture toward the escutcheon over the dais---- Soul-sick, she realized then the sum and coinage of that price.
untimelyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪmli/
badly timed
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Long ago, when first she had become an object of diabolic clemency, Dolores had supposed that, come a day, she was to pay a price.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
at the time that
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although he could not quiet the unprecedented storm which had raged since high-noon and his electricians had failed utterly to swing the imitation sun low enough to send a single gleam through the clouds on this his wedding day, preparations had been rushed.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading “_And the sun became as sackcloth of hair and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a figtree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind; and the heavens departed as a scroll when it is rolled away; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places._”
