used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
(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 Now all the kings round coveted the kingdom of Benares.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
Benares
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From this reading Now all the kings round coveted the kingdom of Benares.
BuddhanounUS /ˈbuːdə/
founder of Buddhism (c 563-483 BC)
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
the act of burning something
From this reading On the wall were festooned wreaths and garlands of fragrant flowers, and a lamp fed with scented oil was always burning there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading Round his stall were hung crimson curtains, while overhead was a canopy studded with stars of gold.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading Now all the kings round coveted the kingdom of Benares.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Round his stall were hung crimson curtains, while overhead was a canopy studded with stars of gold.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Round his stall were hung crimson curtains, while overhead was a canopy studded with stars of gold.
Destrier
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From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
festoonedverbUS /ˌfeˈstuːnd/
past form of “festoon” — decorate with strings of flowers
From this reading On the wall were festooned wreaths and garlands of fragrant flowers, and a lamp fed with scented oil was always burning there.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading On the wall were festooned wreaths and garlands of fragrant flowers, and a lamp fed with scented oil was always burning there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading On the wall were festooned wreaths and garlands of fragrant flowers, and a lamp fed with scented oil was always burning there.
garlands
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From this reading On the wall were festooned wreaths and garlands of fragrant flowers, and a lamp fed with scented oil was always burning there.
coins made of gold
From this reading Round his stall were hung crimson curtains, while overhead was a canopy studded with stars of gold.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
ten 10s
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Round his stall were hung crimson curtains, while overhead was a canopy studded with stars of gold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Now all the kings round coveted the kingdom of Benares.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Now all the kings round coveted the kingdom of Benares.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading On the wall were festooned wreaths and garlands of fragrant flowers, and a lamp fed with scented oil was always burning there.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now all the kings round coveted the kingdom of Benares.
odorsnounUS /ˈoʊdərz/
plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading On the wall were festooned wreaths and garlands of fragrant flowers, and a lamp fed with scented oil was always burning there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Round his stall were hung crimson curtains, while overhead was a canopy studded with stars of gold.
go across or through
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
perfumedadjectiveUS /pərˈfjuːmd/
filled or impregnated with perfume
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
ricenounUS /raɪs/
grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Round his stall were hung crimson curtains, while overhead was a canopy studded with stars of gold.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading On the wall were festooned wreaths and garlands of fragrant flowers, and a lamp fed with scented oil was always burning there.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
stallnounUS /stɔːl/
a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Round his stall were hung crimson curtains, while overhead was a canopy studded with stars of gold.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
studdedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdɪd/
dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination
From this reading Round his stall were hung crimson curtains, while overhead was a canopy studded with stars of gold.
confined on all sides
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the wall were festooned wreaths and garlands of fragrant flowers, and a lamp fed with scented oil was always burning there.
thoroughbrednounUS /ˈθɜːroʊˈbred/
a well-bred person
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
three-year-oldadjective
three years of age
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading On the wall were festooned wreaths and garlands of fragrant flowers, and a lamp fed with scented oil was always burning there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HORSE THAT HELD OUT TO THE END And it came to pass that the Buddha (to be) came to life in the shape of a Horse—a thoroughbred small horse, and he was made the King’s Destrier, surrounded by pomp and state.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Round his stall were hung crimson curtains, while overhead was a canopy studded with stars of gold.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Round his stall were hung crimson curtains, while overhead was a canopy studded with stars of gold.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading He was fed on exquisite three-year-old rice which was always served up to him in a golden dish worth a hundred thousand pieces of money, and the ground of his stall was perfumed with the four odors.
wreathsnounUS /riːθs/
plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading On the wall were festooned wreaths and garlands of fragrant flowers, and a lamp fed with scented oil was always burning there.
