used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading There was not wanting the greatest abundance of costly delicacies at his daily entertainments.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
how long something has existed
From this reading There was once an old king, whose court was the most splendid of his age.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading There was music, splendid decorations, a thousand different dramatic representations, with other amusements to pass away the time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was once an old king, whose court was the most splendid of his age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was not wanting the greatest abundance of costly delicacies at his daily entertainments.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was music, splendid decorations, a thousand different dramatic representations, with other amusements to pass away the time.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
without stop or interruption
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading There was not wanting the greatest abundance of costly delicacies at his daily entertainments.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading There was once an old king, whose court was the most splendid of his age.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading There was not wanting the greatest abundance of costly delicacies at his daily entertainments.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading There was music, splendid decorations, a thousand different dramatic representations, with other amusements to pass away the time.
delicaciesnounUS /ˈdelɪkəsiz/
plural of “delicacy” — the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading There was not wanting the greatest abundance of costly delicacies at his daily entertainments.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading There was music, splendid decorations, a thousand different dramatic representations, with other amusements to pass away the time.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading There was music, splendid decorations, a thousand different dramatic representations, with other amusements to pass away the time.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading There was not wanting the greatest abundance of costly delicacies at his daily entertainments.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading People streamed thither from far and near, in order to share in the splendor of his mode of life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
highest in quality
From this reading There was not wanting the greatest abundance of costly delicacies at his daily entertainments.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was once an old king, whose court was the most splendid of his age.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading People streamed thither from far and near, in order to share in the splendor of his mode of life.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading There was once an old king, whose court was the most splendid of his age.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading People streamed thither from far and near, in order to share in the splendor of his mode of life.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading People streamed thither from far and near, in order to share in the splendor of his mode of life.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There was once an old king, whose court was the most splendid of his age.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading There was music, splendid decorations, a thousand different dramatic representations, with other amusements to pass away the time.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading People streamed thither from far and near, in order to share in the splendor of his mode of life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not wanting the greatest abundance of costly delicacies at his daily entertainments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was once an old king, whose court was the most splendid of his age.
on one occasion
From this reading There was once an old king, whose court was the most splendid of his age.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading People streamed thither from far and near, in order to share in the splendor of his mode of life.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was music, splendid decorations, a thousand different dramatic representations, with other amusements to pass away the time.
go across or through
From this reading There was music, splendid decorations, a thousand different dramatic representations, with other amusements to pass away the time.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People streamed thither from far and near, in order to share in the splendor of his mode of life.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
representationsnounUS /ˌreprəzənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading There was music, splendid decorations, a thousand different dramatic representations, with other amusements to pass away the time.
have in common
From this reading People streamed thither from far and near, in order to share in the splendor of his mode of life.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading There was once an old king, whose court was the most splendid of his age.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading People streamed thither from far and near, in order to share in the splendor of his mode of life.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading People streamed thither from far and near, in order to share in the splendor of his mode of life.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading People streamed thither from far and near, in order to share in the splendor of his mode of life.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading There was music, splendid decorations, a thousand different dramatic representations, with other amusements to pass away the time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was music, splendid decorations, a thousand different dramatic representations, with other amusements to pass away the time.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading People streamed thither from far and near, in order to share in the splendor of his mode of life.
nonexistent
From this reading There was not wanting the greatest abundance of costly delicacies at his daily entertainments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was once an old king, whose court was the most splendid of his age.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
belonging to which person
From this reading There was once an old king, whose court was the most splendid of his age.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was music, splendid decorations, a thousand different dramatic representations, with other amusements to pass away the time.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
but in spite of that
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is another story, continued the merchants after a pause, certainly less wonderful and taken from later times, which yet may please you and give you a clearer insight into the operations of that wonderful art.
