used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
acclaimverbUS /əˈkleɪm/
praise vociferously
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading THE DEATH PLOT Jadgor's faith in the action of the assembly proved justified, in fact.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "These demands bid for no consideration," he began and paused, laying his hand on the hilt of his sword.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading THE DEATH PLOT Jadgor's faith in the action of the assembly proved justified, in fact.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Croft went before the representatives of the Tamarizian states that very same night.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "These demands bid for no consideration," he began and paused, laying his hand on the hilt of his sword.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
propose a payment
From this reading "These demands bid for no consideration," he began and paused, laying his hand on the hilt of his sword.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
Cathur
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From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
Cathurian
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From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading "These demands bid for no consideration," he began and paused, laying his hand on the hilt of his sword.
CroftnounUS /krɔːft/
a small farm worked by a crofter
From this reading Croft went before the representatives of the Tamarizian states that very same night.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE DEATH PLOT Jadgor's faith in the action of the assembly proved justified, in fact.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading "These demands bid for no consideration," he began and paused, laying his hand on the hilt of his sword.
emphasizedadjectiveUS /ˈemfəsaɪzd/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE DEATH PLOT Jadgor's faith in the action of the assembly proved justified, in fact.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading THE DEATH PLOT Jadgor's faith in the action of the assembly proved justified, in fact.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
a boy or man
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
fliernounUS /ˈflaɪər/
someone who travels by air
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "These demands bid for no consideration," he began and paused, laying his hand on the hilt of his sword.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "These demands bid for no consideration," he began and paused, laying his hand on the hilt of his sword.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
hiltnounUS /hɪlt/
the handle of a sword or dagger
From this reading "These demands bid for no consideration," he began and paused, laying his hand on the hilt of his sword.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DEATH PLOT Jadgor's faith in the action of the assembly proved justified, in fact.
Jadgor's
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From this reading THE DEATH PLOT Jadgor's faith in the action of the assembly proved justified, in fact.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading THE DEATH PLOT Jadgor's faith in the action of the assembly proved justified, in fact.
Kalamita's
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From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
Koryphu
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From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading "These demands bid for no consideration," he began and paused, laying his hand on the hilt of his sword.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
the force of workers available
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
a person who carries a message
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Croft went before the representatives of the Tamarizian states that very same night.
not any; not one
From this reading "These demands bid for no consideration," he began and paused, laying his hand on the hilt of his sword.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEATH PLOT Jadgor's faith in the action of the assembly proved justified, in fact.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "These demands bid for no consideration," he began and paused, laying his hand on the hilt of his sword.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "These demands bid for no consideration," he began and paused, laying his hand on the hilt of his sword.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading THE DEATH PLOT Jadgor's faith in the action of the assembly proved justified, in fact.
precedeverbUS /prɪˈsiːd/
be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
established beyond doubt
From this reading THE DEATH PLOT Jadgor's faith in the action of the assembly proved justified, in fact.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading Croft went before the representatives of the Tamarizian states that very same night.
retaliationnounUS /riˌtæliˈeɪʃən/
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Croft went before the representatives of the Tamarizian states that very same night.
sanctioningadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋkʃənɪŋ/
implying sanction or serving to sanction
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
slayingnounUS /ˈsleɪɪŋ/
unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Croft went before the representatives of the Tamarizian states that very same night.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
moving very fast
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading "These demands bid for no consideration," he began and paused, laying his hand on the hilt of his sword.
Tamarizian
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From this reading Croft went before the representatives of the Tamarizian states that very same night.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Croft went before the representatives of the Tamarizian states that very same night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEATH PLOT Jadgor's faith in the action of the assembly proved justified, in fact.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These demands bid for no consideration," he began and paused, laying his hand on the hilt of his sword.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
precisely as stated
From this reading Croft went before the representatives of the Tamarizian states that very same night.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Croft went before the representatives of the Tamarizian states that very same night.
which person or people
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Koryphu to precede him, telling of the meeting in the mountains north of Cathur, the slaying of the flier by Kalamita's orders--the swift retaliation of his fellow in simple fashion, he waited until the Cathurian had lashed the minds of the men who heard him to a pitch of sullen fury, then rose slowly to his feet.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
the words that are spoken
From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
Zitra
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From this reading An outburst of swift acclaim greeted the words and was followed by silence as he explained the object of his presence in Zitra--emphasized the need of a messenger being sent north, and asked for their sanctioning word.
