adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the same hour a chamberlain was ushering Hosea into the audience chamber.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Here and there a solitary priest, official, or courtier leaned against a pillar or crouched on the floor, hiding his face in his hands, while awaiting some order.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same hour a chamberlain was ushering Hosea into the audience chamber.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading At the same hour a chamberlain was ushering Hosea into the audience chamber.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Here and there a solitary priest, official, or courtier leaned against a pillar or crouched on the floor, hiding his face in his hands, while awaiting some order.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Usually subjects summoned to the presence of the king were kept waiting for hours, but the Hebrew's patience was not tried long.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading At the same hour a chamberlain was ushering Hosea into the audience chamber.
chamberlainnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərlən/
British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading At the same hour a chamberlain was ushering Hosea into the audience chamber.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
courtiernounUS /ˈkɔːrtiər/
an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading Here and there a solitary priest, official, or courtier leaned against a pillar or crouched on the floor, hiding his face in his hands, while awaiting some order.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Here and there a solitary priest, official, or courtier leaned against a pillar or crouched on the floor, hiding his face in his hands, while awaiting some order.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Here and there a solitary priest, official, or courtier leaned against a pillar or crouched on the floor, hiding his face in his hands, while awaiting some order.
fledverbUS /fled/
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Here and there a solitary priest, official, or courtier leaned against a pillar or crouched on the floor, hiding his face in his hands, while awaiting some order.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Usually subjects summoned to the presence of the king were kept waiting for hours, but the Hebrew's patience was not tried long.
fro
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From this reading Sentries paced to and fro with lowered weapons, lost in melancholy thoughts.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Here and there a solitary priest, official, or courtier leaned against a pillar or crouched on the floor, hiding his face in his hands, while awaiting some order.
Hebrew's
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From this reading Usually subjects summoned to the presence of the king were kept waiting for hours, but the Hebrew's patience was not tried long.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there a solitary priest, official, or courtier leaned against a pillar or crouched on the floor, hiding his face in his hands, while awaiting some order.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Here and there a solitary priest, official, or courtier leaned against a pillar or crouched on the floor, hiding his face in his hands, while awaiting some order.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here and there a solitary priest, official, or courtier leaned against a pillar or crouched on the floor, hiding his face in his hands, while awaiting some order.
HoseanounUS /hoʊˈsiːə/
a minor Hebrew prophet (8th century BC)
From this reading At the same hour a chamberlain was ushering Hosea into the audience chamber.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At the same hour a chamberlain was ushering Hosea into the audience chamber.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Usually subjects summoned to the presence of the king were kept waiting for hours, but the Hebrew's patience was not tried long.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At the same hour a chamberlain was ushering Hosea into the audience chamber.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Usually subjects summoned to the presence of the king were kept waiting for hours, but the Hebrew's patience was not tried long.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Usually subjects summoned to the presence of the king were kept waiting for hours, but the Hebrew's patience was not tried long.
leanedverbUS /liːnd/
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Here and there a solitary priest, official, or courtier leaned against a pillar or crouched on the floor, hiding his face in his hands, while awaiting some order.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 Usually subjects summoned to the presence of the king were kept waiting for hours, but the Hebrew's patience was not tried long.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Sentries paced to and fro with lowered weapons, lost in melancholy thoughts.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading Sentries paced to and fro with lowered weapons, lost in melancholy thoughts.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Sentries paced to and fro with lowered weapons, lost in melancholy thoughts.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Usually subjects summoned to the presence of the king were kept waiting for hours, but the Hebrew's patience was not tried long.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Usually subjects summoned to the presence of the king were kept waiting for hours, but the Hebrew's patience was not tried long.
officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Here and there a solitary priest, official, or courtier leaned against a pillar or crouched on the floor, hiding his face in his hands, while awaiting some order.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here and there a solitary priest, official, or courtier leaned against a pillar or crouched on the floor, hiding his face in his hands, while awaiting some order.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Here and there a solitary priest, official, or courtier leaned against a pillar or crouched on the floor, hiding his face in his hands, while awaiting some order.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading Sentries paced to and fro with lowered weapons, lost in melancholy thoughts.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Usually subjects summoned to the presence of the king were kept waiting for hours, but the Hebrew's patience was not tried long.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
pestilencenounUS /ˈpestələns/
a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Here and there a solitary priest, official, or courtier leaned against a pillar or crouched on the floor, hiding his face in his hands, while awaiting some order.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Usually subjects summoned to the presence of the king were kept waiting for hours, but the Hebrew's patience was not tried long.
priestnounUS /priːst/
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Here and there a solitary priest, official, or courtier leaned against a pillar or crouched on the floor, hiding his face in his hands, while awaiting some order.
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same hour a chamberlain was ushering Hosea into the audience chamber.
SentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Sentries paced to and fro with lowered weapons, lost in melancholy thoughts.
slavesnounUS /sleɪvz/
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
solitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləteri/
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Here and there a solitary priest, official, or courtier leaned against a pillar or crouched on the floor, hiding his face in his hands, while awaiting some order.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Here and there a solitary priest, official, or courtier leaned against a pillar or crouched on the floor, hiding his face in his hands, while awaiting some order.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Usually subjects summoned to the presence of the king were kept waiting for hours, but the Hebrew's patience was not tried long.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Usually subjects summoned to the presence of the king were kept waiting for hours, but the Hebrew's patience was not tried long.
tenantedadjective
resided in; having tenants
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the same hour a chamberlain was ushering Hosea into the audience chamber.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here and there a solitary priest, official, or courtier leaned against a pillar or crouched on the floor, hiding his face in his hands, while awaiting some order.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Sentries paced to and fro with lowered weapons, lost in melancholy thoughts.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Usually subjects summoned to the presence of the king were kept waiting for hours, but the Hebrew's patience was not tried long.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Usually subjects summoned to the presence of the king were kept waiting for hours, but the Hebrew's patience was not tried long.
usheringverbUS /ˈʌʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading At the same hour a chamberlain was ushering Hosea into the audience chamber.
UsuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually subjects summoned to the presence of the king were kept waiting for hours, but the Hebrew's patience was not tried long.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Usually subjects summoned to the presence of the king were kept waiting for hours, but the Hebrew's patience was not tried long.
wardersnounUS /ˈwɔːrdərz/
plural of “warder” — a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the same hour a chamberlain was ushering Hosea into the audience chamber.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Sentries paced to and fro with lowered weapons, lost in melancholy thoughts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Usually subjects summoned to the presence of the king were kept waiting for hours, but the Hebrew's patience was not tried long.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Here and there a solitary priest, official, or courtier leaned against a pillar or crouched on the floor, hiding his face in his hands, while awaiting some order.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sentries paced to and fro with lowered weapons, lost in melancholy thoughts.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading During this period of the deepest mourning the spacious rooms of the palace, commonly tenanted by a gay and noisy multitude, were hushed to the stillness of death; for not only the slaves and warders, but many men and women in close attendance on the royal couple had fled from the pestilence, quitting the palace without leave.
