used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bartol knew this was why he had been picked as a stand-in for the reigning tyrant!
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He couldn't help it; he struggled silently against the implanted hypnotic commands, but it did no good.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bartol stood on the balcony of the Grand Palace and waved, smilingly, at the throngs of people below.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bartol knew this was why he had been picked as a stand-in for the reigning tyrant!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bartol stood on the balcony of the Grand Palace and waved, smilingly, at the throngs of people below.
Autarch
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From this reading Every five years the Autarch in power was murdered.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading Bartol stood on the balcony of the Grand Palace and waved, smilingly, at the throngs of people below.
Bartol
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bartol knew this was why he had been picked as a stand-in for the reigning tyrant!
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Bartol stood on the balcony of the Grand Palace and waved, smilingly, at the throngs of people below.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He couldn't help it; he struggled silently against the implanted hypnotic commands, but it did no good.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Kill Me If You Can!
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He couldn't help it; he struggled silently against the implanted hypnotic commands, but it did no good.
couldn't
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From this reading He couldn't help it; he struggled silently against the implanted hypnotic commands, but it did no good.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He couldn't help it; he struggled silently against the implanted hypnotic commands, but it did no good.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every five years the Autarch in power was murdered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Every five years the Autarch in power was murdered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bartol knew this was why he had been picked as a stand-in for the reigning tyrant!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He couldn't help it; he struggled silently against the implanted hypnotic commands, but it did no good.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Bartol stood on the balcony of the Grand Palace and waved, smilingly, at the throngs of people below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bartol knew this was why he had been picked as a stand-in for the reigning tyrant!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bartol knew this was why he had been picked as a stand-in for the reigning tyrant!
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He couldn't help it; he struggled silently against the implanted hypnotic commands, but it did no good.
hypnoticadjectiveUS /hɪpˈnɑːtɪk/
of or relating to hypnosis
From this reading He couldn't help it; he struggled silently against the implanted hypnotic commands, but it did no good.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Kill Me If You Can!
implantedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading He couldn't help it; he struggled silently against the implanted hypnotic commands, but it did no good.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every five years the Autarch in power was murdered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He couldn't help it; he struggled silently against the implanted hypnotic commands, but it did no good.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Kill Me If You Can!
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Bartol knew this was why he had been picked as a stand-in for the reigning tyrant!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kill Me If You Can!
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading Every five years the Autarch in power was murdered.
not any; not one
From this reading He couldn't help it; he struggled silently against the implanted hypnotic commands, but it did no good.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bartol stood on the balcony of the Grand Palace and waved, smilingly, at the throngs of people below.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bartol stood on the balcony of the Grand Palace and waved, smilingly, at the throngs of people below.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Bartol stood on the balcony of the Grand Palace and waved, smilingly, at the throngs of people below.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Bartol stood on the balcony of the Grand Palace and waved, smilingly, at the throngs of people below.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Bartol knew this was why he had been picked as a stand-in for the reigning tyrant!
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Every five years the Autarch in power was murdered.
reigningadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
exercising power or authority
From this reading Bartol knew this was why he had been picked as a stand-in for the reigning tyrant!
without speaking
From this reading He couldn't help it; he struggled silently against the implanted hypnotic commands, but it did no good.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading Bartol stood on the balcony of the Grand Palace and waved, smilingly, at the throngs of people below.
stand-innoun
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
From this reading Bartol knew this was why he had been picked as a stand-in for the reigning tyrant!
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Bartol stood on the balcony of the Grand Palace and waved, smilingly, at the throngs of people below.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He couldn't help it; he struggled silently against the implanted hypnotic commands, but it did no good.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Every five years the Autarch in power was murdered.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Bartol knew this was why he had been picked as a stand-in for the reigning tyrant!
throngsnounUS /θrɔːŋz/
plural of “throng” — a large gathering of people
From this reading Bartol stood on the balcony of the Grand Palace and waved, smilingly, at the throngs of people below.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading Bartol knew this was why he had been picked as a stand-in for the reigning tyrant!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every five years the Autarch in power was murdered.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Bartol stood on the balcony of the Grand Palace and waved, smilingly, at the throngs of people below.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Bartol knew this was why he had been picked as a stand-in for the reigning tyrant!
a late time of life
From this reading Every five years the Autarch in power was murdered.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Kill Me If You Can!
