used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And in this there was nothing unusual, for St Armand was an old man, well skilled as a physician, with a certain authority about him, and he was known to be high in favour with the priest.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
(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 Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And in this there was nothing unusual, for St Armand was an old man, well skilled as a physician, with a certain authority about him, and he was known to be high in favour with the priest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
any person at all
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading St Armand said nothing about Marigold’s approaching visit, for, like all immortals, he had great faith in the unexpected.
Armand
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From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And in this there was nothing unusual, for St Armand was an old man, well skilled as a physician, with a certain authority about him, and he was known to be high in favour with the priest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Prepare a man--and, well, somehow or other he is prepared, and at times is troublesome.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading And in this there was nothing unusual, for St Armand was an old man, well skilled as a physician, with a certain authority about him, and he was known to be high in favour with the priest.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading St Armand said nothing about Marigold’s approaching visit, for, like all immortals, he had great faith in the unexpected.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading And in this there was nothing unusual, for St Armand was an old man, well skilled as a physician, with a certain authority about him, and he was known to be high in favour with the priest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave them to understand that he himself would wait upon his holiness.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading St Armand said nothing about Marigold’s approaching visit, for, like all immortals, he had great faith in the unexpected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And in this there was nothing unusual, for St Armand was an old man, well skilled as a physician, with a certain authority about him, and he was known to be high in favour with the priest.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He gave them to understand that he himself would wait upon his holiness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
holinessnounUS /ˈhoʊlinəs/
the quality of being holy
From this reading He gave them to understand that he himself would wait upon his holiness.
immortalsnounUS /ˌɪˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “immortal” — a person (such as an author) of enduring fame
From this reading St Armand said nothing about Marigold’s approaching visit, for, like all immortals, he had great faith in the unexpected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And in this there was nothing unusual, for St Armand was an old man, well skilled as a physician, with a certain authority about him, and he was known to be high in favour with the priest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Prepare a man--and, well, somehow or other he is prepared, and at times is troublesome.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading And in this there was nothing unusual, for St Armand was an old man, well skilled as a physician, with a certain authority about him, and he was known to be high in favour with the priest.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading St Armand said nothing about Marigold’s approaching visit, for, like all immortals, he had great faith in the unexpected.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And in this there was nothing unusual, for St Armand was an old man, well skilled as a physician, with a certain authority about him, and he was known to be high in favour with the priest.
Marigold's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading St Armand said nothing about Marigold’s approaching visit, for, like all immortals, he had great faith in the unexpected.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And in this there was nothing unusual, for St Armand was an old man, well skilled as a physician, with a certain authority about him, and he was known to be high in favour with the priest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And in this there was nothing unusual, for St Armand was an old man, well skilled as a physician, with a certain authority about him, and he was known to be high in favour with the priest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Prepare a man--and, well, somehow or other he is prepared, and at times is troublesome.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Prepare a man--and, well, somehow or other he is prepared, and at times is troublesome.
others
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From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading And in this there was nothing unusual, for St Armand was an old man, well skilled as a physician, with a certain authority about him, and he was known to be high in favour with the priest.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
PrepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Prepare a man--and, well, somehow or other he is prepared, and at times is troublesome.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Prepare a man--and, well, somehow or other he is prepared, and at times is troublesome.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading And in this there was nothing unusual, for St Armand was an old man, well skilled as a physician, with a certain authority about him, and he was known to be high in favour with the priest.
Priest'snounUS /priːsts/
possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading St Armand said nothing about Marigold’s approaching visit, for, like all immortals, he had great faith in the unexpected.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading And in this there was nothing unusual, for St Armand was an old man, well skilled as a physician, with a certain authority about him, and he was known to be high in favour with the priest.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Prepare a man--and, well, somehow or other he is prepared, and at times is troublesome.
St
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From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He gave them to understand that he himself would wait upon his holiness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And in this there was nothing unusual, for St Armand was an old man, well skilled as a physician, with a certain authority about him, and he was known to be high in favour with the priest.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And in this there was nothing unusual, for St Armand was an old man, well skilled as a physician, with a certain authority about him, and he was known to be high in favour with the priest.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Prepare a man--and, well, somehow or other he is prepared, and at times is troublesome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading Prepare a man--and, well, somehow or other he is prepared, and at times is troublesome.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He gave them to understand that he himself would wait upon his holiness.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading St Armand said nothing about Marigold’s approaching visit, for, like all immortals, he had great faith in the unexpected.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading And in this there was nothing unusual, for St Armand was an old man, well skilled as a physician, with a certain authority about him, and he was known to be high in favour with the priest.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He gave them to understand that he himself would wait upon his holiness.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading St Armand said nothing about Marigold’s approaching visit, for, like all immortals, he had great faith in the unexpected.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He gave them to understand that he himself would wait upon his holiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And in this there was nothing unusual, for St Armand was an old man, well skilled as a physician, with a certain authority about him, and he was known to be high in favour with the priest.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And in this there was nothing unusual, for St Armand was an old man, well skilled as a physician, with a certain authority about him, and he was known to be high in favour with the priest.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Shortly afterwards St Armand went back to the High Priest’s Palace, and, with a certain quiet power he had of ordering things to his own liking without anybody being aware of it, he arranged that all personal attendants and others should be dismissed for the night.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He gave them to understand that he himself would wait upon his holiness.
