used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a month the marriage was to be celebrated with great pomp and rejoicing.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his return from this betrothal, the power of second sight which seemed to have left Reuel for a time, returned in full force.
AinounUS /aɪ/
an agency of the United States Army responsible for providing timely and relevant and accurate and synchronized intelligence to tactical and operational and strategic level commanders
From this reading Finally, when his feelings became insupportable, he broached the subject to Ai.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a month the marriage was to be celebrated with great pomp and rejoicing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Preparations began as soon as the interview between the Queen and the prospective King was over.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In a month the marriage was to be celebrated with great pomp and rejoicing.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Finally, when his feelings became insupportable, he broached the subject to Ai.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Preparations began as soon as the interview between the Queen and the prospective King was over.
betrothalnoun
a mutual promise to marry
From this reading After his return from this betrothal, the power of second sight which seemed to have left Reuel for a time, returned in full force.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Preparations began as soon as the interview between the Queen and the prospective King was over.
broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/
of a cask or barrel
From this reading Finally, when his feelings became insupportable, he broached the subject to Ai.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Restlessness was upon him; Dianthe’s voice seemed ever calling to him through space.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading In a month the marriage was to be celebrated with great pomp and rejoicing.
Dianthe's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Restlessness was upon him; Dianthe’s voice seemed ever calling to him through space.
at any time
From this reading Restlessness was upon him; Dianthe’s voice seemed ever calling to him through space.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Finally, when his feelings became insupportable, he broached the subject to Ai.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally, when his feelings became insupportable, he broached the subject to Ai.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After his return from this betrothal, the power of second sight which seemed to have left Reuel for a time, returned in full force.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading After his return from this betrothal, the power of second sight which seemed to have left Reuel for a time, returned in full force.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After his return from this betrothal, the power of second sight which seemed to have left Reuel for a time, returned in full force.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading After his return from this betrothal, the power of second sight which seemed to have left Reuel for a time, returned in full force.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In a month the marriage was to be celebrated with great pomp and rejoicing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After his return from this betrothal, the power of second sight which seemed to have left Reuel for a time, returned in full force.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Finally, when his feelings became insupportable, he broached the subject to Ai.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Restlessness was upon him; Dianthe’s voice seemed ever calling to him through space.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After his return from this betrothal, the power of second sight which seemed to have left Reuel for a time, returned in full force.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a month the marriage was to be celebrated with great pomp and rejoicing.
insupportableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbəl/
incapable of being justified or explained
From this reading Finally, when his feelings became insupportable, he broached the subject to Ai.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Preparations began as soon as the interview between the Queen and the prospective King was over.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Preparations began as soon as the interview between the Queen and the prospective King was over.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading After his return from this betrothal, the power of second sight which seemed to have left Reuel for a time, returned in full force.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading In a month the marriage was to be celebrated with great pomp and rejoicing.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In a month the marriage was to be celebrated with great pomp and rejoicing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After his return from this betrothal, the power of second sight which seemed to have left Reuel for a time, returned in full force.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Preparations began as soon as the interview between the Queen and the prospective King was over.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading In a month the marriage was to be celebrated with great pomp and rejoicing.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading After his return from this betrothal, the power of second sight which seemed to have left Reuel for a time, returned in full force.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Preparations began as soon as the interview between the Queen and the prospective King was over.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading Preparations began as soon as the interview between the Queen and the prospective King was over.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Preparations began as soon as the interview between the Queen and the prospective King was over.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading In a month the marriage was to be celebrated with great pomp and rejoicing.
RestlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading Restlessness was upon him; Dianthe’s voice seemed ever calling to him through space.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After his return from this betrothal, the power of second sight which seemed to have left Reuel for a time, returned in full force.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After his return from this betrothal, the power of second sight which seemed to have left Reuel for a time, returned in full force.
Reuel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After his return from this betrothal, the power of second sight which seemed to have left Reuel for a time, returned in full force.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading After his return from this betrothal, the power of second sight which seemed to have left Reuel for a time, returned in full force.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After his return from this betrothal, the power of second sight which seemed to have left Reuel for a time, returned in full force.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading After his return from this betrothal, the power of second sight which seemed to have left Reuel for a time, returned in full force.
in the near future
From this reading Preparations began as soon as the interview between the Queen and the prospective King was over.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Restlessness was upon him; Dianthe’s voice seemed ever calling to him through space.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Finally, when his feelings became insupportable, he broached the subject to Ai.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a month the marriage was to be celebrated with great pomp and rejoicing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After his return from this betrothal, the power of second sight which seemed to have left Reuel for a time, returned in full force.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Restlessness was upon him; Dianthe’s voice seemed ever calling to him through space.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After his return from this betrothal, the power of second sight which seemed to have left Reuel for a time, returned in full force.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a month the marriage was to be celebrated with great pomp and rejoicing.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Restlessness was upon him; Dianthe’s voice seemed ever calling to him through space.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Restlessness was upon him; Dianthe’s voice seemed ever calling to him through space.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a month the marriage was to be celebrated with great pomp and rejoicing.
at the time that
From this reading Finally, when his feelings became insupportable, he broached the subject to Ai.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After his return from this betrothal, the power of second sight which seemed to have left Reuel for a time, returned in full force.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a month the marriage was to be celebrated with great pomp and rejoicing.
