used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Woman.
adultrous
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Ahab's
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alarmsnounUS /əˈlɑːrmz/
plural of “alarm” — fear resulting from the awareness of danger
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Who was’t, with naked and resistless charms, Rais’d in King David’s bosom wild alarms, And clasp’d the monarch in adultrous arms?
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Who was’t, with naked and resistless charms, Rais’d in King David’s bosom wild alarms, And clasp’d the monarch in adultrous arms?
avaricenounUS /ˈæv.ər.ɪs/
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
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The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
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bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading Who was’t (enamour’d of the Phrygian boy, King Priam’s blooming hope) with secret joy, Left her brave spouse, and fir’d Imperial Troy?
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Who was’t, with naked and resistless charms, Rais’d in King David’s bosom wild alarms, And clasp’d the monarch in adultrous arms?
a youthful male person
From this reading Who was’t (enamour’d of the Phrygian boy, King Priam’s blooming hope) with secret joy, Left her brave spouse, and fir’d Imperial Troy?
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
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caus'd
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charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
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clasp'd
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David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
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enamour'd
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fir'd
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graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Who was’t (enamour’d of the Phrygian boy, King Priam’s blooming hope) with secret joy, Left her brave spouse, and fir’d Imperial Troy?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Who was’t (enamour’d of the Phrygian boy, King Priam’s blooming hope) with secret joy, Left her brave spouse, and fir’d Imperial Troy?
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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inflam'd
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the emotion of great happiness
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a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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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 Who was’t (enamour’d of the Phrygian boy, King Priam’s blooming hope) with secret joy, Left her brave spouse, and fir’d Imperial Troy?
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
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monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
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Naboth's
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nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Who was’t, with naked and resistless charms, Rais’d in King David’s bosom wild alarms, And clasp’d the monarch in adultrous arms?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Who was’t inflam’d King Ahab’s lurking vice, His thirst of blood, his grasping avarice, And caus’d the wretched Naboth’s sacrifice?
PhrygiannounUS /ˈfrɪdʒiən/
a native or inhabitant of Phrygia
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Priam'snounUS /ˈpraɪæmz/
possessive form of “priam” — (Greek mythology) the last king of Troy; father of Hector and Paris and Cassandra
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Rais'd
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resistlessadjective
impossible to resist; overpowering
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the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
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Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Who was’t (enamour’d of the Phrygian boy, King Priam’s blooming hope) with secret joy, Left her brave spouse, and fir’d Imperial Troy?
spousenounUS /spaʊs/
a person's partner in marriage
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
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TroynounUS /trɔɪ/
a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains
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vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
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was't
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which person or people
From this reading Who was’t, with naked and resistless charms, Rais’d in King David’s bosom wild alarms, And clasp’d the monarch in adultrous arms?
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Who was’t, with naked and resistless charms, Rais’d in King David’s bosom wild alarms, And clasp’d the monarch in adultrous arms?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Who was’t, with naked and resistless charms, Rais’d in King David’s bosom wild alarms, And clasp’d the monarch in adultrous arms?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A Woman.
of very poor quality or condition
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