adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
Abati
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From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Thus attired, although her stature is small, her appearance was very dignified and beautiful, especially as the gossamer veil added mystery to her face.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Thus attired, although her stature is small, her appearance was very dignified and beautiful, especially as the gossamer veil added mystery to her face.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the farther end, in an apse-shaped space, sat the Child of Kings herself on a gilded or perhaps a golden chair of which the arms terminated in lions’ heads.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Thus attired, although her stature is small, her appearance was very dignified and beautiful, especially as the gossamer veil added mystery to her face.
apse-shaped
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From this reading At the farther end, in an apse-shaped space, sat the Child of Kings herself on a gilded or perhaps a golden chair of which the arms terminated in lions’ heads.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading At the farther end, in an apse-shaped space, sat the Child of Kings herself on a gilded or perhaps a golden chair of which the arms terminated in lions’ heads.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the farther end, in an apse-shaped space, sat the Child of Kings herself on a gilded or perhaps a golden chair of which the arms terminated in lions’ heads.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Thus attired, although her stature is small, her appearance was very dignified and beautiful, especially as the gossamer veil added mystery to her face.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Thus attired, although her stature is small, her appearance was very dignified and beautiful, especially as the gossamer veil added mystery to her face.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
ceremonialnounUS /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading At the farther end, in an apse-shaped space, sat the Child of Kings herself on a gilded or perhaps a golden chair of which the arms terminated in lions’ heads.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
ChildnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading At the farther end, in an apse-shaped space, sat the Child of Kings herself on a gilded or perhaps a golden chair of which the arms terminated in lions’ heads.
circletnoun
a small circle
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
councilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Thus attired, although her stature is small, her appearance was very dignified and beautiful, especially as the gossamer veil added mystery to her face.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the farther end, in an apse-shaped space, sat the Child of Kings herself on a gilded or perhaps a golden chair of which the arms terminated in lions’ heads.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Thus attired, although her stature is small, her appearance was very dignified and beautiful, especially as the gossamer veil added mystery to her face.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Thus attired, although her stature is small, her appearance was very dignified and beautiful, especially as the gossamer veil added mystery to her face.
fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading At the farther end, in an apse-shaped space, sat the Child of Kings herself on a gilded or perhaps a golden chair of which the arms terminated in lions’ heads.
forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
gemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading At the farther end, in an apse-shaped space, sat the Child of Kings herself on a gilded or perhaps a golden chair of which the arms terminated in lions’ heads.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading At the farther end, in an apse-shaped space, sat the Child of Kings herself on a gilded or perhaps a golden chair of which the arms terminated in lions’ heads.
gossameradjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːsəmər/
characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
From this reading Thus attired, although her stature is small, her appearance was very dignified and beautiful, especially as the gossamer veil added mystery to her face.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At the farther end, in an apse-shaped space, sat the Child of Kings herself on a gilded or perhaps a golden chair of which the arms terminated in lions’ heads.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading At the farther end, in an apse-shaped space, sat the Child of Kings herself on a gilded or perhaps a golden chair of which the arms terminated in lions’ heads.
hundredsnounUS /ˈhʌndrədz/
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus attired, although her stature is small, her appearance was very dignified and beautiful, especially as the gossamer veil added mystery to her face.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
KingsnounUS /kɪŋz/
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading At the farther end, in an apse-shaped space, sat the Child of Kings herself on a gilded or perhaps a golden chair of which the arms terminated in lions’ heads.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading At the farther end, in an apse-shaped space, sat the Child of Kings herself on a gilded or perhaps a golden chair of which the arms terminated in lions’ heads.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
Maqueda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Thus attired, although her stature is small, her appearance was very dignified and beautiful, especially as the gossamer veil added mystery to her face.
OATHnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the farther end, in an apse-shaped space, sat the Child of Kings herself on a gilded or perhaps a golden chair of which the arms terminated in lions’ heads.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading At the farther end, in an apse-shaped space, sat the Child of Kings herself on a gilded or perhaps a golden chair of which the arms terminated in lions’ heads.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
prisonersnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
rubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At the farther end, in an apse-shaped space, sat the Child of Kings herself on a gilded or perhaps a golden chair of which the arms terminated in lions’ heads.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thus attired, although her stature is small, her appearance was very dignified and beautiful, especially as the gossamer veil added mystery to her face.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading At the farther end, in an apse-shaped space, sat the Child of Kings herself on a gilded or perhaps a golden chair of which the arms terminated in lions’ heads.
starsnounUS /stɑːrz/
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading Thus attired, although her stature is small, her appearance was very dignified and beautiful, especially as the gossamer veil added mystery to her face.
SWEARINGnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading At the farther end, in an apse-shaped space, sat the Child of Kings herself on a gilded or perhaps a golden chair of which the arms terminated in lions’ heads.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus attired, although her stature is small, her appearance was very dignified and beautiful, especially as the gossamer veil added mystery to her face.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus attired, although her stature is small, her appearance was very dignified and beautiful, especially as the gossamer veil added mystery to her face.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
veilnounUS /veɪl/
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Thus attired, although her stature is small, her appearance was very dignified and beautiful, especially as the gossamer veil added mystery to her face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SWEARING OF THE OATH Two or three days after this conversation, I forget exactly which it was, Maqueda held her council in the great hall of the palace.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading When we entered the place in charge of a guard, as though we were prisoners, we found some hundreds of Abati gathered there who were seated in orderly rows upon benches.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She was dressed in a robe of glittering silver, and wore a ceremonial veil embroidered with stars, also of silver, and above it, set upon her dark hair, a little circlet of gold, in which shone a single gem that looked like a ruby.
