adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Inspection of the treasure finished and an hour-long mummery of rites performed, the thirty wound their way, chanting, in single file back again.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Inspection of the treasure finished and an hour-long mummery of rites performed, the thirty wound their way, chanting, in single file back again.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Inspection of the treasure finished and an hour-long mummery of rites performed, the thirty wound their way, chanting, in single file back again.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
bronze-enforced
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From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
Canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
chantingnounUS /ˈtʃæntɪŋ/
the act of singing in a monotonous tone
From this reading Inspection of the treasure finished and an hour-long mummery of rites performed, the thirty wound their way, chanting, in single file back again.
clanged
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From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
emperorsnounUS /ˈempərərz/
plural of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading They must be, on the face of things, obeyed.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading Inspection of the treasure finished and an hour-long mummery of rites performed, the thirty wound their way, chanting, in single file back again.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Inspection of the treasure finished and an hour-long mummery of rites performed, the thirty wound their way, chanting, in single file back again.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
HanounUS /hɑː/
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
hoardverbUS /hɔːrd/
save up as for future use
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
hour-long
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From this reading Inspection of the treasure finished and an hour-long mummery of rites performed, the thirty wound their way, chanting, in single file back again.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
I'm
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From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
I've
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From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Inspection of the treasure finished and an hour-long mummery of rites performed, the thirty wound their way, chanting, in single file back again.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
InspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Inspection of the treasure finished and an hour-long mummery of rites performed, the thirty wound their way, chanting, in single file back again.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
kingsnounUS /kɪŋz/
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
lockedverbUS /lɑːkt/
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
Maharajahnoun
a great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
mummerynoun
meaningless ceremonies and flattery
From this reading Inspection of the treasure finished and an hour-long mummery of rites performed, the thirty wound their way, chanting, in single file back again.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
obeyedverbUS /oʊˈbeɪd/
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading They must be, on the face of things, obeyed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They must be, on the face of things, obeyed.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Inspection of the treasure finished and an hour-long mummery of rites performed, the thirty wound their way, chanting, in single file back again.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
priestnounUS /priːst/
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading Inspection of the treasure finished and an hour-long mummery of rites performed, the thirty wound their way, chanting, in single file back again.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
scutcheonnoun
a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
semi-sacred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Inspection of the treasure finished and an hour-long mummery of rites performed, the thirty wound their way, chanting, in single file back again.
swordnounUS /sɔːrd/
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They must be, on the face of things, obeyed.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Inspection of the treasure finished and an hour-long mummery of rites performed, the thirty wound their way, chanting, in single file back again.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
thronenounUS /θroʊn/
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
treasurenounUS /ˈtreʒər/
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Inspection of the treasure finished and an hour-long mummery of rites performed, the thirty wound their way, chanting, in single file back again.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
underminedverbUS /ˌʌndərˈmaɪnd/
past form of “undermine” — destroy property or hinder normal operations
From this reading IT is the privilege of emperors, and kings and princes, that--however little real authority they have, or however much their power is undermined by men behind the throne--they must be accorded dignity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Inspection of the treasure finished and an hour-long mummery of rites performed, the thirty wound their way, chanting, in single file back again.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The bronze-enforced door, that was only first of half a hundred barriers between approach and the semi-sacred hoard, at last clanged shut and was locked with three locks, each of whose individual keys was in the keeping of a separate member of the three--Maharajah, Prince, and priest.
woundnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Inspection of the treasure finished and an hour-long mummery of rites performed, the thirty wound their way, chanting, in single file back again.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Ha! my purse may be lean, but my 'scutcheon is clean, And I'm backed by a dozen true men; I've a sword to my name, and a wrist for the same; Can a king frown fear into me, then?
