used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
the state of being absent
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
Agrippa's
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From this reading After Agrippa's departure, the alabarch came into his presiding-room, without purpose and visibly uneasy.
alabarch
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From this reading After Agrippa's departure, the alabarch came into his presiding-room, without purpose and visibly uneasy.
alabarch's
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From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a twinkling the Regio Judaeorum was silent and deserted.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it seemed as if the Regio Judaeorum listened and waited.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it seemed as if the Regio Judaeorum listened and waited.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After Agrippa's departure, the alabarch came into his presiding-room, without purpose and visibly uneasy.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
clashingadjectiveUS /ˈklæʃɪŋ/
sharply and harshly discordant
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
cooingverbUS /ˈkuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “coo” — speak softly or lovingly
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
cranesnounUS /kreɪnz/
plural of “crane” — United States writer (1871-1900)
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
creakverbUS /kriːk/
make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
crowingnounUS /ˈkroʊɪŋ/
an instance of boastful talk
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
the act of departing
From this reading After Agrippa's departure, the alabarch came into his presiding-room, without purpose and visibly uneasy.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading In a twinkling the Regio Judaeorum was silent and deserted.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After Agrippa's departure, the alabarch came into his presiding-room, without purpose and visibly uneasy.
householder's
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From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But it seemed as if the Regio Judaeorum listened and waited.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a twinkling the Regio Judaeorum was silent and deserted.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After Agrippa's departure, the alabarch came into his presiding-room, without purpose and visibly uneasy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it seemed as if the Regio Judaeorum listened and waited.
Judaeorum
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From this reading In a twinkling the Regio Judaeorum was silent and deserted.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading But it seemed as if the Regio Judaeorum listened and waited.
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
for more time
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
not any; not one
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
Numidiannoun
an inhabitant of ancient Numidia
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
and nothing more
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
palm-leaves
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From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
pigeonsnounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/
plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
poultrynounUS /ˈpoʊltri/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
presiding-room
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From this reading After Agrippa's departure, the alabarch came into his presiding-room, without purpose and visibly uneasy.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading After Agrippa's departure, the alabarch came into his presiding-room, without purpose and visibly uneasy.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
rareradjectiveUS /ˈrerər/
comparative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
Regio
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From this reading In a twinkling the Regio Judaeorum was silent and deserted.
SANCTUARYnounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But it seemed as if the Regio Judaeorum listened and waited.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading In a twinkling the Regio Judaeorum was silent and deserted.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In a twinkling the Regio Judaeorum was silent and deserted.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading After Agrippa's departure, the alabarch came into his presiding-room, without purpose and visibly uneasy.
vagabondsnounUS /ˈvæɡəbɑːndz/
plural of “vagabond” — anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading After Agrippa's departure, the alabarch came into his presiding-room, without purpose and visibly uneasy.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading But it seemed as if the Regio Judaeorum listened and waited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a twinkling the Regio Judaeorum was silent and deserted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SANCTUARY The cluster of vagabonds hanging before the alabarch's mansion stayed no longer after the breezes brought the first sound of tumult which announced a rarer sport elsewhere.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Except for the gusts of far-off turmoil, the cooing of pigeons in towers, the clashing of palm-leaves, the creak of crazy gates in the wind, the casual calling of Numidian cranes or the crowing of poultry were the only sounds in the quarter--lonesome, nature sounds, signals of a householder's absence.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading After Agrippa's departure, the alabarch came into his presiding-room, without purpose and visibly uneasy.
