accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading Under such impromptu tutelage from Borla, Si'Wren had soon learned what to put in, what to leave out, and how best to arrange it, working swiftly, neatly, and accurately.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Borla moved to stand close behind her shoulder and watched silently as she made her marks.
AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Halfway through, Emperor Euphrates paused and turned his head to regard Si'Wren's progress, and said, "Another tablet shall be wanting, Scribe."
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading Under such impromptu tutelage from Borla, Si'Wren had soon learned what to put in, what to leave out, and how best to arrange it, working swiftly, neatly, and accurately.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Borla moved to stand close behind her shoulder and watched silently as she made her marks.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Halfway through, Emperor Euphrates paused and turned his head to regard Si'Wren's progress, and said, "Another tablet shall be wanting, Scribe."
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Now she unconsciously strove for greater excellence than ever before, as Emperor Euphrates questioned the trader further.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Borla moved to stand close behind her shoulder and watched silently as she made her marks.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Under such impromptu tutelage from Borla, Si'Wren had soon learned what to put in, what to leave out, and how best to arrange it, working swiftly, neatly, and accurately.
Borla
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From this reading Borla moved to stand close behind her shoulder and watched silently as she made her marks.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Borla moved to stand close behind her shoulder and watched silently as she made her marks.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Now she unconsciously strove for greater excellence than ever before, as Emperor Euphrates questioned the trader further.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
EuphratesnounUS /juːˈfreɪtiz/
a river in southwestern Asia; flows into the Persian Gulf; was important in the development of several great civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia
From this reading Now she unconsciously strove for greater excellence than ever before, as Emperor Euphrates questioned the trader further.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Now she unconsciously strove for greater excellence than ever before, as Emperor Euphrates questioned the trader further.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading Now she unconsciously strove for greater excellence than ever before, as Emperor Euphrates questioned the trader further.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now she unconsciously strove for greater excellence than ever before, as Emperor Euphrates questioned the trader further.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Under such impromptu tutelage from Borla, Si'Wren had soon learned what to put in, what to leave out, and how best to arrange it, working swiftly, neatly, and accurately.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Now she unconsciously strove for greater excellence than ever before, as Emperor Euphrates questioned the trader further.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Now she unconsciously strove for greater excellence than ever before, as Emperor Euphrates questioned the trader further.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
HalfwayadjectiveUS /ˈhæfˈweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading Halfway through, Emperor Euphrates paused and turned his head to regard Si'Wren's progress, and said, "Another tablet shall be wanting, Scribe."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Halfway through, Emperor Euphrates paused and turned his head to regard Si'Wren's progress, and said, "Another tablet shall be wanting, Scribe."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Borla moved to stand close behind her shoulder and watched silently as she made her marks.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Halfway through, Emperor Euphrates paused and turned his head to regard Si'Wren's progress, and said, "Another tablet shall be wanting, Scribe."
how
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From this reading Under such impromptu tutelage from Borla, Si'Wren had soon learned what to put in, what to leave out, and how best to arrange it, working swiftly, neatly, and accurately.
impromptunounUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːmptuː/
an extemporaneous speech or remark
From this reading Under such impromptu tutelage from Borla, Si'Wren had soon learned what to put in, what to leave out, and how best to arrange it, working swiftly, neatly, and accurately.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Under such impromptu tutelage from Borla, Si'Wren had soon learned what to put in, what to leave out, and how best to arrange it, working swiftly, neatly, and accurately.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Under such impromptu tutelage from Borla, Si'Wren had soon learned what to put in, what to leave out, and how best to arrange it, working swiftly, neatly, and accurately.
leftnounUS /left/
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 She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Borla moved to stand close behind her shoulder and watched silently as she made her marks.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
marksnounUS /mɑːrks/
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Borla moved to stand close behind her shoulder and watched silently as she made her marks.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Borla moved to stand close behind her shoulder and watched silently as she made her marks.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading Under such impromptu tutelage from Borla, Si'Wren had soon learned what to put in, what to leave out, and how best to arrange it, working swiftly, neatly, and accurately.
nervousadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvəs/
easily agitated
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now she unconsciously strove for greater excellence than ever before, as Emperor Euphrates questioned the trader further.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Halfway through, Emperor Euphrates paused and turned his head to regard Si'Wren's progress, and said, "Another tablet shall be wanting, Scribe."
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Halfway through, Emperor Euphrates paused and turned his head to regard Si'Wren's progress, and said, "Another tablet shall be wanting, Scribe."
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Now she unconsciously strove for greater excellence than ever before, as Emperor Euphrates questioned the trader further.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Halfway through, Emperor Euphrates paused and turned his head to regard Si'Wren's progress, and said, "Another tablet shall be wanting, Scribe."
relevantadjectiveUS /ˈreləvənt/
having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Halfway through, Emperor Euphrates paused and turned his head to regard Si'Wren's progress, and said, "Another tablet shall be wanting, Scribe."
ScribeverbUS /skraɪb/
score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking
From this reading Halfway through, Emperor Euphrates paused and turned his head to regard Si'Wren's progress, and said, "Another tablet shall be wanting, Scribe."
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Halfway through, Emperor Euphrates paused and turned his head to regard Si'Wren's progress, and said, "Another tablet shall be wanting, Scribe."
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Borla moved to stand close behind her shoulder and watched silently as she made her marks.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Borla moved to stand close behind her shoulder and watched silently as she made her marks.
Si'Wren
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From this reading Under such impromptu tutelage from Borla, Si'Wren had soon learned what to put in, what to leave out, and how best to arrange it, working swiftly, neatly, and accurately.
Si'Wren's
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From this reading Halfway through, Emperor Euphrates paused and turned his head to regard Si'Wren's progress, and said, "Another tablet shall be wanting, Scribe."
silentlyadverbUS /ˈsaɪləntli/
without speaking
From this reading Borla moved to stand close behind her shoulder and watched silently as she made her marks.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Under such impromptu tutelage from Borla, Si'Wren had soon learned what to put in, what to leave out, and how best to arrange it, working swiftly, neatly, and accurately.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Borla moved to stand close behind her shoulder and watched silently as she made her marks.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Now she unconsciously strove for greater excellence than ever before, as Emperor Euphrates questioned the trader further.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Under such impromptu tutelage from Borla, Si'Wren had soon learned what to put in, what to leave out, and how best to arrange it, working swiftly, neatly, and accurately.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
swiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/
in a swift manner
From this reading Under such impromptu tutelage from Borla, Si'Wren had soon learned what to put in, what to leave out, and how best to arrange it, working swiftly, neatly, and accurately.
tabletnounUS /ˈtæblət/
a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription
From this reading Halfway through, Emperor Euphrates paused and turned his head to regard Si'Wren's progress, and said, "Another tablet shall be wanting, Scribe."
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now she unconsciously strove for greater excellence than ever before, as Emperor Euphrates questioned the trader further.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Halfway through, Emperor Euphrates paused and turned his head to regard Si'Wren's progress, and said, "Another tablet shall be wanting, Scribe."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Borla moved to stand close behind her shoulder and watched silently as she made her marks.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading Now she unconsciously strove for greater excellence than ever before, as Emperor Euphrates questioned the trader further.
trulyadverbUS /ˈtruːli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Halfway through, Emperor Euphrates paused and turned his head to regard Si'Wren's progress, and said, "Another tablet shall be wanting, Scribe."
tutelagenounUS /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/
teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately)
From this reading Under such impromptu tutelage from Borla, Si'Wren had soon learned what to put in, what to leave out, and how best to arrange it, working swiftly, neatly, and accurately.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Now she unconsciously strove for greater excellence than ever before, as Emperor Euphrates questioned the trader further.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under such impromptu tutelage from Borla, Si'Wren had soon learned what to put in, what to leave out, and how best to arrange it, working swiftly, neatly, and accurately.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
wantingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːntɪŋ/
nonexistent
From this reading Halfway through, Emperor Euphrates paused and turned his head to regard Si'Wren's progress, and said, "Another tablet shall be wanting, Scribe."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Borla moved to stand close behind her shoulder and watched silently as she made her marks.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Under such impromptu tutelage from Borla, Si'Wren had soon learned what to put in, what to leave out, and how best to arrange it, working swiftly, neatly, and accurately.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She used to grow nervous when he did that, but she had since learned that all he desired was to make sure she put in all the truly relevant details, made no unnecessary errors, and left out that which was obviously unnecessary.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Under such impromptu tutelage from Borla, Si'Wren had soon learned what to put in, what to leave out, and how best to arrange it, working swiftly, neatly, and accurately.
