used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
(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 To all the predictions of this mystic science he yielded implicit belief, regarding whatever it foreshadowed as the fixed decrees of fate.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was, therefore, fully prepared, and always on the look-out, for new revelations to confirm and establish his faith.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading YOUTH OF THE PRINCESS--HER EARLY LOVE REVEALED--PROPHETIC ANNOUNCEMENT AND SUDDEN ARRIVAL OF THE SPANIARDS.
ANNOUNCEMENTnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading YOUTH OF THE PRINCESS--HER EARLY LOVE REVEALED--PROPHETIC ANNOUNCEMENT AND SUDDEN ARRIVAL OF THE SPANIARDS.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading YOUTH OF THE PRINCESS--HER EARLY LOVE REVEALED--PROPHETIC ANNOUNCEMENT AND SUDDEN ARRIVAL OF THE SPANIARDS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To all the predictions of this mystic science he yielded implicit belief, regarding whatever it foreshadowed as the fixed decrees of fate.
astrologynounUS /əˈstrɑːlədʒi/
a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
AztecsnounUS /ˈæzteks/
plural of “aztec” — a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading To all the predictions of this mystic science he yielded implicit belief, regarding whatever it foreshadowed as the fixed decrees of fate.
BreatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
put or send forth
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading He was, therefore, fully prepared, and always on the look-out, for new revelations to confirm and establish his faith.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
decreesnounUS /dɪˈkriːz/
plural of “decree” — a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
From this reading To all the predictions of this mystic science he yielded implicit belief, regarding whatever it foreshadowed as the fixed decrees of fate.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading YOUTH OF THE PRINCESS--HER EARLY LOVE REVEALED--PROPHETIC ANNOUNCEMENT AND SUDDEN ARRIVAL OF THE SPANIARDS.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading He was, therefore, fully prepared, and always on the look-out, for new revelations to confirm and establish his faith.
divisible by two
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
apart from; not including
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He was, therefore, fully prepared, and always on the look-out, for new revelations to confirm and establish his faith.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading To all the predictions of this mystic science he yielded implicit belief, regarding whatever it foreshadowed as the fixed decrees of fate.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading To all the predictions of this mystic science he yielded implicit belief, regarding whatever it foreshadowed as the fixed decrees of fate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
foreshadowedverbUS /fɔːrˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “foreshadow” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading To all the predictions of this mystic science he yielded implicit belief, regarding whatever it foreshadowed as the fixed decrees of fate.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He was, therefore, fully prepared, and always on the look-out, for new revelations to confirm and establish his faith.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading YOUTH OF THE PRINCESS--HER EARLY LOVE REVEALED--PROPHETIC ANNOUNCEMENT AND SUDDEN ARRIVAL OF THE SPANIARDS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
imbuedverbUS /ˌɪmˈbjuːd/
past form of “imbue” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
implicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
From this reading To all the predictions of this mystic science he yielded implicit belief, regarding whatever it foreshadowed as the fixed decrees of fate.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To all the predictions of this mystic science he yielded implicit belief, regarding whatever it foreshadowed as the fixed decrees of fate.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
look-out
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From this reading He was, therefore, fully prepared, and always on the look-out, for new revelations to confirm and establish his faith.
lorenounUS /lɔːr/
knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading YOUTH OF THE PRINCESS--HER EARLY LOVE REVEALED--PROPHETIC ANNOUNCEMENT AND SUDDEN ARRIVAL OF THE SPANIARDS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading To all the predictions of this mystic science he yielded implicit belief, regarding whatever it foreshadowed as the fixed decrees of fate.
mysticaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪkəl/
relating to or characteristic of mysticism
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was, therefore, fully prepared, and always on the look-out, for new revelations to confirm and establish his faith.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading YOUTH OF THE PRINCESS--HER EARLY LOVE REVEALED--PROPHETIC ANNOUNCEMENT AND SUDDEN ARRIVAL OF THE SPANIARDS.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was, therefore, fully prepared, and always on the look-out, for new revelations to confirm and establish his faith.
overshadowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
predictionsnounUS /priˈdɪkʃənz/
plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading To all the predictions of this mystic science he yielded implicit belief, regarding whatever it foreshadowed as the fixed decrees of fate.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He was, therefore, fully prepared, and always on the look-out, for new revelations to confirm and establish his faith.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading YOUTH OF THE PRINCESS--HER EARLY LOVE REVEALED--PROPHETIC ANNOUNCEMENT AND SUDDEN ARRIVAL OF THE SPANIARDS.
propheciesnounUS /ˈprɑːfəsiz/
plural of “prophecy” — knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
PROPHETICadjectiveUS /prəˈfetɪk/
foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
From this reading YOUTH OF THE PRINCESS--HER EARLY LOVE REVEALED--PROPHETIC ANNOUNCEMENT AND SUDDEN ARRIVAL OF THE SPANIARDS.
recurrencenounUS /rɪˈkɜːrəns/
happening again (especially at regular intervals)
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading To all the predictions of this mystic science he yielded implicit belief, regarding whatever it foreshadowed as the fixed decrees of fate.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading YOUTH OF THE PRINCESS--HER EARLY LOVE REVEALED--PROPHETIC ANNOUNCEMENT AND SUDDEN ARRIVAL OF THE SPANIARDS.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading He was, therefore, fully prepared, and always on the look-out, for new revelations to confirm and establish his faith.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading To all the predictions of this mystic science he yielded implicit belief, regarding whatever it foreshadowed as the fixed decrees of fate.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
SPANIARDSnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading YOUTH OF THE PRINCESS--HER EARLY LOVE REVEALED--PROPHETIC ANNOUNCEMENT AND SUDDEN ARRIVAL OF THE SPANIARDS.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading YOUTH OF THE PRINCESS--HER EARLY LOVE REVEALED--PROPHETIC ANNOUNCEMENT AND SUDDEN ARRIVAL OF THE SPANIARDS.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YOUTH OF THE PRINCESS--HER EARLY LOVE REVEALED--PROPHETIC ANNOUNCEMENT AND SUDDEN ARRIVAL OF THE SPANIARDS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He was, therefore, fully prepared, and always on the look-out, for new revelations to confirm and establish his faith.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To all the predictions of this mystic science he yielded implicit belief, regarding whatever it foreshadowed as the fixed decrees of fate.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading To all the predictions of this mystic science he yielded implicit belief, regarding whatever it foreshadowed as the fixed decrees of fate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
which person or people
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her father, who had exercised the office of priest before he came to the throne, was thoroughly imbued with the superstitious reverence for astrology, which formed a part of the religion of the Aztecs.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading ~Breathe not his noble name even to the winds, Lest they my love reveal.~ * * * * * ~I have mystical lore, And coming events cast their shadows before.~ The childhood of the fair princess passed away without any event of importance, except the occasional recurrence of those dark prophecies which overshadowed her entrance into life.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading To all the predictions of this mystic science he yielded implicit belief, regarding whatever it foreshadowed as the fixed decrees of fate.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading YOUTH OF THE PRINCESS--HER EARLY LOVE REVEALED--PROPHETIC ANNOUNCEMENT AND SUDDEN ARRIVAL OF THE SPANIARDS.
