used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
(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 All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
arriv'd
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From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
ConsternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
CorrectionnounUS /kərˈekʃən/
the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
CredulitynounUS /krɪˈduːləti/
tendency to believe readily
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
DeitynounUS /ˈdiːəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
deservingadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
EmbracesnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪz/
plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
ExpressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
forwardingnounUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪŋ/
the act of sending on to another destination
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
assemble or get together
From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
the head of a state government
From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
inexpressibleadjective
defying expression
From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
JuncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading This melancholy News was soon spread over the whole Kingdom.
Kofir
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From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
Kofirans
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From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
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 The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading This melancholy News was soon spread over the whole Kingdom.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
information about recent and important events
From this reading This melancholy News was soon spread over the whole Kingdom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
OfficesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
and nothing more
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This melancholy News was soon spread over the whole Kingdom.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
RecoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
repentedverbUS /rɪˈpentɪd/
past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
the act of searching for something
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
seem'd
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From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
shewing
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From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
in the near future
From this reading This melancholy News was soon spread over the whole Kingdom.
SovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading This melancholy News was soon spread over the whole Kingdom.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
stupified
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From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This melancholy News was soon spread over the whole Kingdom.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This melancholy News was soon spread over the whole Kingdom.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The _Kofirans_ seem'd quite stupified at it; they fell into an inexpressible Grief and Consternation at the Thoughts of losing such a Sovereign, and at such a Juncture.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This melancholy News was soon spread over the whole Kingdom.
in or at the place that
From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
which person or people
From this reading The Queen, who by this Time had seen her Folly, and heartily repented of the superstitious Credulity, by which she had lost the Embraces of a real Husband in seeking those of an imaginary one, left her Palace, and, prompted by Grief and Love, flew to the sick King.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This melancholy News was soon spread over the whole Kingdom.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was still in Hopes, that the Deity meant only to alarm the Nation; and therefore she was for forwarding by her Presence, and deserving by her kind Offices, the happy Return of his Affection, which she did not doubt would be the Effect of this Correction.
Zeokinizul
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From this reading All the People used to gather about the Governor of _Kofir_'s House, and flock to the Palace, where Expresses arriv'd every Hour, shewing such Concern, that their Fate seem'd to depend on the Death or Recovery of _Zeokinizul_.