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The Amours of Zeokinizul, King of
The Amours of Zeokinizul, King of

Chapter II · Chapter 2

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This melancholy News was soon spread over the whole Kingdom.
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.
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.
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.
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_.
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The Amours of Zeokinizul, King of

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of The Amours of Zeokinizul, King of is here in full — 403 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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This melancholy News was soon spread over the whole Kingdom.
/ðɪs ˈmelənkɑːli nuːz wɑːz suːn spred ˈoʊvər ðə hoʊl ˈkɪŋdəm/
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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.
Line 3
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.
/ðə kwiːn huː baɪ ðɪs taɪm hæd siːn hɜːr ˈfɑːli ənd ˈhɑːrtəli rɪˈpentɪd ʌv ðə ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs krɪˈduːləti baɪ wɪtʃ ʃiː hæd lɔːst ðə emˈbreɪsɪz ʌv ə riːl ˈhʌzbənd ɪn ˈsiːkɪŋ ðoʊz ʌv æn ˌɪˈmædʒəneri wʌn left hɜːr ˈpæləs ənd ˈprɑːmptɪd baɪ ɡriːf ənd lʌv fluː tuː ðə sɪk kɪŋ/
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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.
/ʃiː wɑːz stɪl ɪn hoʊps ðæt ðə ˈdiːəti ment ˈoʊnli tuː əˈlɑːrm ðə ˈneɪʃən ənd ˈðerfɔːr ʃiː wɑːz fɔːr ˈfɔːrwərdɪŋ baɪ hɜːr ˈprezəns ənd dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ baɪ hɜːr kaɪnd ˈɔːfəsəz ðə ˈhæpi rɪˈtɜːrn ʌv hɪz əˈfekʃən wɪtʃ ʃiː dɪd nɑːt daʊt wʊd biː ðə ɪˈfekt ʌv ðɪs kərˈekʃən/
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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_.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Correction noun US /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.”

Credulity noun US /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.”

deserving adjective US /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.”

Embraces noun US /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.”

Expresses noun US /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_.”

forwarding noun US /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.”

Juncture noun US /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.”

repented verb US /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.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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_.

AffectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/

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.

alarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/

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.

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 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_.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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_.

atprepositionUS /æt/

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.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

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.

ConcernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/

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.

DeathnounUS /deθ/

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.

doubtnounUS /daʊt/

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.

EffectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/

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_.

FatenounUS /feɪt/

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_.

fellverbUS /fel/

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.

flewverbUS /fluː/

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_.

FollynounUS /ˈfɑːli/

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.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

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.

gatherverbUS /ˈɡæðər/

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_.

GovernornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/

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_.

GriefnounUS /ɡriːf/

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.

happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

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.

heartilyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrtəli/

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.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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.

HopesnounUS /hoʊps/

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.

HournounUS /ˈaʊər/

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_.

HousenounUS /haʊs/

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_.

HusbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/

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.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

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.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

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.

KingnounUS /kɪŋ/

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.

KingdomnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəm/

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.

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 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.

losingverbUS /ˈluːzɪŋ/

-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.

lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

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.

LovenounUS /lʌv/

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.

meantverbUS /ment/

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.

melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading This melancholy News was soon spread over the whole Kingdom.

NationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/

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.

NewsnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading This melancholy News was soon spread over the whole Kingdom.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

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.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

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.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

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_.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

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.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

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.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

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.

PalacenounUS /ˈpæləs/

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.

PeoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(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_.

PresencenounUS /ˈprezəns/

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.

QueennounUS /kwiːn/

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.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

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.

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

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.

ReturnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

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.

snounUS /es/

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_.

seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/

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.

seenverbUS /siːn/

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.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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_.

sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/

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.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

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.

spreadverbUS /spred/

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading This melancholy News was soon spread over the whole Kingdom.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

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.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

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.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

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.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

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_.

thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/

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.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

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.

ThoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/

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.

TimenounUS /taɪm/

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.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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.

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

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.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

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_.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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.

whopronounUS /huː/

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.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

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.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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_.

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