used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Panthea turned away from the royal train, her husband waved her a fond farewell.
Abradates
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From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading On the field of battle Abradates displayed heroic courage.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
beholders
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From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
propose a payment
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
centred
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From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading On the field of battle Abradates displayed heroic courage.
CyrusnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
From this reading His chariot was observed by Cyrus, in the thickest of the fight, rushing fearlessly into the places of the greatest danger.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading His chariot was observed by Cyrus, in the thickest of the fight, rushing fearlessly into the places of the greatest danger.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading On the field of battle Abradates displayed heroic courage.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading As Panthea turned away from the royal train, her husband waved her a fond farewell.
fearlesslyadverb
without fear
From this reading His chariot was observed by Cyrus, in the thickest of the fight, rushing fearlessly into the places of the greatest danger.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading On the field of battle Abradates displayed heroic courage.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading His chariot was observed by Cyrus, in the thickest of the fight, rushing fearlessly into the places of the greatest danger.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading As Panthea turned away from the royal train, her husband waved her a fond farewell.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As Panthea turned away from the royal train, her husband waved her a fond farewell.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
highest in quality
From this reading His chariot was observed by Cyrus, in the thickest of the fight, rushing fearlessly into the places of the greatest danger.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading On the field of battle Abradates displayed heroic courage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His chariot was observed by Cyrus, in the thickest of the fight, rushing fearlessly into the places of the greatest danger.
immediately past
From this reading This was their last parting.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
attach to a support
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading His chariot was observed by Cyrus, in the thickest of the fight, rushing fearlessly into the places of the greatest danger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the field of battle Abradates displayed heroic courage.
Panthea
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From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
the act of departing politely
From this reading This was their last parting.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His chariot was observed by Cyrus, in the thickest of the fight, rushing fearlessly into the places of the greatest danger.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading As Panthea turned away from the royal train, her husband waved her a fond farewell.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading His chariot was observed by Cyrus, in the thickest of the fight, rushing fearlessly into the places of the greatest danger.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This was their last parting.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
thickestadjectiveUS /ˈθɪkɪst/
superlative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading His chariot was observed by Cyrus, in the thickest of the fight, rushing fearlessly into the places of the greatest danger.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was their last parting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
create by training and teaching
From this reading As Panthea turned away from the royal train, her husband waved her a fond farewell.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As Panthea turned away from the royal train, her husband waved her a fond farewell.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading As Panthea turned away from the royal train, her husband waved her a fond farewell.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were many spectators present to see Abradates mount in his gorgeous chariot and drive away; but the attention of the beholders was centred upon the exquisite beauty of Panthea, as she stood by the side of his chariot to bid adieu to her husband.
