used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The obstacles set in the path of the messenger are the cause of a misfortune which cannot be repaired.
anew
From this reading [_The Soldiers at once set the prisoners free._] TARTAR GENERAL [_To the_ CROWD] Listen again.
(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 This order should have arrived in time to save all the condemned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our master was disobeyed and is not responsible.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The obstacles set in the path of the messenger are the cause of a misfortune which cannot be repaired.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading This order should have arrived in time to save all the condemned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading [_The Soldiers at once set the prisoners free._] TARTAR GENERAL [_To the_ CROWD] Listen again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The obstacles set in the path of the messenger are the cause of a misfortune which cannot be repaired.
cannot
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From this reading The obstacles set in the path of the messenger are the cause of a misfortune which cannot be repaired.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The obstacles set in the path of the messenger are the cause of a misfortune which cannot be repaired.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading This order should have arrived in time to save all the condemned.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading [_He shows the Imperial seal._] THE CROWD Ten thousand years, ten thousand years to our Emperor.
disobeyedverbUS /ˌdɪsoʊˈbeɪd/
past form of “disobey” — refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
From this reading Our master was disobeyed and is not responsible.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading [_He shows the Imperial seal._] THE CROWD Ten thousand years, ten thousand years to our Emperor.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading [_The Soldiers at once set the prisoners free._] TARTAR GENERAL [_To the_ CROWD] Listen again.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading [_The Soldiers at once set the prisoners free._] TARTAR GENERAL [_To the_ CROWD] Listen again.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This order should have arrived in time to save all the condemned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [_He shows the Imperial seal._] THE CROWD Ten thousand years, ten thousand years to our Emperor.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading [_He shows the Imperial seal._] THE CROWD Ten thousand years, ten thousand years to our Emperor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This order should have arrived in time to save all the condemned.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our master was disobeyed and is not responsible.
hear with intention
From this reading [_The Soldiers at once set the prisoners free._] TARTAR GENERAL [_To the_ CROWD] Listen again.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Our master was disobeyed and is not responsible.
a person who carries a message
From this reading The obstacles set in the path of the messenger are the cause of a misfortune which cannot be repaired.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading The obstacles set in the path of the messenger are the cause of a misfortune which cannot be repaired.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our master was disobeyed and is not responsible.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading The obstacles set in the path of the messenger are the cause of a misfortune which cannot be repaired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The obstacles set in the path of the messenger are the cause of a misfortune which cannot be repaired.
on one occasion
From this reading [_The Soldiers at once set the prisoners free._] TARTAR GENERAL [_To the_ CROWD] Listen again.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading This order should have arrived in time to save all the condemned.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading [_He shows the Imperial seal._] THE CROWD Ten thousand years, ten thousand years to our Emperor.
a course of conduct
From this reading The obstacles set in the path of the messenger are the cause of a misfortune which cannot be repaired.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading [_The Soldiers at once set the prisoners free._] TARTAR GENERAL [_To the_ CROWD] Listen again.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading The obstacles set in the path of the messenger are the cause of a misfortune which cannot be repaired.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Our master was disobeyed and is not responsible.
except for; apart from
From this reading This order should have arrived in time to save all the condemned.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading [_He shows the Imperial seal._] THE CROWD Ten thousand years, ten thousand years to our Emperor.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading [_The Soldiers at once set the prisoners free._] TARTAR GENERAL [_To the_ CROWD] Listen again.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This order should have arrived in time to save all the condemned.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading [_He shows the Imperial seal._] THE CROWD Ten thousand years, ten thousand years to our Emperor.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading [_The Soldiers at once set the prisoners free._] TARTAR GENERAL [_To the_ CROWD] Listen again.
TARTARnounUS /ˈtɑːrtər/
a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading [_The Soldiers at once set the prisoners free._] TARTAR GENERAL [_To the_ CROWD] Listen again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading [_He shows the Imperial seal._] THE CROWD Ten thousand years, ten thousand years to our Emperor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [_He shows the Imperial seal._] THE CROWD Ten thousand years, ten thousand years to our Emperor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This order should have arrived in time to save all the condemned.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading [_He shows the Imperial seal._] THE CROWD Ten thousand years, ten thousand years to our Emperor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This order should have arrived in time to save all the condemned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [_He shows the Imperial seal._] THE CROWD Ten thousand years, ten thousand years to our Emperor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our master was disobeyed and is not responsible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The obstacles set in the path of the messenger are the cause of a misfortune which cannot be repaired.
a late time of life
From this reading [_He shows the Imperial seal._] THE CROWD Ten thousand years, ten thousand years to our Emperor.
