used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MARRIAGE AND A PARTING.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading In the ancient Temple of the White Priests Leonard and Ulama were solemnly made man and wife according to the custom of the country.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
(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 King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading In the ancient Temple of the White Priests Leonard and Ulama were solemnly made man and wife according to the custom of the country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MARRIAGE AND A PARTING.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Templemore had a place of honour in the assemblage, and watched the function with curious interest.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The remainder filled all the surrounding open spaces, and waited patiently to greet the bride and bridegroom on their way back to the palace.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The remainder filled all the surrounding open spaces, and waited patiently to greet the bride and bridegroom on their way back to the palace.
bridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading The remainder filled all the surrounding open spaces, and waited patiently to greet the bride and bridegroom on their way back to the palace.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In the ancient Temple of the White Priests Leonard and Ulama were solemnly made man and wife according to the custom of the country.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Templemore had a place of honour in the assemblage, and watched the function with curious interest.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading In the ancient Temple of the White Priests Leonard and Ulama were solemnly made man and wife according to the custom of the country.
Dranoa
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From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The remainder filled all the surrounding open spaces, and waited patiently to greet the bride and bridegroom on their way back to the palace.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading Templemore had a place of honour in the assemblage, and watched the function with curious interest.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The remainder filled all the surrounding open spaces, and waited patiently to greet the bride and bridegroom on their way back to the palace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
the state of being honored
From this reading Templemore had a place of honour in the assemblage, and watched the function with curious interest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the ancient Temple of the White Priests Leonard and Ulama were solemnly made man and wife according to the custom of the country.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Templemore had a place of honour in the assemblage, and watched the function with curious interest.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading In the ancient Temple of the White Priests Leonard and Ulama were solemnly made man and wife according to the custom of the country.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the ancient Temple of the White Priests Leonard and Ulama were solemnly made man and wife according to the custom of the country.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the ancient Temple of the White Priests Leonard and Ulama were solemnly made man and wife according to the custom of the country.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading A MARRIAGE AND A PARTING.
joined in matrimony
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the ancient Temple of the White Priests Leonard and Ulama were solemnly made man and wife according to the custom of the country.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The remainder filled all the surrounding open spaces, and waited patiently to greet the bride and bridegroom on their way back to the palace.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The remainder filled all the surrounding open spaces, and waited patiently to greet the bride and bridegroom on their way back to the palace.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The remainder filled all the surrounding open spaces, and waited patiently to greet the bride and bridegroom on their way back to the palace.
the act of departing politely
From this reading A MARRIAGE AND A PARTING.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading The remainder filled all the surrounding open spaces, and waited patiently to greet the bride and bridegroom on their way back to the palace.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Templemore had a place of honour in the assemblage, and watched the function with curious interest.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
PriestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading In the ancient Temple of the White Priests Leonard and Ulama were solemnly made man and wife according to the custom of the country.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The remainder filled all the surrounding open spaces, and waited patiently to greet the bride and bridegroom on their way back to the palace.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading In the ancient Temple of the White Priests Leonard and Ulama were solemnly made man and wife according to the custom of the country.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The remainder filled all the surrounding open spaces, and waited patiently to greet the bride and bridegroom on their way back to the palace.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The remainder filled all the surrounding open spaces, and waited patiently to greet the bride and bridegroom on their way back to the palace.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading In the ancient Temple of the White Priests Leonard and Ulama were solemnly made man and wife according to the custom of the country.
Templemore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Templemore had a place of honour in the assemblage, and watched the function with curious interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the ancient Temple of the White Priests Leonard and Ulama were solemnly made man and wife according to the custom of the country.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the ancient Temple of the White Priests Leonard and Ulama were solemnly made man and wife according to the custom of the country.
Ulamanoun
the body of Mullahs (Muslim scholars trained in Islam and Islamic law) who are the interpreters of Islam's sciences and doctrines and laws and the chief guarantors of continuity in the spiritual and intellectual history of the Islamic community
From this reading In the ancient Temple of the White Priests Leonard and Ulama were solemnly made man and wife according to the custom of the country.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The remainder filled all the surrounding open spaces, and waited patiently to greet the bride and bridegroom on their way back to the palace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Templemore had a place of honour in the assemblage, and watched the function with curious interest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The remainder filled all the surrounding open spaces, and waited patiently to greet the bride and bridegroom on their way back to the palace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the ancient Temple of the White Priests Leonard and Ulama were solemnly made man and wife according to the custom of the country.
in or at the place that
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
a Caucasian
From this reading In the ancient Temple of the White Priests Leonard and Ulama were solemnly made man and wife according to the custom of the country.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading King Dranoa was able to be present at the ceremony, and nearly the whole population may be said to have assisted, for they thronged in crowds to the great building where in ages past their kings had all been married; though comparatively few of the populace could find room inside the Temple.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading In the ancient Temple of the White Priests Leonard and Ulama were solemnly made man and wife according to the custom of the country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Templemore had a place of honour in the assemblage, and watched the function with curious interest.
