used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LAST WEEK As the first week of the regency had been, so the last week was a dazzling confusion, a series of gorgeous pageants, a riot of semi-Eastern splendor.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading The Empire loved Stanief with grateful fervor, it feared Adrian.
(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 But if this last held all the rejoicing and glory of the commencement of a new reign, it held also the deep regret and dread of the passing of a tested security.
in addition
From this reading But if this last held all the rejoicing and glory of the commencement of a new reign, it held also the deep regret and dread of the passing of a tested security.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But if this last held all the rejoicing and glory of the commencement of a new reign, it held also the deep regret and dread of the passing of a tested security.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LAST WEEK As the first week of the regency had been, so the last week was a dazzling confusion, a series of gorgeous pageants, a riot of semi-Eastern splendor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE LAST WEEK As the first week of the regency had been, so the last week was a dazzling confusion, a series of gorgeous pageants, a riot of semi-Eastern splendor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Yet before Stanief's own will all these elements were helpless.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if this last held all the rejoicing and glory of the commencement of a new reign, it held also the deep regret and dread of the passing of a tested security.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading But if this last held all the rejoicing and glory of the commencement of a new reign, it held also the deep regret and dread of the passing of a tested security.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading THE LAST WEEK As the first week of the regency had been, so the last week was a dazzling confusion, a series of gorgeous pageants, a riot of semi-Eastern splendor.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Even in the court were those who foresaw a return to old disaster in the rule of the unguided and wilful young sovereign.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading THE LAST WEEK As the first week of the regency had been, so the last week was a dazzling confusion, a series of gorgeous pageants, a riot of semi-Eastern splendor.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading But if this last held all the rejoicing and glory of the commencement of a new reign, it held also the deep regret and dread of the passing of a tested security.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Even in the court were those who foresaw a return to old disaster in the rule of the unguided and wilful young sovereign.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading But if this last held all the rejoicing and glory of the commencement of a new reign, it held also the deep regret and dread of the passing of a tested security.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Yet before Stanief's own will all these elements were helpless.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The Empire loved Stanief with grateful fervor, it feared Adrian.
divisible by two
From this reading Even in the court were those who foresaw a return to old disaster in the rule of the unguided and wilful young sovereign.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The Empire loved Stanief with grateful fervor, it feared Adrian.
fervornounUS /ˈfɜːrvər/
feelings of great warmth and intensity
From this reading The Empire loved Stanief with grateful fervor, it feared Adrian.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE LAST WEEK As the first week of the regency had been, so the last week was a dazzling confusion, a series of gorgeous pageants, a riot of semi-Eastern splendor.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading Even in the court were those who foresaw a return to old disaster in the rule of the unguided and wilful young sovereign.
a state of high honor
From this reading But if this last held all the rejoicing and glory of the commencement of a new reign, it held also the deep regret and dread of the passing of a tested security.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading THE LAST WEEK As the first week of the regency had been, so the last week was a dazzling confusion, a series of gorgeous pageants, a riot of semi-Eastern splendor.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The Empire loved Stanief with grateful fervor, it feared Adrian.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LAST WEEK As the first week of the regency had been, so the last week was a dazzling confusion, a series of gorgeous pageants, a riot of semi-Eastern splendor.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But if this last held all the rejoicing and glory of the commencement of a new reign, it held also the deep regret and dread of the passing of a tested security.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Yet before Stanief's own will all these elements were helpless.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if this last held all the rejoicing and glory of the commencement of a new reign, it held also the deep regret and dread of the passing of a tested security.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even in the court were those who foresaw a return to old disaster in the rule of the unguided and wilful young sovereign.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But if this last held all the rejoicing and glory of the commencement of a new reign, it held also the deep regret and dread of the passing of a tested security.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST WEEK As the first week of the regency had been, so the last week was a dazzling confusion, a series of gorgeous pageants, a riot of semi-Eastern splendor.
held dear
From this reading The Empire loved Stanief with grateful fervor, it feared Adrian.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But if this last held all the rejoicing and glory of the commencement of a new reign, it held also the deep regret and dread of the passing of a tested security.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST WEEK As the first week of the regency had been, so the last week was a dazzling confusion, a series of gorgeous pageants, a riot of semi-Eastern splendor.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Even in the court were those who foresaw a return to old disaster in the rule of the unguided and wilful young sovereign.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Yet before Stanief's own will all these elements were helpless.
pageantsnounUS /ˈpædʒənts/
plural of “pageant” — an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading THE LAST WEEK As the first week of the regency had been, so the last week was a dazzling confusion, a series of gorgeous pageants, a riot of semi-Eastern splendor.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading But if this last held all the rejoicing and glory of the commencement of a new reign, it held also the deep regret and dread of the passing of a tested security.
regencynounUS /ˈriːdʒənsi/
the period of time during which a regent governs
From this reading THE LAST WEEK As the first week of the regency had been, so the last week was a dazzling confusion, a series of gorgeous pageants, a riot of semi-Eastern splendor.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading But if this last held all the rejoicing and glory of the commencement of a new reign, it held also the deep regret and dread of the passing of a tested security.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading But if this last held all the rejoicing and glory of the commencement of a new reign, it held also the deep regret and dread of the passing of a tested security.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading But if this last held all the rejoicing and glory of the commencement of a new reign, it held also the deep regret and dread of the passing of a tested security.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Even in the court were those who foresaw a return to old disaster in the rule of the unguided and wilful young sovereign.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading THE LAST WEEK As the first week of the regency had been, so the last week was a dazzling confusion, a series of gorgeous pageants, a riot of semi-Eastern splendor.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Even in the court were those who foresaw a return to old disaster in the rule of the unguided and wilful young sovereign.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading But if this last held all the rejoicing and glory of the commencement of a new reign, it held also the deep regret and dread of the passing of a tested security.
semi-Eastern
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From this reading THE LAST WEEK As the first week of the regency had been, so the last week was a dazzling confusion, a series of gorgeous pageants, a riot of semi-Eastern splendor.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading THE LAST WEEK As the first week of the regency had been, so the last week was a dazzling confusion, a series of gorgeous pageants, a riot of semi-Eastern splendor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE LAST WEEK As the first week of the regency had been, so the last week was a dazzling confusion, a series of gorgeous pageants, a riot of semi-Eastern splendor.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading Even in the court were those who foresaw a return to old disaster in the rule of the unguided and wilful young sovereign.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading THE LAST WEEK As the first week of the regency had been, so the last week was a dazzling confusion, a series of gorgeous pageants, a riot of semi-Eastern splendor.
Stanief
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From this reading The Empire loved Stanief with grateful fervor, it feared Adrian.
Stanief's
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From this reading Yet before Stanief's own will all these elements were helpless.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading But if this last held all the rejoicing and glory of the commencement of a new reign, it held also the deep regret and dread of the passing of a tested security.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST WEEK As the first week of the regency had been, so the last week was a dazzling confusion, a series of gorgeous pageants, a riot of semi-Eastern splendor.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Yet before Stanief's own will all these elements were helpless.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But if this last held all the rejoicing and glory of the commencement of a new reign, it held also the deep regret and dread of the passing of a tested security.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Even in the court were those who foresaw a return to old disaster in the rule of the unguided and wilful young sovereign.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even in the court were those who foresaw a return to old disaster in the rule of the unguided and wilful young sovereign.
unguidedadjective
not subject to guidance or control after launching
From this reading Even in the court were those who foresaw a return to old disaster in the rule of the unguided and wilful young sovereign.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAST WEEK As the first week of the regency had been, so the last week was a dazzling confusion, a series of gorgeous pageants, a riot of semi-Eastern splendor.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE LAST WEEK As the first week of the regency had been, so the last week was a dazzling confusion, a series of gorgeous pageants, a riot of semi-Eastern splendor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even in the court were those who foresaw a return to old disaster in the rule of the unguided and wilful young sovereign.
which person or people
From this reading Even in the court were those who foresaw a return to old disaster in the rule of the unguided and wilful young sovereign.
wilfuladjective
done by design
From this reading Even in the court were those who foresaw a return to old disaster in the rule of the unguided and wilful young sovereign.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Yet before Stanief's own will all these elements were helpless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Empire loved Stanief with grateful fervor, it feared Adrian.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet before Stanief's own will all these elements were helpless.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Even in the court were those who foresaw a return to old disaster in the rule of the unguided and wilful young sovereign.
