used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COMBINED CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE AND CORONATION.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The day of our marriage and coronation as king and queen of Atvatabar at length arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The day of our marriage and coronation as king and queen of Atvatabar at length arrived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The day of our marriage and coronation as king and queen of Atvatabar at length arrived.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
Atvatabar
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From this reading The day of our marriage and coronation as king and queen of Atvatabar at length arrived.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For the first time in history Lyone sat before the throne of the gods not as goddess, but as queen; and I, her compeer, as king sat beside her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
next to; at the side of
From this reading For the first time in history Lyone sat before the throne of the gods not as goddess, but as queen; and I, her compeer, as king sat beside her.
Bormidophia
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From this reading The scene in the Bormidophia was of surpassing magnificence.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For the first time in history Lyone sat before the throne of the gods not as goddess, but as queen; and I, her compeer, as king sat beside her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading THE COMBINED CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE AND CORONATION.
cobwebnounUS /ˈkɑːbweb/
a fabric so delicate and transparent as to resemble a web of a spider
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
COMBINEDadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading THE COMBINED CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE AND CORONATION.
compeernoun
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading For the first time in history Lyone sat before the throne of the gods not as goddess, but as queen; and I, her compeer, as king sat beside her.
CORONATIONnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/
the ceremony of installing a new monarch
From this reading THE COMBINED CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE AND CORONATION.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day of our marriage and coronation as king and queen of Atvatabar at length arrived.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time in history Lyone sat before the throne of the gods not as goddess, but as queen; and I, her compeer, as king sat beside her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time in history Lyone sat before the throne of the gods not as goddess, but as queen; and I, her compeer, as king sat beside her.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading For the first time in history Lyone sat before the throne of the gods not as goddess, but as queen; and I, her compeer, as king sat beside her.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading For the first time in history Lyone sat before the throne of the gods not as goddess, but as queen; and I, her compeer, as king sat beside her.
coins made of gold
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For the first time in history Lyone sat before the throne of the gods not as goddess, but as queen; and I, her compeer, as king sat beside her.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading For the first time in history Lyone sat before the throne of the gods not as goddess, but as queen; and I, her compeer, as king sat beside her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For the first time in history Lyone sat before the throne of the gods not as goddess, but as queen; and I, her compeer, as king sat beside her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The scene in the Bormidophia was of surpassing magnificence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The day of our marriage and coronation as king and queen of Atvatabar at length arrived.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The day of our marriage and coronation as king and queen of Atvatabar at length arrived.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
loosely-fitting
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From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
Lyone
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From this reading For the first time in history Lyone sat before the throne of the gods not as goddess, but as queen; and I, her compeer, as king sat beside her.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading The scene in the Bormidophia was of surpassing magnificence.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE COMBINED CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE AND CORONATION.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For the first time in history Lyone sat before the throne of the gods not as goddess, but as queen; and I, her compeer, as king sat beside her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COMBINED CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE AND CORONATION.
old-ivory
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From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The day of our marriage and coronation as king and queen of Atvatabar at length arrived.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
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 day of our marriage and coronation as king and queen of Atvatabar at length arrived.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading For the first time in history Lyone sat before the throne of the gods not as goddess, but as queen; and I, her compeer, as king sat beside her.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene in the Bormidophia was of surpassing magnificence.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
surpassingadjectiveUS /sərˈpæsɪŋ/
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
From this reading The scene in the Bormidophia was of surpassing magnificence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMBINED CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE AND CORONATION.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading For the first time in history Lyone sat before the throne of the gods not as goddess, but as queen; and I, her compeer, as king sat beside her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time in history Lyone sat before the throne of the gods not as goddess, but as queen; and I, her compeer, as king sat beside her.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scene in the Bormidophia was of surpassing magnificence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lyone was attired in a loosely-fitting robe of old-ivory silk, over which was an outer network of lace formed of thread of gold, the design being a golden sun on the breast, which, with its long streaming rays, was held together by a golden cobweb that covered the entire figure of the queen.
