(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 AS we were led forward to the space in front of the divan all eyes were directed towards us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The glitter and pomp of the merciless slave-raider's court was dazzling.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His officers surrounding him, watched every movement of his face, and the four-score slaves behind him stood mute and motionless, ready to do his bidding at any instant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS we were led forward to the space in front of the divan all eyes were directed towards us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His officers surrounding him, watched every movement of his face, and the four-score slaves behind him stood mute and motionless, ready to do his bidding at any instant.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before their ruler all men salaamed.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading His officers surrounding him, watched every movement of his face, and the four-score slaves behind him stood mute and motionless, ready to do his bidding at any instant.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading His officers surrounding him, watched every movement of his face, and the four-score slaves behind him stood mute and motionless, ready to do his bidding at any instant.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The glitter and pomp of the merciless slave-raider's court was dazzling.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading The glitter and pomp of the merciless slave-raider's court was dazzling.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading AS we were led forward to the space in front of the divan all eyes were directed towards us.
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading AS we were led forward to the space in front of the divan all eyes were directed towards us.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading His officers surrounding him, watched every movement of his face, and the four-score slaves behind him stood mute and motionless, ready to do his bidding at any instant.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His officers surrounding him, watched every movement of his face, and the four-score slaves behind him stood mute and motionless, ready to do his bidding at any instant.
opinion or judgment
From this reading AS we were led forward to the space in front of the divan all eyes were directed towards us.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His officers surrounding him, watched every movement of his face, and the four-score slaves behind him stood mute and motionless, ready to do his bidding at any instant.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading AS we were led forward to the space in front of the divan all eyes were directed towards us.
four-score
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From this reading His officers surrounding him, watched every movement of his face, and the four-score slaves behind him stood mute and motionless, ready to do his bidding at any instant.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading AS we were led forward to the space in front of the divan all eyes were directed towards us.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading The glitter and pomp of the merciless slave-raider's court was dazzling.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His officers surrounding him, watched every movement of his face, and the four-score slaves behind him stood mute and motionless, ready to do his bidding at any instant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His officers surrounding him, watched every movement of his face, and the four-score slaves behind him stood mute and motionless, ready to do his bidding at any instant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AS we were led forward to the space in front of the divan all eyes were directed towards us.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading His officers surrounding him, watched every movement of his face, and the four-score slaves behind him stood mute and motionless, ready to do his bidding at any instant.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading AS we were led forward to the space in front of the divan all eyes were directed towards us.
the force of workers available
From this reading Before their ruler all men salaamed.
mercilessadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsələs/
having or showing no mercy
From this reading The glitter and pomp of the merciless slave-raider's court was dazzling.
not in physical motion
From this reading His officers surrounding him, watched every movement of his face, and the four-score slaves behind him stood mute and motionless, ready to do his bidding at any instant.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading His officers surrounding him, watched every movement of his face, and the four-score slaves behind him stood mute and motionless, ready to do his bidding at any instant.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading His officers surrounding him, watched every movement of his face, and the four-score slaves behind him stood mute and motionless, ready to do his bidding at any instant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE QUEEN.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading His officers surrounding him, watched every movement of his face, and the four-score slaves behind him stood mute and motionless, ready to do his bidding at any instant.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading The glitter and pomp of the merciless slave-raider's court was dazzling.
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 SECRET OF THE QUEEN.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading His officers surrounding him, watched every movement of his face, and the four-score slaves behind him stood mute and motionless, ready to do his bidding at any instant.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading Before their ruler all men salaamed.
salaamed
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From this reading Before their ruler all men salaamed.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE QUEEN.
slave-raider's
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From this reading The glitter and pomp of the merciless slave-raider's court was dazzling.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading His officers surrounding him, watched every movement of his face, and the four-score slaves behind him stood mute and motionless, ready to do his bidding at any instant.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading AS we were led forward to the space in front of the divan all eyes were directed towards us.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading His officers surrounding him, watched every movement of his face, and the four-score slaves behind him stood mute and motionless, ready to do his bidding at any instant.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading His officers surrounding him, watched every movement of his face, and the four-score slaves behind him stood mute and motionless, ready to do his bidding at any instant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE QUEEN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before their ruler all men salaamed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AS we were led forward to the space in front of the divan all eyes were directed towards us.
in the direction of
From this reading AS we were led forward to the space in front of the divan all eyes were directed towards us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AS we were led forward to the space in front of the divan all eyes were directed towards us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The glitter and pomp of the merciless slave-raider's court was dazzling.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading His officers surrounding him, watched every movement of his face, and the four-score slaves behind him stood mute and motionless, ready to do his bidding at any instant.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AS we were led forward to the space in front of the divan all eyes were directed towards us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AS we were led forward to the space in front of the divan all eyes were directed towards us.
