used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIGURE IN THE SHADOW.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
anew
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The man in whose house we had found shelter was named Goliba, a staunch friend of Omar's, although one of the royal councillors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
councillors
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From this reading The man in whose house we had found shelter was named Goliba, a staunch friend of Omar's, although one of the royal councillors.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading We were discussing the situation.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A FIGURE IN THE SHADOW.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
set up or found
From this reading The man in whose house we had found shelter was named Goliba, a staunch friend of Omar's, although one of the royal councillors.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The man in whose house we had found shelter was named Goliba, a staunch friend of Omar's, although one of the royal councillors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
Goliba
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From this reading The man in whose house we had found shelter was named Goliba, a staunch friend of Omar's, although one of the royal councillors.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FIGURE IN THE SHADOW.
irateadjectiveUS /aɪˈreɪt/
feeling or showing extreme anger
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
Kona
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From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
the act of departing
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man in whose house we had found shelter was named Goliba, a staunch friend of Omar's, although one of the royal councillors.
matnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
come together
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The man in whose house we had found shelter was named Goliba, a staunch friend of Omar's, although one of the royal councillors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
Omar
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From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
Omar's
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From this reading The man in whose house we had found shelter was named Goliba, a staunch friend of Omar's, although one of the royal councillors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The man in whose house we had found shelter was named Goliba, a staunch friend of Omar's, although one of the royal councillors.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
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 Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The man in whose house we had found shelter was named Goliba, a staunch friend of Omar's, although one of the royal councillors.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading A FIGURE IN THE SHADOW.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The man in whose house we had found shelter was named Goliba, a staunch friend of Omar's, although one of the royal councillors.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading We were discussing the situation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
staunchadjectiveUS /stɔːntʃ/
firm and dependable especially in loyalty
From this reading The man in whose house we had found shelter was named Goliba, a staunch friend of Omar's, although one of the royal councillors.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FIGURE IN THE SHADOW.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were discussing the situation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were discussing the situation.
in or at the place that
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
belonging to which person
From this reading The man in whose house we had found shelter was named Goliba, a staunch friend of Omar's, although one of the royal councillors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN hour after sundown I was seated with Omar and Kona on a mat in the courtyard of a house not far from the gates of the palace, where hospitality had been secretly offered us.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Our black followers, on leaving the presence of the irate queen, had gone out in small groups to wander through the wonderful city, having arranged to meet again at midnight.
