used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The destruction of the Red Terror, which is my ordeal, is no real trial at all--it is but a trick.
(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 The destruction of the Red Terror, which is my ordeal, is no real trial at all--it is but a trick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have served Umzilikazi faithfully and well.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The King would be rid of us, and, whether I succeed or whether I fail, the Dark Unknown is to be our portion."
brinknounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading The destruction of the Red Terror, which is my ordeal, is no real trial at all--it is but a trick.
at any time
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The King would be rid of us, and, whether I succeed or whether I fail, the Dark Unknown is to be our portion."
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading I have served Umzilikazi faithfully and well.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have served Umzilikazi faithfully and well.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
Lalusini
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
immediately past
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
for more time
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
not any; not one
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
on one occasion
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The King would be rid of us, and, whether I succeed or whether I fail, the Dark Unknown is to be our portion."
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading The destruction of the Red Terror, which is my ordeal, is no real trial at all--it is but a trick.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The King would be rid of us, and, whether I succeed or whether I fail, the Dark Unknown is to be our portion."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The King would be rid of us, and, whether I succeed or whether I fail, the Dark Unknown is to be our portion."
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The destruction of the Red Terror, which is my ordeal, is no real trial at all--it is but a trick.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The destruction of the Red Terror, which is my ordeal, is no real trial at all--it is but a trick.
relieve from
From this reading The King would be rid of us, and, whether I succeed or whether I fail, the Dark Unknown is to be our portion."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading I have served Umzilikazi faithfully and well.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The King would be rid of us, and, whether I succeed or whether I fail, the Dark Unknown is to be our portion."
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The destruction of the Red Terror, which is my ordeal, is no real trial at all--it is but a trick.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
totteringadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːtərɪŋ/
unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
the act of testing something
From this reading The destruction of the Red Terror, which is my ordeal, is no real trial at all--it is but a trick.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading The destruction of the Red Terror, which is my ordeal, is no real trial at all--it is but a trick.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
Umzilikazi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have served Umzilikazi faithfully and well.
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
not known
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It seems to me, Lalusini," I said at last, "it seems to me that in this nation there is no longer any room for us two.
precisely as stated
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I have served Umzilikazi faithfully and well.
at the time that
From this reading I have more than once snatched back the life of the King, when it was tottering on the very brink of the Dark Unknown, but kings are ever ungrateful; and now I and my house are promised the death of the traitor.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The King would be rid of us, and, whether I succeed or whether I fail, the Dark Unknown is to be our portion."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The destruction of the Red Terror, which is my ordeal, is no real trial at all--it is but a trick.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The King would be rid of us, and, whether I succeed or whether I fail, the Dark Unknown is to be our portion."
