used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
anew
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
in the past
From this reading "Malik Ambar sued for peace three years ago because his alliance came apart."
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading "Malik Ambar sued for peace three years ago because his alliance came apart."
Ambar
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From this reading "Malik Ambar sued for peace three years ago because his alliance came apart."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And his alliance will come apart again.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading "Malik Ambar sued for peace three years ago because his alliance came apart."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
for the reason that
From this reading "Malik Ambar sued for peace three years ago because his alliance came apart."
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Malik Ambar sued for peace three years ago because his alliance came apart."
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
carcassesnounUS /ˈkɑːrkəsɪz/
plural of “carcass” — the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
chitahs
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From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "And his alliance will come apart again.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
couriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading If we sow enough fear."
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading If we sow enough fear."
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Malik Ambar sued for peace three years ago because his alliance came apart."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Malik Ambar sued for peace three years ago because his alliance came apart."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we sow enough fear."
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
Jadar
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From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
immediately past
From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
MaliknounUS /ˈmælɪk/
the leader of a town or community in some parts of Asia Minor and the Indian subcontinent
From this reading "Malik Ambar sued for peace three years ago because his alliance came apart."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
nilgainoun
large Indian antelope; male is blue-grey with white markings; female is brownish with no horns
From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
and nothing more
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
ox-drawn
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From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "Malik Ambar sued for peace three years ago because his alliance came apart."
pigeonsnounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/
plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
Rao
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From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
re-harnessed
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From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
sowverbUS /saʊ/
place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading If we sow enough fear."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
suedverbUS /suːd/
past form of “sue” — institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading "Malik Ambar sued for peace three years ago because his alliance came apart."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Malik Ambar sued for peace three years ago because his alliance came apart."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
Vasant
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From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
precisely as stated
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we sow enough fear."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jadar seemed annoyed at the delay as the waiting _chitahs _were re-harnessed and the last carcasses of blue _nilgai _were loaded onto the ox-drawn wagons for return to the camp.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Vasant Rao spoke again, watching Jadar carefully, knowing that the prince was deeply troubled, had imprisoned a courier that very morning for which there could only be one reason--then released pigeons that flew north.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "And his alliance will come apart again.
a late time of life
From this reading "Malik Ambar sued for peace three years ago because his alliance came apart."
