Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Robur became governor of Aphur as a matter of course.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading ROBUR'S INVITATION Jadgor was elected over Tammon by an overwhelming majority.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

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From this reading Robur became governor of Aphur as a matter of course.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Robur became governor of Aphur as a matter of course.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Robur became governor of Aphur as a matter of course.

for the reason that

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before it was held, however, several things had occurred.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ROBUR'S INVITATION Jadgor was elected over Tammon by an overwhelming majority.

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From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading This was the major result of the elections, so far as Croft was concerned.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Robur became governor of Aphur as a matter of course.

a small farm worked by a crofter

From this reading This was the major result of the elections, so far as Croft was concerned.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

subject to popular election

From this reading ROBUR'S INVITATION Jadgor was elected over Tammon by an overwhelming majority.

plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading This was the major result of the elections, so far as Croft was concerned.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading This was the major result of the elections, so far as Croft was concerned.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

the head of a state government

From this reading Robur became governor of Aphur as a matter of course.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Before it was held, however, several things had occurred.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Before it was held, however, several things had occurred.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Before it was held, however, several things had occurred.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading ROBUR'S INVITATION Jadgor was elected over Tammon by an overwhelming majority.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Before it was held, however, several things had occurred.

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From this reading ROBUR'S INVITATION Jadgor was elected over Tammon by an overwhelming majority.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

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From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading This was the major result of the elections, so far as Croft was concerned.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading ROBUR'S INVITATION Jadgor was elected over Tammon by an overwhelming majority.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Robur became governor of Aphur as a matter of course.

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From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Before it was held, however, several things had occurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Robur became governor of Aphur as a matter of course.

above and across; more than

From this reading ROBUR'S INVITATION Jadgor was elected over Tammon by an overwhelming majority.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading ROBUR'S INVITATION Jadgor was elected over Tammon by an overwhelming majority.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading This was the major result of the elections, so far as Croft was concerned.

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From this reading Robur became governor of Aphur as a matter of course.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ROBUR'S INVITATION Jadgor was elected over Tammon by an overwhelming majority.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Before it was held, however, several things had occurred.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This was the major result of the elections, so far as Croft was concerned.

a male human offspring

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

not in physical motion

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

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From this reading ROBUR'S INVITATION Jadgor was elected over Tammon by an overwhelming majority.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Before it was held, however, several things had occurred.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was the major result of the elections, so far as Croft was concerned.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

a crime that undermines the offender's government

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ROBUR'S INVITATION Jadgor was elected over Tammon by an overwhelming majority.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading In Cathur, Mutlos gained the lead largely because the populace still remembered the treason intended by Kyphallos of Scythys's house, and refused to vote for the dead king's younger son.