at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But the court of Ramses amused itself always, and people talked of what had happened in the amphitheatre.
amphitheatrenounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
From this reading But the court of Ramses amused itself always, and people talked of what had happened in the amphitheatre.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading But the court of Ramses amused itself always, and people talked of what had happened in the amphitheatre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the city of Pi-Bast and its environs the concourse of people had begun, because of heat, to diminish.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
for the reason that
From this reading In the city of Pi-Bast and its environs the concourse of people had begun, because of heat, to diminish.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the city of Pi-Bast and its environs the concourse of people had begun, because of heat, to diminish.
bull-fights
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From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the court of Ramses amused itself always, and people talked of what had happened in the amphitheatre.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In the city of Pi-Bast and its environs the concourse of people had begun, because of heat, to diminish.
concoursenounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrs/
a large gathering of people
From this reading In the city of Pi-Bast and its environs the concourse of people had begun, because of heat, to diminish.
deem to be
From this reading Either Ramses did not hear these various opinions, or did not consider them.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading But the court of Ramses amused itself always, and people talked of what had happened in the amphitheatre.
CourtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
diminishverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading In the city of Pi-Bast and its environs the concourse of people had begun, because of heat, to diminish.
one or the other of two
From this reading Either Ramses did not hear these various opinions, or did not consider them.
environsnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənz/
the area in which something exists or lives
From this reading In the city of Pi-Bast and its environs the concourse of people had begun, because of heat, to diminish.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the city of Pi-Bast and its environs the concourse of people had begun, because of heat, to diminish.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But the court of Ramses amused itself always, and people talked of what had happened in the amphitheatre.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Either Ramses did not hear these various opinions, or did not consider them.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading In the city of Pi-Bast and its environs the concourse of people had begun, because of heat, to diminish.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
of great significance or value
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the city of Pi-Bast and its environs the concourse of people had begun, because of heat, to diminish.
involveverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlv/
connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was the month Thoth.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the city of Pi-Bast and its environs the concourse of people had begun, because of heat, to diminish.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But the court of Ramses amused itself always, and people talked of what had happened in the amphitheatre.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
maladroitadjectiveUS /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/
not adroit
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
the force of workers available
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading IT was the month Thoth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the city of Pi-Bast and its environs the concourse of people had begun, because of heat, to diminish.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Either Ramses did not hear these various opinions, or did not consider them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In the city of Pi-Bast and its environs the concourse of people had begun, because of heat, to diminish.
Pi-Bast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the city of Pi-Bast and its environs the concourse of people had begun, because of heat, to diminish.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
RamsesnounUS /ˈræmsiːz/
any of 12 kings of ancient Egypt between 1315 and 1090 BC
From this reading But the court of Ramses amused itself always, and people talked of what had happened in the amphitheatre.
Sargon
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From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But the court of Ramses amused itself always, and people talked of what had happened in the amphitheatre.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was the month Thoth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Either Ramses did not hear these various opinions, or did not consider them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Either Ramses did not hear these various opinions, or did not consider them.
Thothnoun
Egyptian Moon deity with the head of an ibis; god of wisdom and learning and the arts; scribe of the gods
From this reading IT was the month Thoth.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the city of Pi-Bast and its environs the concourse of people had begun, because of heat, to diminish.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Either Ramses did not hear these various opinions, or did not consider them.
venerationnounUS /ˌvenərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was the month Thoth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But the court of Ramses amused itself always, and people talked of what had happened in the amphitheatre.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
which person or people
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Courtiers praised the courage of the prince, maladroit men wondered at the strength of Sargon, the priests whispered with important mien that in every case the heir to the throne should not involve himself in bull-fights: for that there were men who were hired, or who, at least, did not possess public veneration.
