used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the end, however, yielding to a barbarian's vanity, the count could not resist the desire to display his wealth before the eyes of his guests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first he hesitated to take his gold and silver vessels, the fruit of his ravages, out of his coffers and exhibit them on his table.
apprehendingverbUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪŋ/
-ing form of “apprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Neroweg feasted his royal guest Chram at his best.
BANQUETnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading IN THE BANQUET HALL.
barbarian's
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From this reading In the end, however, yielding to a barbarian's vanity, the count could not resist the desire to display his wealth before the eyes of his guests.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the end, however, yielding to a barbarian's vanity, the count could not resist the desire to display his wealth before the eyes of his guests.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Neroweg feasted his royal guest Chram at his best.
Chram
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From this reading Neroweg feasted his royal guest Chram at his best.
coffersnounUS /ˈkɑːfərz/
plural of “coffer” — an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
From this reading At first he hesitated to take his gold and silver vessels, the fruit of his ravages, out of his coffers and exhibit them on his table.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the end, however, yielding to a barbarian's vanity, the count could not resist the desire to display his wealth before the eyes of his guests.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading In the end, however, yielding to a barbarian's vanity, the count could not resist the desire to display his wealth before the eyes of his guests.
covetousadjective
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
cupiditynounUS /kjuːˈpɪdɪti/
extreme greed for material wealth
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading In the end, however, yielding to a barbarian's vanity, the count could not resist the desire to display his wealth before the eyes of his guests.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading In the end, however, yielding to a barbarian's vanity, the count could not resist the desire to display his wealth before the eyes of his guests.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In the end, however, yielding to a barbarian's vanity, the count could not resist the desire to display his wealth before the eyes of his guests.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading At first he hesitated to take his gold and silver vessels, the fruit of his ravages, out of his coffers and exhibit them on his table.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In the end, however, yielding to a barbarian's vanity, the count could not resist the desire to display his wealth before the eyes of his guests.
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
feastedverbUS /ˈfiːstɪd/
past form of “feast” — partake in a feast or banquet
From this reading Neroweg feasted his royal guest Chram at his best.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he hesitated to take his gold and silver vessels, the fruit of his ravages, out of his coffers and exhibit them on his table.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading At first he hesitated to take his gold and silver vessels, the fruit of his ravages, out of his coffers and exhibit them on his table.
coins made of gold
From this reading At first he hesitated to take his gold and silver vessels, the fruit of his ravages, out of his coffers and exhibit them on his table.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Neroweg feasted his royal guest Chram at his best.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading In the end, however, yielding to a barbarian's vanity, the count could not resist the desire to display his wealth before the eyes of his guests.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading IN THE BANQUET HALL.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first he hesitated to take his gold and silver vessels, the fruit of his ravages, out of his coffers and exhibit them on his table.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading At first he hesitated to take his gold and silver vessels, the fruit of his ravages, out of his coffers and exhibit them on his table.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neroweg feasted his royal guest Chram at his best.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In the end, however, yielding to a barbarian's vanity, the count could not resist the desire to display his wealth before the eyes of his guests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE BANQUET HALL.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
engage in
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
Neroweg
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From this reading Neroweg feasted his royal guest Chram at his best.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the end, however, yielding to a barbarian's vanity, the count could not resist the desire to display his wealth before the eyes of his guests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first he hesitated to take his gold and silver vessels, the fruit of his ravages, out of his coffers and exhibit them on his table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At first he hesitated to take his gold and silver vessels, the fruit of his ravages, out of his coffers and exhibit them on his table.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At first he hesitated to take his gold and silver vessels, the fruit of his ravages, out of his coffers and exhibit them on his table.
pilferingverbUS /ˈpɪlfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “pilfer” — make off with belongings of others
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
ravagesnounUS /ˈrævɪdʒɪz/
plural of “ravage” — (usually plural) a destructive action
From this reading At first he hesitated to take his gold and silver vessels, the fruit of his ravages, out of his coffers and exhibit them on his table.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading In the end, however, yielding to a barbarian's vanity, the count could not resist the desire to display his wealth before the eyes of his guests.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Neroweg feasted his royal guest Chram at his best.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading At first he hesitated to take his gold and silver vessels, the fruit of his ravages, out of his coffers and exhibit them on his table.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At first he hesitated to take his gold and silver vessels, the fruit of his ravages, out of his coffers and exhibit them on his table.
carry out
From this reading At first he hesitated to take his gold and silver vessels, the fruit of his ravages, out of his coffers and exhibit them on his table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE BANQUET HALL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At first he hesitated to take his gold and silver vessels, the fruit of his ravages, out of his coffers and exhibit them on his table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first he hesitated to take his gold and silver vessels, the fruit of his ravages, out of his coffers and exhibit them on his table.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading In the end, however, yielding to a barbarian's vanity, the count could not resist the desire to display his wealth before the eyes of his guests.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading At first he hesitated to take his gold and silver vessels, the fruit of his ravages, out of his coffers and exhibit them on his table.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading In the end, however, yielding to a barbarian's vanity, the count could not resist the desire to display his wealth before the eyes of his guests.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He feared to excite the cupidity of Chram and his favorites, apprehending that the latter would indulge their nature for pilfering, or that the former might make some covetous demand upon him.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading In the end, however, yielding to a barbarian's vanity, the count could not resist the desire to display his wealth before the eyes of his guests.
