used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The King accompanied by his brother and sisters, had departed with all his retinue from Pasargadæ and returned to Hamadan.
(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 All the rulers and notables of Persia and Medea were commanded to be present on a certain day to meet the departing Prince and to say farewell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
Bactra
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From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
Bardya
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From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All the rulers and notables of Persia and Medea were commanded to be present on a certain day to meet the departing Prince and to say farewell.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cambyses had no love for the Persian capital, but he did love Hamadan.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The King accompanied by his brother and sisters, had departed with all his retinue from Pasargadæ and returned to Hamadan.
Cambyses
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From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading All the rulers and notables of Persia and Medea were commanded to be present on a certain day to meet the departing Prince and to say farewell.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading All the rulers and notables of Persia and Medea were commanded to be present on a certain day to meet the departing Prince and to say farewell.
CyrusnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
From this reading Forty days and more had passed since the funeral of Cyrus.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All the rulers and notables of Persia and Medea were commanded to be present on a certain day to meet the departing Prince and to say farewell.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Forty days and more had passed since the funeral of Cyrus.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
well in the past; former
From this reading The King accompanied by his brother and sisters, had departed with all his retinue from Pasargadæ and returned to Hamadan.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading All the rulers and notables of Persia and Medea were commanded to be present on a certain day to meet the departing Prince and to say farewell.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Cambyses had no love for the Persian capital, but he did love Hamadan.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cambyses had no love for the Persian capital, but he did love Hamadan.
FortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Forty days and more had passed since the funeral of Cyrus.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The King accompanied by his brother and sisters, had departed with all his retinue from Pasargadæ and returned to Hamadan.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Forty days and more had passed since the funeral of Cyrus.
yet to be or coming
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Forty days and more had passed since the funeral of Cyrus.
Hamadan
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From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cambyses had no love for the Persian capital, but he did love Hamadan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Cambyses had no love for the Persian capital, but he did love Hamadan.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
MedeanounUS /məˈdiːə/
(Greek mythology) a princess of Colchis who aided Jason in taking the Golden Fleece from her father
From this reading All the rulers and notables of Persia and Medea were commanded to be present on a certain day to meet the departing Prince and to say farewell.
come together
From this reading All the rulers and notables of Persia and Medea were commanded to be present on a certain day to meet the departing Prince and to say farewell.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Forty days and more had passed since the funeral of Cyrus.
not any; not one
From this reading Cambyses had no love for the Persian capital, but he did love Hamadan.
notablesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəbəlz/
plural of “notable” — a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
From this reading All the rulers and notables of Persia and Medea were commanded to be present on a certain day to meet the departing Prince and to say farewell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the rulers and notables of Persia and Medea were commanded to be present on a certain day to meet the departing Prince and to say farewell.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
Pasargadæ
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From this reading The King accompanied by his brother and sisters, had departed with all his retinue from Pasargadæ and returned to Hamadan.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Forty days and more had passed since the funeral of Cyrus.
PersianounUS /ˈpɜːrʒə/
an empire in southern Asia created by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC and destroyed by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC
From this reading All the rulers and notables of Persia and Medea were commanded to be present on a certain day to meet the departing Prince and to say farewell.
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading Cambyses had no love for the Persian capital, but he did love Hamadan.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All the rulers and notables of Persia and Medea were commanded to be present on a certain day to meet the departing Prince and to say farewell.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading All the rulers and notables of Persia and Medea were commanded to be present on a certain day to meet the departing Prince and to say farewell.
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading The King accompanied by his brother and sisters, had departed with all his retinue from Pasargadæ and returned to Hamadan.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The King accompanied by his brother and sisters, had departed with all his retinue from Pasargadæ and returned to Hamadan.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading All the rulers and notables of Persia and Medea were commanded to be present on a certain day to meet the departing Prince and to say farewell.
express in words
From this reading All the rulers and notables of Persia and Medea were commanded to be present on a certain day to meet the departing Prince and to say farewell.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Forty days and more had passed since the funeral of Cyrus.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The King accompanied by his brother and sisters, had departed with all his retinue from Pasargadæ and returned to Hamadan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the rulers and notables of Persia and Medea were commanded to be present on a certain day to meet the departing Prince and to say farewell.
which person or people
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The King accompanied by his brother and sisters, had departed with all his retinue from Pasargadæ and returned to Hamadan.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A FAREWELL FEAST Cambyses, the King of Kings, King of the World, made a feast at his palace in Hamadan in honor of his brother Bardya, who, as the order announcing the feast declared, was about to return to his future capital and home in Bactra.
