used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading They sat on a velvet-covered couch with heads close together, discussing the latest action of the King.
anew
From this reading Some days had elapsed since the King of Kings had told them of his intention, but as he had not again spoken on the subject, they had concluded that he was jesting.
(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 A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
Artistone
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From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some days had elapsed since the King of Kings had told them of his intention, but as he had not again spoken on the subject, they had concluded that he was jesting.
Athura
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From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between them lay a tablet on which was engraved a copy of the King’s decree, declaring the new law, that the King of Kings might marry his sisters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some days had elapsed since the King of Kings had told them of his intention, but as he had not again spoken on the subject, they had concluded that he was jesting.
CLASHnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading They sat on a velvet-covered couch with heads close together, discussing the latest action of the King.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Some days had elapsed since the King of Kings had told them of his intention, but as he had not again spoken on the subject, they had concluded that he was jesting.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Between them lay a tablet on which was engraved a copy of the King’s decree, declaring the new law, that the King of Kings might marry his sisters.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading They sat on a velvet-covered couch with heads close together, discussing the latest action of the King.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some days had elapsed since the King of Kings had told them of his intention, but as he had not again spoken on the subject, they had concluded that he was jesting.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Between them lay a tablet on which was engraved a copy of the King’s decree, declaring the new law, that the King of Kings might marry his sisters.
decreeverbUS /dɪˈkriː/
issue a decree
From this reading Between them lay a tablet on which was engraved a copy of the King’s decree, declaring the new law, that the King of Kings might marry his sisters.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They sat on a velvet-covered couch with heads close together, discussing the latest action of the King.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Some days had elapsed since the King of Kings had told them of his intention, but as he had not again spoken on the subject, they had concluded that he was jesting.
engravedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvd/
cut or impressed into a surface
From this reading Between them lay a tablet on which was engraved a copy of the King’s decree, declaring the new law, that the King of Kings might marry his sisters.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some days had elapsed since the King of Kings had told them of his intention, but as he had not again spoken on the subject, they had concluded that he was jesting.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some days had elapsed since the King of Kings had told them of his intention, but as he had not again spoken on the subject, they had concluded that he was jesting.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading They sat on a velvet-covered couch with heads close together, discussing the latest action of the King.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Between them lay a tablet on which was engraved a copy of the King’s decree, declaring the new law, that the King of Kings might marry his sisters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading This decree indicated his set purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Some days had elapsed since the King of Kings had told them of his intention, but as he had not again spoken on the subject, they had concluded that he was jesting.
jestingadjective
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading Some days had elapsed since the King of Kings had told them of his intention, but as he had not again spoken on the subject, they had concluded that he was jesting.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Between them lay a tablet on which was engraved a copy of the King’s decree, declaring the new law, that the King of Kings might marry his sisters.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Between them lay a tablet on which was engraved a copy of the King’s decree, declaring the new law, that the King of Kings might marry his sisters.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading They sat on a velvet-covered couch with heads close together, discussing the latest action of the King.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Between them lay a tablet on which was engraved a copy of the King’s decree, declaring the new law, that the King of Kings might marry his sisters.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Between them lay a tablet on which was engraved a copy of the King’s decree, declaring the new law, that the King of Kings might marry his sisters.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
take in marriage
From this reading Between them lay a tablet on which was engraved a copy of the King’s decree, declaring the new law, that the King of Kings might marry his sisters.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Between them lay a tablet on which was engraved a copy of the King’s decree, declaring the new law, that the King of Kings might marry his sisters.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Between them lay a tablet on which was engraved a copy of the King’s decree, declaring the new law, that the King of Kings might marry his sisters.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some days had elapsed since the King of Kings had told them of his intention, but as he had not again spoken on the subject, they had concluded that he was jesting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They sat on a velvet-covered couch with heads close together, discussing the latest action of the King.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading This decree indicated his set purpose.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They sat on a velvet-covered couch with heads close together, discussing the latest action of the King.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This decree indicated his set purpose.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Some days had elapsed since the King of Kings had told them of his intention, but as he had not again spoken on the subject, they had concluded that he was jesting.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
sitting-room
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From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some days had elapsed since the King of Kings had told them of his intention, but as he had not again spoken on the subject, they had concluded that he was jesting.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Some days had elapsed since the King of Kings had told them of his intention, but as he had not again spoken on the subject, they had concluded that he was jesting.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Some days had elapsed since the King of Kings had told them of his intention, but as he had not again spoken on the subject, they had concluded that he was jesting.
tabletnounUS /ˈtæblət/
a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription
From this reading Between them lay a tablet on which was engraved a copy of the King’s decree, declaring the new law, that the King of Kings might marry his sisters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Between them lay a tablet on which was engraved a copy of the King’s decree, declaring the new law, that the King of Kings might marry his sisters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Between them lay a tablet on which was engraved a copy of the King’s decree, declaring the new law, that the King of Kings might marry his sisters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sat on a velvet-covered couch with heads close together, discussing the latest action of the King.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This decree indicated his set purpose.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They sat on a velvet-covered couch with heads close together, discussing the latest action of the King.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Some days had elapsed since the King of Kings had told them of his intention, but as he had not again spoken on the subject, they had concluded that he was jesting.
velvet-covered
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From this reading They sat on a velvet-covered couch with heads close together, discussing the latest action of the King.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Between them lay a tablet on which was engraved a copy of the King’s decree, declaring the new law, that the King of Kings might marry his sisters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Between them lay a tablet on which was engraved a copy of the King’s decree, declaring the new law, that the King of Kings might marry his sisters.
WILLSnounUS /wɪlz/
plural of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading A CLASH OF WILLS Athura and Artistone, sisters of the Great King, were alone in their magnificent sitting-room in the palace, having dismissed all their attendants.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They sat on a velvet-covered couch with heads close together, discussing the latest action of the King.
