used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Perhaps then you'll indulge me a moment for an ancient tale about it."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Perhaps then you'll indulge me a moment for an ancient tale about it."
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading "The Imperial sword harkens back in a way to our version of Adam and Eve.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Perhaps then you'll indulge me a moment for an ancient tale about it."
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading "Perhaps then you'll indulge me a moment for an ancient tale about it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading "I assumed you would understand its significance."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "The Imperial sword harkens back in a way to our version of Adam and Eve.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was leading the way down the path.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading "The Imperial sword harkens back in a way to our version of Adam and Eve.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Perhaps then you'll indulge me a moment for an ancient tale about it."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
harkensverbUS /ˈhɑːrkənz/
third-person singular of “harken” — listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading "The Imperial sword harkens back in a way to our version of Adam and Eve.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was leading the way down the path.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I assumed you would understand its significance."
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading "The Imperial sword harkens back in a way to our version of Adam and Eve.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading "Perhaps then you'll indulge me a moment for an ancient tale about it."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Perhaps then you'll indulge me a moment for an ancient tale about it."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "I assumed you would understand its significance."
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He was leading the way down the path.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Perhaps then you'll indulge me a moment for an ancient tale about it."
a particular point in time
From this reading "Perhaps then you'll indulge me a moment for an ancient tale about it."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
and nothing more
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "The Imperial sword harkens back in a way to our version of Adam and Eve.
a course of conduct
From this reading He was leading the way down the path.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps then you'll indulge me a moment for an ancient tale about it."
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 By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
shrinenounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading "I assumed you would understand its significance."
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
confined on all sides
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading "The Imperial sword harkens back in a way to our version of Adam and Eve.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Perhaps then you'll indulge me a moment for an ancient tale about it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was leading the way down the path.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Perhaps then you'll indulge me a moment for an ancient tale about it."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The Imperial sword harkens back in a way to our version of Adam and Eve.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I assumed you would understand its significance."
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading "The Imperial sword harkens back in a way to our version of Adam and Eve.
VIPnounUS /ˌviːaɪˈpiː/
an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was leading the way down the path.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was leading the way down the path.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
a Caucasian
From this reading By now the entire shrine had been cleared of tourists and they were surrounded only by bowing and smiling priests in white robes: the VIP treatment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I assumed you would understand its significance."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I assumed you would understand its significance."
you'll
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From this reading "Perhaps then you'll indulge me a moment for an ancient tale about it."
