used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The holy Gospels, appealed to by a method approved by both factions alike, seemed to have given a mandate in favor of the duke, to the confusion of the adherents of the princess.
adherentsnounUS /ædˈhɪrənts/
plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading The holy Gospels, appealed to by a method approved by both factions alike, seemed to have given a mandate in favor of the duke, to the confusion of the adherents of the princess.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading The occupants of the northern aisle, as well as of the northern transept, gave instant proof of the side on which their sympathies lay.
equally
From this reading The holy Gospels, appealed to by a method approved by both factions alike, seemed to have given a mandate in favor of the duke, to the confusion of the adherents of the princess.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They rose to their feet as one man, and ignoring the sacred character of the place, gave vent to tumultuous cries.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The holy Gospels, appealed to by a method approved by both factions alike, seemed to have given a mandate in favor of the duke, to the confusion of the adherents of the princess.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading The holy Gospels, appealed to by a method approved by both factions alike, seemed to have given a mandate in favor of the duke, to the confusion of the adherents of the princess.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The holy oracles are on our side!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The occupants of the northern aisle, as well as of the northern transept, gave instant proof of the side on which their sympathies lay.
Bora
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From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The holy Gospels, appealed to by a method approved by both factions alike, seemed to have given a mandate in favor of the duke, to the confusion of the adherents of the princess.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The holy Gospels, appealed to by a method approved by both factions alike, seemed to have given a mandate in favor of the duke, to the confusion of the adherents of the princess.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading They rose to their feet as one man, and ignoring the sacred character of the place, gave vent to tumultuous cries.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The holy Gospels, appealed to by a method approved by both factions alike, seemed to have given a mandate in favor of the duke, to the confusion of the adherents of the princess.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading They rose to their feet as one man, and ignoring the sacred character of the place, gave vent to tumultuous cries.
CZARnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
factionsnounUS /ˈfækʃənz/
plural of “faction” — a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading The holy Gospels, appealed to by a method approved by both factions alike, seemed to have given a mandate in favor of the duke, to the confusion of the adherents of the princess.
promote over another
From this reading The holy Gospels, appealed to by a method approved by both factions alike, seemed to have given a mandate in favor of the duke, to the confusion of the adherents of the princess.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading They rose to their feet as one man, and ignoring the sacred character of the place, gave vent to tumultuous cries.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The occupants of the northern aisle, as well as of the northern transept, gave instant proof of the side on which their sympathies lay.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The holy Gospels, appealed to by a method approved by both factions alike, seemed to have given a mandate in favor of the duke, to the confusion of the adherents of the princess.
GospelsnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəlz/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading The holy Gospels, appealed to by a method approved by both factions alike, seemed to have given a mandate in favor of the duke, to the confusion of the adherents of the princess.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The holy Gospels, appealed to by a method approved by both factions alike, seemed to have given a mandate in favor of the duke, to the confusion of the adherents of the princess.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading The holy Gospels, appealed to by a method approved by both factions alike, seemed to have given a mandate in favor of the duke, to the confusion of the adherents of the princess.
ignoringverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading They rose to their feet as one man, and ignoring the sacred character of the place, gave vent to tumultuous cries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The holy Gospels, appealed to by a method approved by both factions alike, seemed to have given a mandate in favor of the duke, to the confusion of the adherents of the princess.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The occupants of the northern aisle, as well as of the northern transept, gave instant proof of the side on which their sympathies lay.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The occupants of the northern aisle, as well as of the northern transept, gave instant proof of the side on which their sympathies lay.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They rose to their feet as one man, and ignoring the sacred character of the place, gave vent to tumultuous cries.
mandatenounUS /ˈmændeɪt/
a document giving an official instruction or command
From this reading The holy Gospels, appealed to by a method approved by both factions alike, seemed to have given a mandate in favor of the duke, to the confusion of the adherents of the princess.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The holy Gospels, appealed to by a method approved by both factions alike, seemed to have given a mandate in favor of the duke, to the confusion of the adherents of the princess.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The occupants of the northern aisle, as well as of the northern transept, gave instant proof of the side on which their sympathies lay.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The occupants of the northern aisle, as well as of the northern transept, gave instant proof of the side on which their sympathies lay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The occupants of the northern aisle, as well as of the northern transept, gave instant proof of the side on which their sympathies lay.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They rose to their feet as one man, and ignoring the sacred character of the place, gave vent to tumultuous cries.
oraclesnounUS /ˈɔːrəkəlz/
plural of “oracle” — an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading "The holy oracles are on our side!"
Orloff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "The holy oracles are on our side!"
pervadeverbUS /pərˈveɪd/
spread or diffuse through
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They rose to their feet as one man, and ignoring the sacred character of the place, gave vent to tumultuous cries.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The holy Gospels, appealed to by a method approved by both factions alike, seemed to have given a mandate in favor of the duke, to the confusion of the adherents of the princess.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The occupants of the northern aisle, as well as of the northern transept, gave instant proof of the side on which their sympathies lay.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading They rose to their feet as one man, and ignoring the sacred character of the place, gave vent to tumultuous cries.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading They rose to their feet as one man, and ignoring the sacred character of the place, gave vent to tumultuous cries.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The holy Gospels, appealed to by a method approved by both factions alike, seemed to have given a mandate in favor of the duke, to the confusion of the adherents of the princess.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The occupants of the northern aisle, as well as of the northern transept, gave instant proof of the side on which their sympathies lay.
simultaneousadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The occupants of the northern aisle, as well as of the northern transept, gave instant proof of the side on which their sympathies lay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The occupants of the northern aisle, as well as of the northern transept, gave instant proof of the side on which their sympathies lay.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They rose to their feet as one man, and ignoring the sacred character of the place, gave vent to tumultuous cries.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
transeptnoun
structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles
From this reading The occupants of the northern aisle, as well as of the northern transept, gave instant proof of the side on which their sympathies lay.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading They rose to their feet as one man, and ignoring the sacred character of the place, gave vent to tumultuous cries.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading They rose to their feet as one man, and ignoring the sacred character of the place, gave vent to tumultuous cries.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The occupants of the northern aisle, as well as of the northern transept, gave instant proof of the side on which their sympathies lay.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The occupants of the northern aisle, as well as of the northern transept, gave instant proof of the side on which their sympathies lay.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GREAT WHITE CZAR The sudden utterance of Count Orloff, combined with the simultaneous appearance of the Duke of Bora, caused an electric thrill to pervade the cathedral.
