used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the New Democracy he harboured a deep hatred, and from a conviction born of this he had linked the doctrines of that party and Mario’s advocacy of them with the assassination of the King.
advocacynounUS /ˈædvəkəsi/
active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
From this reading For the New Democracy he harboured a deep hatred, and from a conviction born of this he had linked the doctrines of that party and Mario’s advocacy of them with the assassination of the King.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was easy for him to charge Forza with the loss of the royal visit, and easier to behold him as the author of his marital discord.
assassinationnounUS /əˌsæsəˈneɪʃən/
an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
From this reading For the New Democracy he harboured a deep hatred, and from a conviction born of this he had linked the doctrines of that party and Mario’s advocacy of them with the assassination of the King.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading He did not regret the attack he had made on Mario in the presence of the guests.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It was easy for him to charge Forza with the loss of the royal visit, and easier to behold him as the author of his marital discord.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
see with attention
From this reading It was easy for him to charge Forza with the loss of the royal visit, and easier to behold him as the author of his marital discord.
brought into existence
From this reading For the New Democracy he harboured a deep hatred, and from a conviction born of this he had linked the doctrines of that party and Mario’s advocacy of them with the assassination of the King.
terminate
From this reading He passed the night in the library, writing at his Napoleonic table, smoking and brooding over the utter failure of his efforts to break Hera’s determination.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading He passed the night in the library, writing at his Napoleonic table, smoking and brooding over the utter failure of his efforts to break Hera’s determination.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading It was easy for him to charge Forza with the loss of the royal visit, and easier to behold him as the author of his marital discord.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading For the New Democracy he harboured a deep hatred, and from a conviction born of this he had linked the doctrines of that party and Mario’s advocacy of them with the assassination of the King.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading For the New Democracy he harboured a deep hatred, and from a conviction born of this he had linked the doctrines of that party and Mario’s advocacy of them with the assassination of the King.
DemocracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading For the New Democracy he harboured a deep hatred, and from a conviction born of this he had linked the doctrines of that party and Mario’s advocacy of them with the assassination of the King.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He passed the night in the library, writing at his Napoleonic table, smoking and brooding over the utter failure of his efforts to break Hera’s determination.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not regret the attack he had made on Mario in the presence of the guests.
discordnounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrd/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading It was easy for him to charge Forza with the loss of the royal visit, and easier to behold him as the author of his marital discord.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading For the New Democracy he harboured a deep hatred, and from a conviction born of this he had linked the doctrines of that party and Mario’s advocacy of them with the assassination of the King.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was easy for him to charge Forza with the loss of the royal visit, and easier to behold him as the author of his marital discord.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was easy for him to charge Forza with the loss of the royal visit, and easier to behold him as the author of his marital discord.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He passed the night in the library, writing at his Napoleonic table, smoking and brooding over the utter failure of his efforts to break Hera’s determination.
an act that fails
From this reading He passed the night in the library, writing at his Napoleonic table, smoking and brooding over the utter failure of his efforts to break Hera’s determination.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the New Democracy he harboured a deep hatred, and from a conviction born of this he had linked the doctrines of that party and Mario’s advocacy of them with the assassination of the King.
Forza
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From this reading It was easy for him to charge Forza with the loss of the royal visit, and easier to behold him as the author of his marital discord.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For the New Democracy he harboured a deep hatred, and from a conviction born of this he had linked the doctrines of that party and Mario’s advocacy of them with the assassination of the King.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He did not regret the attack he had made on Mario in the presence of the guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not regret the attack he had made on Mario in the presence of the guests.
harboured
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From this reading For the New Democracy he harboured a deep hatred, and from a conviction born of this he had linked the doctrines of that party and Mario’s advocacy of them with the assassination of the King.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading For the New Democracy he harboured a deep hatred, and from a conviction born of this he had linked the doctrines of that party and Mario’s advocacy of them with the assassination of the King.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He passed the night in the library, writing at his Napoleonic table, smoking and brooding over the utter failure of his efforts to break Hera’s determination.
Hera's
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From this reading He passed the night in the library, writing at his Napoleonic table, smoking and brooding over the utter failure of his efforts to break Hera’s determination.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was easy for him to charge Forza with the loss of the royal visit, and easier to behold him as the author of his marital discord.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He passed the night in the library, writing at his Napoleonic table, smoking and brooding over the utter failure of his efforts to break Hera’s determination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
a single distinct event
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
INDUSTRIALadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was easy for him to charge Forza with the loss of the royal visit, and easier to behold him as the author of his marital discord.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading For the New Democracy he harboured a deep hatred, and from a conviction born of this he had linked the doctrines of that party and Mario’s advocacy of them with the assassination of the King.
a room where books are kept
From this reading He passed the night in the library, writing at his Napoleonic table, smoking and brooding over the utter failure of his efforts to break Hera’s determination.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading For the New Democracy he harboured a deep hatred, and from a conviction born of this he had linked the doctrines of that party and Mario’s advocacy of them with the assassination of the King.
something that is lost
From this reading It was easy for him to charge Forza with the loss of the royal visit, and easier to behold him as the author of his marital discord.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He did not regret the attack he had made on Mario in the presence of the guests.
Mario
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From this reading He did not regret the attack he had made on Mario in the presence of the guests.
Mario's
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From this reading For the New Democracy he harboured a deep hatred, and from a conviction born of this he had linked the doctrines of that party and Mario’s advocacy of them with the assassination of the King.
maritaladjectiveUS /ˈmerətəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading It was easy for him to charge Forza with the loss of the royal visit, and easier to behold him as the author of his marital discord.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
NapoleonicadjectiveUS /nəˌpoʊliˈɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or like Napoleon Bonaparte
From this reading He passed the night in the library, writing at his Napoleonic table, smoking and brooding over the utter failure of his efforts to break Hera’s determination.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For the New Democracy he harboured a deep hatred, and from a conviction born of this he had linked the doctrines of that party and Mario’s advocacy of them with the assassination of the King.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He passed the night in the library, writing at his Napoleonic table, smoking and brooding over the utter failure of his efforts to break Hera’s determination.
not any; not one
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not regret the attack he had made on Mario in the presence of the guests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He did not regret the attack he had made on Mario in the presence of the guests.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He passed the night in the library, writing at his Napoleonic table, smoking and brooding over the utter failure of his efforts to break Hera’s determination.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading For the New Democracy he harboured a deep hatred, and from a conviction born of this he had linked the doctrines of that party and Mario’s advocacy of them with the assassination of the King.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He passed the night in the library, writing at his Napoleonic table, smoking and brooding over the utter failure of his efforts to break Hera’s determination.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He did not regret the attack he had made on Mario in the presence of the guests.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He did not regret the attack he had made on Mario in the presence of the guests.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading It was easy for him to charge Forza with the loss of the royal visit, and easier to behold him as the author of his marital discord.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading He passed the night in the library, writing at his Napoleonic table, smoking and brooding over the utter failure of his efforts to break Hera’s determination.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He passed the night in the library, writing at his Napoleonic table, smoking and brooding over the utter failure of his efforts to break Hera’s determination.
TARSIS
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From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For the New Democracy he harboured a deep hatred, and from a conviction born of this he had linked the doctrines of that party and Mario’s advocacy of them with the assassination of the King.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For the New Democracy he harboured a deep hatred, and from a conviction born of this he had linked the doctrines of that party and Mario’s advocacy of them with the assassination of the King.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He passed the night in the library, writing at his Napoleonic table, smoking and brooding over the utter failure of his efforts to break Hera’s determination.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading He passed the night in the library, writing at his Napoleonic table, smoking and brooding over the utter failure of his efforts to break Hera’s determination.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was easy for him to charge Forza with the loss of the royal visit, and easier to behold him as the author of his marital discord.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was easy for him to charge Forza with the loss of the royal visit, and easier to behold him as the author of his marital discord.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading AN INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT TARSIS gave orders that no bright lights be shown at the windows and that the palace in other respects preserve an air of mourning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For the New Democracy he harboured a deep hatred, and from a conviction born of this he had linked the doctrines of that party and Mario’s advocacy of them with the assassination of the King.
the act of creating written works
From this reading He passed the night in the library, writing at his Napoleonic table, smoking and brooding over the utter failure of his efforts to break Hera’s determination.
