used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The night was far advanced, and there were indications that the great festival was drawing to a close.
the state of being absent
From this reading At last Sherakim appeared before the vast audience, and commenced an apology for the absence of the monarch in the following strain:
speak to
From this reading The last feature expected was an address from the king.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The night was far advanced, and there were indications that the great festival was drawing to a close.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The last feature expected was an address from the king.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The night was far advanced, and there were indications that the great festival was drawing to a close.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading At last Sherakim appeared before the vast audience, and commenced an apology for the absence of the monarch in the following strain:
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The hour appointed had arrived, and expectation ran high, but Jehoiakim made not his appearance.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At last Sherakim appeared before the vast audience, and commenced an apology for the absence of the monarch in the following strain:
subject to appointment
From this reading The hour appointed had arrived, and expectation ran high, but Jehoiakim made not his appearance.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The hour appointed had arrived, and expectation ran high, but Jehoiakim made not his appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last Sherakim appeared before the vast audience, and commenced an apology for the absence of the monarch in the following strain:
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading At last Sherakim appeared before the vast audience, and commenced an apology for the absence of the monarch in the following strain:
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At last Sherakim appeared before the vast audience, and commenced an apology for the absence of the monarch in the following strain:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The hour appointed had arrived, and expectation ran high, but Jehoiakim made not his appearance.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The night was far advanced, and there were indications that the great festival was drawing to a close.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At last Sherakim appeared before the vast audience, and commenced an apology for the absence of the monarch in the following strain:
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The night was far advanced, and there were indications that the great festival was drawing to a close.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The hour appointed had arrived, and expectation ran high, but Jehoiakim made not his appearance.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The last feature expected was an address from the king.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The night was far advanced, and there were indications that the great festival was drawing to a close.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The last feature expected was an address from the king.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading The night was far advanced, and there were indications that the great festival was drawing to a close.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading At last Sherakim appeared before the vast audience, and commenced an apology for the absence of the monarch in the following strain:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At last Sherakim appeared before the vast audience, and commenced an apology for the absence of the monarch in the following strain:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The last feature expected was an address from the king.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The night was far advanced, and there were indications that the great festival was drawing to a close.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The hour appointed had arrived, and expectation ran high, but Jehoiakim made not his appearance.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The hour appointed had arrived, and expectation ran high, but Jehoiakim made not his appearance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The hour appointed had arrived, and expectation ran high, but Jehoiakim made not his appearance.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The hour appointed had arrived, and expectation ran high, but Jehoiakim made not his appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At last Sherakim appeared before the vast audience, and commenced an apology for the absence of the monarch in the following strain:
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading The night was far advanced, and there were indications that the great festival was drawing to a close.
Jehoiakim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hour appointed had arrived, and expectation ran high, but Jehoiakim made not his appearance.
JudahnounUS /ˈdʒuːdə/
(Old Testament) the fourth son of Jacob who was forebear of one of the tribes of Israel; one of his descendants was to be the Messiah
From this reading “Princes and Nobles of Judah!
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The last feature expected was an address from the king.
immediately past
From this reading The last feature expected was an address from the king.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The hour appointed had arrived, and expectation ran high, but Jehoiakim made not his appearance.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading At last Sherakim appeared before the vast audience, and commenced an apology for the absence of the monarch in the following strain:
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night was far advanced, and there were indications that the great festival was drawing to a close.
NoblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading “Princes and Nobles of Judah!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The hour appointed had arrived, and expectation ran high, but Jehoiakim made not his appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At last Sherakim appeared before the vast audience, and commenced an apology for the absence of the monarch in the following strain:
PrincesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading “Princes and Nobles of Judah!
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The hour appointed had arrived, and expectation ran high, but Jehoiakim made not his appearance.
Sherakim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At last Sherakim appeared before the vast audience, and commenced an apology for the absence of the monarch in the following strain:
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading At last Sherakim appeared before the vast audience, and commenced an apology for the absence of the monarch in the following strain:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The night was far advanced, and there were indications that the great festival was drawing to a close.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The night was far advanced, and there were indications that the great festival was drawing to a close.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The night was far advanced, and there were indications that the great festival was drawing to a close.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The night was far advanced, and there were indications that the great festival was drawing to a close.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading At last Sherakim appeared before the vast audience, and commenced an apology for the absence of the monarch in the following strain:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night was far advanced, and there were indications that the great festival was drawing to a close.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The night was far advanced, and there were indications that the great festival was drawing to a close.
