used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Daphne informed her companions, and according to the request of Thoth, they stood in a line leaning on the side of the vessel.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Daphne informed her companions, and according to the request of Thoth, they stood in a line leaning on the side of the vessel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They seem to dread my people, but I will make every man give them an undoubted sign of respect.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He then summoned his men, and they awaited his orders in an attitude of the most obsequious deference.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading He then summoned his men, and they awaited his orders in an attitude of the most obsequious deference.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They seem to dread my people, but I will make every man give them an undoubted sign of respect.”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE MIGHT OF CHANCE.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
DaphnenounUS /ˈdæfni/
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading He then summoned his men, and they awaited his orders in an attitude of the most obsequious deference.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading They seem to dread my people, but I will make every man give them an undoubted sign of respect.”
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They seem to dread my people, but I will make every man give them an undoubted sign of respect.”
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They seem to dread my people, but I will make every man give them an undoubted sign of respect.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then summoned his men, and they awaited his orders in an attitude of the most obsequious deference.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Daphne informed her companions, and according to the request of Thoth, they stood in a line leaning on the side of the vessel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They seem to dread my people, but I will make every man give them an undoubted sign of respect.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Daphne informed her companions, and according to the request of Thoth, they stood in a line leaning on the side of the vessel.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Daphne informed her companions, and according to the request of Thoth, they stood in a line leaning on the side of the vessel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Daphne informed her companions, and according to the request of Thoth, they stood in a line leaning on the side of the vessel.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Daphne informed her companions, and according to the request of Thoth, they stood in a line leaning on the side of the vessel.
engage in
From this reading They seem to dread my people, but I will make every man give them an undoubted sign of respect.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They seem to dread my people, but I will make every man give them an undoubted sign of respect.”
the force of workers available
From this reading He then summoned his men, and they awaited his orders in an attitude of the most obsequious deference.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE MIGHT OF CHANCE.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He then summoned his men, and they awaited his orders in an attitude of the most obsequious deference.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading They seem to dread my people, but I will make every man give them an undoubted sign of respect.”
absolutely essential
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
obsequiousadjectiveUS /əbˈsiːkwiəs/
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
From this reading He then summoned his men, and they awaited his orders in an attitude of the most obsequious deference.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MIGHT OF CHANCE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
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 He then summoned his men, and they awaited his orders in an attitude of the most obsequious deference.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They seem to dread my people, but I will make every man give them an undoubted sign of respect.”
express the need or desire for
From this reading Daphne informed her companions, and according to the request of Thoth, they stood in a line leaning on the side of the vessel.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading They seem to dread my people, but I will make every man give them an undoubted sign of respect.”
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They seem to dread my people, but I will make every man give them an undoubted sign of respect.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Daphne informed her companions, and according to the request of Thoth, they stood in a line leaning on the side of the vessel.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading They seem to dread my people, but I will make every man give them an undoubted sign of respect.”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Daphne informed her companions, and according to the request of Thoth, they stood in a line leaning on the side of the vessel.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading He then summoned his men, and they awaited his orders in an attitude of the most obsequious deference.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIGHT OF CHANCE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then summoned his men, and they awaited his orders in an attitude of the most obsequious deference.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
Thothnoun
Egyptian Moon deity with the head of an ibis; god of wisdom and learning and the arts; scribe of the gods
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thoth disappeared, and on his return said to Daphne, “It is necessary to encourage thy companions, and to show them that they have nothing to fear.
undoubted
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From this reading They seem to dread my people, but I will make every man give them an undoubted sign of respect.”
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Daphne informed her companions, and according to the request of Thoth, they stood in a line leaning on the side of the vessel.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They seem to dread my people, but I will make every man give them an undoubted sign of respect.”
