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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
move towards
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
put or send forth
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
Cheiron
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From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
decorumnounUS /dɪˈkɔːrəm/
propriety in manners and conduct
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
disgracedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪst/
suffering shame
From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
ECCLESIASTESnoun
an Old Testament book consisting of reflections on the vanity of human life; is traditionally attributed to Solomon but probably was written about 250 BC
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
fair-skinned
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From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
HunnounUS /hʌn/
a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century
From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
interludenounUS /ˈɪntərluːd/
an intervening period or episode
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
methodicaladjectiveUS /məˈθɑːdəkəl/
characterized by method and orderliness
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
on one occasion
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
praefect
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From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
Rhavas
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From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
rostrumnounUS /ˈrɑːstrəm/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The interlude had caused the crowd to linger on despite the approach of noonday, an hour always devoted, almost sacred, to rest.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The fair-skinned Cheiron up on the rostrum now took over the duties of the disgraced Hun Rhavas.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But now that decorum was once more restored and the work of the sale could be proceeded with in the methodical manner approved by the praefect, interest began to flag.
XInounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."--ECCLESIASTES XI.
