used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Treachery In the apartment of Pryak, far beneath the temple of the Sepharian god, a number of priests were grouped about a long table.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Treachery In the apartment of Pryak, far beneath the temple of the Sepharian god, a number of priests were grouped about a long table.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pryak, his close-set eyes of watery blue blazing with an inner fire, rose from his chair.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Treachery In the apartment of Pryak, far beneath the temple of the Sepharian god, a number of priests were grouped about a long table.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At its head sat the high priest, Pryak; at his right was Orbar, second in command.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "For many moons," he began, choosing his words carefully, "the loyal servants of the God-Whose-Name-May-Not-Be-Spoken have been forced to bow to the unjust commands of a hated oppressor.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "For many moons," he began, choosing his words carefully, "the loyal servants of the God-Whose-Name-May-Not-Be-Spoken have been forced to bow to the unjust commands of a hated oppressor.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Treachery In the apartment of Pryak, far beneath the temple of the Sepharian god, a number of priests were grouped about a long table.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Pryak, his close-set eyes of watery blue blazing with an inner fire, rose from his chair.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Pryak, his close-set eyes of watery blue blazing with an inner fire, rose from his chair.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "For many moons," he began, choosing his words carefully, "the loyal servants of the God-Whose-Name-May-Not-Be-Spoken have been forced to bow to the unjust commands of a hated oppressor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading "For many moons," he began, choosing his words carefully, "the loyal servants of the God-Whose-Name-May-Not-Be-Spoken have been forced to bow to the unjust commands of a hated oppressor.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Pryak, his close-set eyes of watery blue blazing with an inner fire, rose from his chair.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading "For many moons," he began, choosing his words carefully, "the loyal servants of the God-Whose-Name-May-Not-Be-Spoken have been forced to bow to the unjust commands of a hated oppressor.
close-setadjective
set close together
From this reading Pryak, his close-set eyes of watery blue blazing with an inner fire, rose from his chair.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading At its head sat the high priest, Pryak; at his right was Orbar, second in command.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "For many moons," he began, choosing his words carefully, "the loyal servants of the God-Whose-Name-May-Not-Be-Spoken have been forced to bow to the unjust commands of a hated oppressor.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Pryak, his close-set eyes of watery blue blazing with an inner fire, rose from his chair.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Treachery In the apartment of Pryak, far beneath the temple of the Sepharian god, a number of priests were grouped about a long table.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Pryak, his close-set eyes of watery blue blazing with an inner fire, rose from his chair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For many moons," he began, choosing his words carefully, "the loyal servants of the God-Whose-Name-May-Not-Be-Spoken have been forced to bow to the unjust commands of a hated oppressor.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading "For many moons," he began, choosing his words carefully, "the loyal servants of the God-Whose-Name-May-Not-Be-Spoken have been forced to bow to the unjust commands of a hated oppressor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pryak, his close-set eyes of watery blue blazing with an inner fire, rose from his chair.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Treachery In the apartment of Pryak, far beneath the temple of the Sepharian god, a number of priests were grouped about a long table.
God-Whose-Name-May-Not-Be-Spoken
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From this reading "For many moons," he began, choosing his words carefully, "the loyal servants of the God-Whose-Name-May-Not-Be-Spoken have been forced to bow to the unjust commands of a hated oppressor.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading Treachery In the apartment of Pryak, far beneath the temple of the Sepharian god, a number of priests were grouped about a long table.
hallmarknounUS /ˈhɑːlmɑːrk/
a distinctive characteristic or attribute
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading "For many moons," he began, choosing his words carefully, "the loyal servants of the God-Whose-Name-May-Not-Be-Spoken have been forced to bow to the unjust commands of a hated oppressor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "For many moons," he began, choosing his words carefully, "the loyal servants of the God-Whose-Name-May-Not-Be-Spoken have been forced to bow to the unjust commands of a hated oppressor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "For many moons," he began, choosing his words carefully, "the loyal servants of the God-Whose-Name-May-Not-Be-Spoken have been forced to bow to the unjust commands of a hated oppressor.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At its head sat the high priest, Pryak; at his right was Orbar, second in command.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading At its head sat the high priest, Pryak; at his right was Orbar, second in command.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At its head sat the high priest, Pryak; at his right was Orbar, second in command.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Treachery In the apartment of Pryak, far beneath the temple of the Sepharian god, a number of priests were grouped about a long table.
inflexibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfleksəbəl/
incapable of change
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
located inward
From this reading Pryak, his close-set eyes of watery blue blazing with an inner fire, rose from his chair.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At its head sat the high priest, Pryak; at his right was Orbar, second in command.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Treachery In the apartment of Pryak, far beneath the temple of the Sepharian god, a number of priests were grouped about a long table.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading "For many moons," he began, choosing his words carefully, "the loyal servants of the God-Whose-Name-May-Not-Be-Spoken have been forced to bow to the unjust commands of a hated oppressor.
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 "For many moons," he began, choosing his words carefully, "the loyal servants of the God-Whose-Name-May-Not-Be-Spoken have been forced to bow to the unjust commands of a hated oppressor.
the force of workers available
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
middle-age
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From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
moonsnounUS /muːnz/
plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading "For many moons," he began, choosing his words carefully, "the loyal servants of the God-Whose-Name-May-Not-Be-Spoken have been forced to bow to the unjust commands of a hated oppressor.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Treachery In the apartment of Pryak, far beneath the temple of the Sepharian god, a number of priests were grouped about a long table.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Treachery In the apartment of Pryak, far beneath the temple of the Sepharian god, a number of priests were grouped about a long table.
oppressornounUS /əˈpresər/
a person of authority who subjects others to undue pressures
From this reading "For many moons," he began, choosing his words carefully, "the loyal servants of the God-Whose-Name-May-Not-Be-Spoken have been forced to bow to the unjust commands of a hated oppressor.
Orbar
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From this reading At its head sat the high priest, Pryak; at his right was Orbar, second in command.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading At its head sat the high priest, Pryak; at his right was Orbar, second in command.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Treachery In the apartment of Pryak, far beneath the temple of the Sepharian god, a number of priests were grouped about a long table.
Pryak
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From this reading Treachery In the apartment of Pryak, far beneath the temple of the Sepharian god, a number of priests were grouped about a long table.
precisely, exactly
From this reading At its head sat the high priest, Pryak; at his right was Orbar, second in command.
righteousnessnounUS /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/
adhering to moral principles
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Pryak, his close-set eyes of watery blue blazing with an inner fire, rose from his chair.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At its head sat the high priest, Pryak; at his right was Orbar, second in command.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading At its head sat the high priest, Pryak; at his right was Orbar, second in command.
Sepharian
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From this reading Treachery In the apartment of Pryak, far beneath the temple of the Sepharian god, a number of priests were grouped about a long table.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "For many moons," he began, choosing his words carefully, "the loyal servants of the God-Whose-Name-May-Not-Be-Spoken have been forced to bow to the unjust commands of a hated oppressor.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
stoolsnounUS /stuːlz/
plural of “stool” — a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Treachery In the apartment of Pryak, far beneath the temple of the Sepharian god, a number of priests were grouped about a long table.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Treachery In the apartment of Pryak, far beneath the temple of the Sepharian god, a number of priests were grouped about a long table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Treachery In the apartment of Pryak, far beneath the temple of the Sepharian god, a number of priests were grouped about a long table.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
TreacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading Treachery In the apartment of Pryak, far beneath the temple of the Sepharian god, a number of priests were grouped about a long table.
under-priests
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From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading "For many moons," he began, choosing his words carefully, "the loyal servants of the God-Whose-Name-May-Not-Be-Spoken have been forced to bow to the unjust commands of a hated oppressor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At its head sat the high priest, Pryak; at his right was Orbar, second in command.
wateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading Pryak, his close-set eyes of watery blue blazing with an inner fire, rose from his chair.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Treachery In the apartment of Pryak, far beneath the temple of the Sepharian god, a number of priests were grouped about a long table.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The balance of the stools were occupied by six under-priests, all stern, silent men of middle-age, with that air of inflexible righteousness which appears to be the hallmark of their kind.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "For many moons," he began, choosing his words carefully, "the loyal servants of the God-Whose-Name-May-Not-Be-Spoken have been forced to bow to the unjust commands of a hated oppressor.
