used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A knock sounded at the door and it was opened to admit three people.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading Pryak, aroused by the abrupt cessation of sound, looked up questioningly.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The room, itself, was swarming with white-tunicked priests, their babbling voices adding to the atmosphere of confusion and disorder.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading A knock sounded at the door and it was opened to admit three people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The room, itself, was swarming with white-tunicked priests, their babbling voices adding to the atmosphere of confusion and disorder.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Pryak, aroused by the abrupt cessation of sound, looked up questioningly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they entered, a sudden hush fell over the milling throng of priests.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A knock sounded at the door and it was opened to admit three people.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The room, itself, was swarming with white-tunicked priests, their babbling voices adding to the atmosphere of confusion and disorder.
babblingnounUS /ˈbæbəlɪŋ/
gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby
From this reading The room, itself, was swarming with white-tunicked priests, their babbling voices adding to the atmosphere of confusion and disorder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pryak, aroused by the abrupt cessation of sound, looked up questioningly.
cessationnounUS /ˌseˈseɪʃən/
a stopping
From this reading Pryak, aroused by the abrupt cessation of sound, looked up questioningly.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The room, itself, was swarming with white-tunicked priests, their babbling voices adding to the atmosphere of confusion and disorder.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Reunion Pryak, seated in one of the great rooms of the palace, was deep in conversation with Orbar, his lieutenant.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Reunion Pryak, seated in one of the great rooms of the palace, was deep in conversation with Orbar, his lieutenant.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading The room, itself, was swarming with white-tunicked priests, their babbling voices adding to the atmosphere of confusion and disorder.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A knock sounded at the door and it was opened to admit three people.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As they entered, a sudden hush fell over the milling throng of priests.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As they entered, a sudden hush fell over the milling throng of priests.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Reunion Pryak, seated in one of the great rooms of the palace, was deep in conversation with Orbar, his lieutenant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Reunion Pryak, seated in one of the great rooms of the palace, was deep in conversation with Orbar, his lieutenant.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading As they entered, a sudden hush fell over the milling throng of priests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reunion Pryak, seated in one of the great rooms of the palace, was deep in conversation with Orbar, his lieutenant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A knock sounded at the door and it was opened to admit three people.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The room, itself, was swarming with white-tunicked priests, their babbling voices adding to the atmosphere of confusion and disorder.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A knock sounded at the door and it was opened to admit three people.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Reunion Pryak, seated in one of the great rooms of the palace, was deep in conversation with Orbar, his lieutenant.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Pryak, aroused by the abrupt cessation of sound, looked up questioningly.
millingnounUS /ˈmɪlɪŋ/
corrugated edge of a coin
From this reading As they entered, a sudden hush fell over the milling throng of priests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Reunion Pryak, seated in one of the great rooms of the palace, was deep in conversation with Orbar, his lieutenant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Reunion Pryak, seated in one of the great rooms of the palace, was deep in conversation with Orbar, his lieutenant.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A knock sounded at the door and it was opened to admit three people.
Orbar
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From this reading Reunion Pryak, seated in one of the great rooms of the palace, was deep in conversation with Orbar, his lieutenant.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As they entered, a sudden hush fell over the milling throng of priests.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Reunion Pryak, seated in one of the great rooms of the palace, was deep in conversation with Orbar, his lieutenant.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A knock sounded at the door and it was opened to admit three people.
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 The room, itself, was swarming with white-tunicked priests, their babbling voices adding to the atmosphere of confusion and disorder.
Pryak
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From this reading Reunion Pryak, seated in one of the great rooms of the palace, was deep in conversation with Orbar, his lieutenant.
questioninglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading Pryak, aroused by the abrupt cessation of sound, looked up questioningly.
ReunionnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading Reunion Pryak, seated in one of the great rooms of the palace, was deep in conversation with Orbar, his lieutenant.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room, itself, was swarming with white-tunicked priests, their babbling voices adding to the atmosphere of confusion and disorder.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Reunion Pryak, seated in one of the great rooms of the palace, was deep in conversation with Orbar, his lieutenant.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Reunion Pryak, seated in one of the great rooms of the palace, was deep in conversation with Orbar, his lieutenant.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Pryak, aroused by the abrupt cessation of sound, looked up questioningly.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading A knock sounded at the door and it was opened to admit three people.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading As they entered, a sudden hush fell over the milling throng of priests.
swarmingverbUS /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading The room, itself, was swarming with white-tunicked priests, their babbling voices adding to the atmosphere of confusion and disorder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reunion Pryak, seated in one of the great rooms of the palace, was deep in conversation with Orbar, his lieutenant.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The room, itself, was swarming with white-tunicked priests, their babbling voices adding to the atmosphere of confusion and disorder.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they entered, a sudden hush fell over the milling throng of priests.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A knock sounded at the door and it was opened to admit three people.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading As they entered, a sudden hush fell over the milling throng of priests.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The room, itself, was swarming with white-tunicked priests, their babbling voices adding to the atmosphere of confusion and disorder.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Pryak, aroused by the abrupt cessation of sound, looked up questioningly.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The room, itself, was swarming with white-tunicked priests, their babbling voices adding to the atmosphere of confusion and disorder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reunion Pryak, seated in one of the great rooms of the palace, was deep in conversation with Orbar, his lieutenant.
white-tunicked
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From this reading The room, itself, was swarming with white-tunicked priests, their babbling voices adding to the atmosphere of confusion and disorder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Reunion Pryak, seated in one of the great rooms of the palace, was deep in conversation with Orbar, his lieutenant.
