adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He marched, his head held high, as though heralds and pursuivants went in front of him, as though nobles surrounded him and guards or regiments followed after him.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The Chariot of the Pit Oro came and of necessity alone.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Chariot of the Pit Oro came and of necessity alone.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
beardnounUS /bɪrd/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Chariot of the Pit Oro came and of necessity alone.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Indeed once or twice I thought that he glanced out of the corners of them towards the chapel where we were hid.
ChariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading The Chariot of the Pit Oro came and of necessity alone.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Indeed once or twice I thought that he glanced out of the corners of them towards the chapel where we were hid.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He marched, his head held high, as though heralds and pursuivants went in front of him, as though nobles surrounded him and guards or regiments followed after him.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He marched, his head held high, as though heralds and pursuivants went in front of him, as though nobles surrounded him and guards or regiments followed after him.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Indeed once or twice I thought that he glanced out of the corners of them towards the chapel where we were hid.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading He marched, his head held high, as though heralds and pursuivants went in front of him, as though nobles surrounded him and guards or regiments followed after him.
hawk-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He marched, his head held high, as though heralds and pursuivants went in front of him, as though nobles surrounded him and guards or regiments followed after him.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He marched, his head held high, as though heralds and pursuivants went in front of him, as though nobles surrounded him and guards or regiments followed after him.
heraldsnounUS /ˈherəldz/
plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news
From this reading He marched, his head held high, as though heralds and pursuivants went in front of him, as though nobles surrounded him and guards or regiments followed after him.
hidverbUS /hɪd/
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Indeed once or twice I thought that he glanced out of the corners of them towards the chapel where we were hid.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He marched, his head held high, as though heralds and pursuivants went in front of him, as though nobles surrounded him and guards or regiments followed after him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He marched, his head held high, as though heralds and pursuivants went in front of him, as though nobles surrounded him and guards or regiments followed after him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed once or twice I thought that he glanced out of the corners of them towards the chapel where we were hid.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading He marched, his head held high, as though heralds and pursuivants went in front of him, as though nobles surrounded him and guards or regiments followed after him.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The Chariot of the Pit Oro came and of necessity alone.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading He marched, his head held high, as though heralds and pursuivants went in front of him, as though nobles surrounded him and guards or regiments followed after him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Chariot of the Pit Oro came and of necessity alone.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Indeed once or twice I thought that he glanced out of the corners of them towards the chapel where we were hid.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He marched, his head held high, as though heralds and pursuivants went in front of him, as though nobles surrounded him and guards or regiments followed after him.
Oro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Chariot of the Pit Oro came and of necessity alone.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Indeed once or twice I thought that he glanced out of the corners of them towards the chapel where we were hid.
panoplynounUS /ˈpænɑːpli/
a complete and impressive array
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
PitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading The Chariot of the Pit Oro came and of necessity alone.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
pursuivants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He marched, his head held high, as though heralds and pursuivants went in front of him, as though nobles surrounded him and guards or regiments followed after him.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading He marched, his head held high, as though heralds and pursuivants went in front of him, as though nobles surrounded him and guards or regiments followed after him.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
templenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Chariot of the Pit Oro came and of necessity alone.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed once or twice I thought that he glanced out of the corners of them towards the chapel where we were hid.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He marched, his head held high, as though heralds and pursuivants went in front of him, as though nobles surrounded him and guards or regiments followed after him.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Indeed once or twice I thought that he glanced out of the corners of them towards the chapel where we were hid.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Indeed once or twice I thought that he glanced out of the corners of them towards the chapel where we were hid.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading Indeed once or twice I thought that he glanced out of the corners of them towards the chapel where we were hid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Indeed once or twice I thought that he glanced out of the corners of them towards the chapel where we were hid.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He marched, his head held high, as though heralds and pursuivants went in front of him, as though nobles surrounded him and guards or regiments followed after him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed once or twice I thought that he glanced out of the corners of them towards the chapel where we were hid.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Indeed once or twice I thought that he glanced out of the corners of them towards the chapel where we were hid.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Let it be admitted that he was a great figure in his gorgeous robes, with his long white beard, his hawk-like features, his tall shape and his glittering eyes, which even at that distance I could see.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet there was that in his air as he advanced into the temple, which suggested a monarch surrounded by the pomp and panoply of a great court.
