used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT TO THE CHIEF ASTROLOGER.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As the Priestess entered, Hermo arose, and was about to withdraw, when the Priestess, by a wave of her hand, gave him to understand his presence was required.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few weeks after the preceding ceremonies, a messenger announced to the Astrologer Priest that the Priestess sought an interview.
anew
From this reading The Priestess began, "O, most Venerated Father, I come again to ask assistance, with your astrological knowledge, in behalf of Sarthia.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A few weeks after the preceding ceremonies, a messenger announced to the Astrologer Priest that the Priestess sought an interview.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the Priestess entered, Hermo arose, and was about to withdraw, when the Priestess, by a wave of her hand, gave him to understand his presence was required.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading A few weeks after the preceding ceremonies, a messenger announced to the Astrologer Priest that the Priestess sought an interview.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading As the Priestess entered, Hermo arose, and was about to withdraw, when the Priestess, by a wave of her hand, gave him to understand his presence was required.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Priestess entered, Hermo arose, and was about to withdraw, when the Priestess, by a wave of her hand, gave him to understand his presence was required.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The Priestess began, "O, most Venerated Father, I come again to ask assistance, with your astrological knowledge, in behalf of Sarthia.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The Priestess began, "O, most Venerated Father, I come again to ask assistance, with your astrological knowledge, in behalf of Sarthia.
ASTROLOGERnounUS /əˈstrɑːlədʒər/
someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon
From this reading A VISIT TO THE CHIEF ASTROLOGER.
astrologicaladjectiveUS /ˌæstrəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with astrology
From this reading The Priestess began, "O, most Venerated Father, I come again to ask assistance, with your astrological knowledge, in behalf of Sarthia.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hermo was at his post making the usual, daily calculations for the Priest.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Priestess began, "O, most Venerated Father, I come again to ask assistance, with your astrological knowledge, in behalf of Sarthia.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading The Priestess began, "O, most Venerated Father, I come again to ask assistance, with your astrological knowledge, in behalf of Sarthia.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the Priestess entered, Hermo arose, and was about to withdraw, when the Priestess, by a wave of her hand, gave him to understand his presence was required.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Hermo was at his post making the usual, daily calculations for the Priest.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading A few weeks after the preceding ceremonies, a messenger announced to the Astrologer Priest that the Priestess sought an interview.
a person who is in charge
From this reading A VISIT TO THE CHIEF ASTROLOGER.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Priestess began, "O, most Venerated Father, I come again to ask assistance, with your astrological knowledge, in behalf of Sarthia.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Hermo was at his post making the usual, daily calculations for the Priest.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As the Priestess entered, Hermo arose, and was about to withdraw, when the Priestess, by a wave of her hand, gave him to understand his presence was required.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The Priestess began, "O, most Venerated Father, I come again to ask assistance, with your astrological knowledge, in behalf of Sarthia.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few weeks after the preceding ceremonies, a messenger announced to the Astrologer Priest that the Priestess sought an interview.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hermo was at his post making the usual, daily calculations for the Priest.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As the Priestess entered, Hermo arose, and was about to withdraw, when the Priestess, by a wave of her hand, gave him to understand his presence was required.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As the Priestess entered, Hermo arose, and was about to withdraw, when the Priestess, by a wave of her hand, gave him to understand his presence was required.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As the Priestess entered, Hermo arose, and was about to withdraw, when the Priestess, by a wave of her hand, gave him to understand his presence was required.
Hermo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hermo was at his post making the usual, daily calculations for the Priest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the Priestess entered, Hermo arose, and was about to withdraw, when the Priestess, by a wave of her hand, gave him to understand his presence was required.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hermo was at his post making the usual, daily calculations for the Priest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Priestess began, "O, most Venerated Father, I come again to ask assistance, with your astrological knowledge, in behalf of Sarthia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Priestess began, "O, most Venerated Father, I come again to ask assistance, with your astrological knowledge, in behalf of Sarthia.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading A few weeks after the preceding ceremonies, a messenger announced to the Astrologer Priest that the Priestess sought an interview.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The Priestess began, "O, most Venerated Father, I come again to ask assistance, with your astrological knowledge, in behalf of Sarthia.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Hermo was at his post making the usual, daily calculations for the Priest.
a person who carries a message
From this reading A few weeks after the preceding ceremonies, a messenger announced to the Astrologer Priest that the Priestess sought an interview.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Priestess began, "O, most Venerated Father, I come again to ask assistance, with your astrological knowledge, in behalf of Sarthia.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading The Priestess began, "O, most Venerated Father, I come again to ask assistance, with your astrological knowledge, in behalf of Sarthia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the Priestess entered, Hermo arose, and was about to withdraw, when the Priestess, by a wave of her hand, gave him to understand his presence was required.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Hermo was at his post making the usual, daily calculations for the Priest.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading A few weeks after the preceding ceremonies, a messenger announced to the Astrologer Priest that the Priestess sought an interview.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading As the Priestess entered, Hermo arose, and was about to withdraw, when the Priestess, by a wave of her hand, gave him to understand his presence was required.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading A few weeks after the preceding ceremonies, a messenger announced to the Astrologer Priest that the Priestess sought an interview.
PriestessnounUS /ˈpriːstəs/
a woman priest
From this reading A few weeks after the preceding ceremonies, a messenger announced to the Astrologer Priest that the Priestess sought an interview.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading As the Priestess entered, Hermo arose, and was about to withdraw, when the Priestess, by a wave of her hand, gave him to understand his presence was required.
Sarthia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Priestess began, "O, most Venerated Father, I come again to ask assistance, with your astrological knowledge, in behalf of Sarthia.
that is looked for
From this reading A few weeks after the preceding ceremonies, a messenger announced to the Astrologer Priest that the Priestess sought an interview.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few weeks after the preceding ceremonies, a messenger announced to the Astrologer Priest that the Priestess sought an interview.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISIT TO THE CHIEF ASTROLOGER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISIT TO THE CHIEF ASTROLOGER.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading As the Priestess entered, Hermo arose, and was about to withdraw, when the Priestess, by a wave of her hand, gave him to understand his presence was required.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Hermo was at his post making the usual, daily calculations for the Priest.
VeneratedverbUS /ˈvenəreɪtɪd/
past form of “venerate” — regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading The Priestess began, "O, most Venerated Father, I come again to ask assistance, with your astrological knowledge, in behalf of Sarthia.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT TO THE CHIEF ASTROLOGER.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hermo was at his post making the usual, daily calculations for the Priest.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading As the Priestess entered, Hermo arose, and was about to withdraw, when the Priestess, by a wave of her hand, gave him to understand his presence was required.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A few weeks after the preceding ceremonies, a messenger announced to the Astrologer Priest that the Priestess sought an interview.
at the time that
From this reading As the Priestess entered, Hermo arose, and was about to withdraw, when the Priestess, by a wave of her hand, gave him to understand his presence was required.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Priestess began, "O, most Venerated Father, I come again to ask assistance, with your astrological knowledge, in behalf of Sarthia.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading As the Priestess entered, Hermo arose, and was about to withdraw, when the Priestess, by a wave of her hand, gave him to understand his presence was required.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Priestess began, "O, most Venerated Father, I come again to ask assistance, with your astrological knowledge, in behalf of Sarthia.
