adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
Almah
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From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
bowedadjectiveUS /baʊd/
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading He bowed low with the most profound courtesy, saying, "Salonla," to which I responded in the same way.
CAVERNnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading I had to wait for a long time, however; and while I was waiting the chief entered, shading his eyes with his hand from the painful light.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading He bowed low with the most profound courtesy, saying, "Salonla," to which I responded in the same way.
DEADadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading I had to wait for a long time, however; and while I was waiting the chief entered, shading his eyes with his hand from the painful light.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading I had to wait for a long time, however; and while I was waiting the chief entered, shading his eyes with his hand from the painful light.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had to wait for a long time, however; and while I was waiting the chief entered, shading his eyes with his hand from the painful light.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
grottonounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had to wait for a long time, however; and while I was waiting the chief entered, shading his eyes with his hand from the painful light.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I had to wait for a long time, however; and while I was waiting the chief entered, shading his eyes with his hand from the painful light.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He bowed low with the most profound courtesy, saying, "Salonla," to which I responded in the same way.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had to wait for a long time, however; and while I was waiting the chief entered, shading his eyes with his hand from the painful light.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I had to wait for a long time, however; and while I was waiting the chief entered, shading his eyes with his hand from the painful light.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
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 I had to wait for a long time, however; and while I was waiting the chief entered, shading his eyes with his hand from the painful light.
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He bowed low with the most profound courtesy, saying, "Salonla," to which I responded in the same way.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading He bowed low with the most profound courtesy, saying, "Salonla," to which I responded in the same way.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading I had to wait for a long time, however; and while I was waiting the chief entered, shading his eyes with his hand from the painful light.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
profoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading He bowed low with the most profound courtesy, saying, "Salonla," to which I responded in the same way.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading He bowed low with the most profound courtesy, saying, "Salonla," to which I responded in the same way.
Salonla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He bowed low with the most profound courtesy, saying, "Salonla," to which I responded in the same way.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading He bowed low with the most profound courtesy, saying, "Salonla," to which I responded in the same way.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He bowed low with the most profound courtesy, saying, "Salonla," to which I responded in the same way.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
shadingnounUS /ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting
From this reading I had to wait for a long time, however; and while I was waiting the chief entered, shading his eyes with his hand from the painful light.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had to wait for a long time, however; and while I was waiting the chief entered, shading his eyes with his hand from the painful light.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I had to wait for a long time, however; and while I was waiting the chief entered, shading his eyes with his hand from the painful light.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I had to wait for a long time, however; and while I was waiting the chief entered, shading his eyes with his hand from the painful light.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He bowed low with the most profound courtesy, saying, "Salonla," to which I responded in the same way.
whereupon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He bowed low with the most profound courtesy, saying, "Salonla," to which I responded in the same way.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I had to wait for a long time, however; and while I was waiting the chief entered, shading his eyes with his hand from the painful light.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CAVERN OF THE DEAD On going forth into the outer grotto I saw the table spread with a sumptuous repast, and the apartment in a blaze of light.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading He seemed much pleased at this, and made a few remarks, which I did not understand; whereupon, anxious to lose no time in learning the language, I repeated to him all the words I knew, and asked after others.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Almah was not here; and though some servants made signs for me to eat, yet I could not until I should see whether she was coming or not.
