adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The other buildings within the enclosure served only to accommodate the numerous household and the wives of the ruler.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dain was not long in crossing the river after leaving Almayer.
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 Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
Almayer
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From this reading Dain was not long in crossing the river after leaving Almayer.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He landed at the water-gate of the stockade enclosing the group of houses which composed the residence of the Rajah of Sambir.
bamboos
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From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The other buildings within the enclosure served only to accommodate the numerous household and the wives of the ruler.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading He landed at the water-gate of the stockade enclosing the group of houses which composed the residence of the Rajah of Sambir.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
crossingnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/
traveling across
From this reading Dain was not long in crossing the river after leaving Almayer.
Dain
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From this reading Dain was not long in crossing the river after leaving Almayer.
enclosingnounUS /enˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of enclosing something inside something else
From this reading He landed at the water-gate of the stockade enclosing the group of houses which composed the residence of the Rajah of Sambir.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading The other buildings within the enclosure served only to accommodate the numerous household and the wives of the ruler.
EvidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading He landed at the water-gate of the stockade enclosing the group of houses which composed the residence of the Rajah of Sambir.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He landed at the water-gate of the stockade enclosing the group of houses which composed the residence of the Rajah of Sambir.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
high-pitchedadjective
used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading The other buildings within the enclosure served only to accommodate the numerous household and the wives of the ruler.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He landed at the water-gate of the stockade enclosing the group of houses which composed the residence of the Rajah of Sambir.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dain was not long in crossing the river after leaving Almayer.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
Lakamba
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From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
Lakamba's
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From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
landedadjectiveUS /ˈlændəd/
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading He landed at the water-gate of the stockade enclosing the group of houses which composed the residence of the Rajah of Sambir.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Dain was not long in crossing the river after leaving Almayer.
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 Dain was not long in crossing the river after leaving Almayer.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dain was not long in crossing the river after leaving Almayer.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The other buildings within the enclosure served only to accommodate the numerous household and the wives of the ruler.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He landed at the water-gate of the stockade enclosing the group of houses which composed the residence of the Rajah of Sambir.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The other buildings within the enclosure served only to accommodate the numerous household and the wives of the ruler.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other buildings within the enclosure served only to accommodate the numerous household and the wives of the ruler.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
palm-leaves
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From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
precedeverbUS /prɪˈsiːd/
be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
Rajahnoun
a prince or king in India
From this reading He landed at the water-gate of the stockade enclosing the group of houses which composed the residence of the Rajah of Sambir.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading He landed at the water-gate of the stockade enclosing the group of houses which composed the residence of the Rajah of Sambir.
restingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Dain was not long in crossing the river after leaving Almayer.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading The other buildings within the enclosure served only to accommodate the numerous household and the wives of the ruler.
Sambir
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From this reading He landed at the water-gate of the stockade enclosing the group of houses which composed the residence of the Rajah of Sambir.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The other buildings within the enclosure served only to accommodate the numerous household and the wives of the ruler.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
smokenounUS /smoʊk/
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
somebodypronounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdi/
a person, without saying who
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading He landed at the water-gate of the stockade enclosing the group of houses which composed the residence of the Rajah of Sambir.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dain was not long in crossing the river after leaving Almayer.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
transactedverbUS /trænˈsæktɪd/
past form of “transact” — conduct business
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dain was not long in crossing the river after leaving Almayer.
water-gate
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From this reading He landed at the water-gate of the stockade enclosing the group of houses which composed the residence of the Rajah of Sambir.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He landed at the water-gate of the stockade enclosing the group of houses which composed the residence of the Rajah of Sambir.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Lakamba's own house was a strong structure of solid planks, raised on high piles, with a verandah of split bamboos surrounding it on all sides; the whole was covered in by an immensely high-pitched roof of palm-leaves, resting on beams blackened by the smoke of many torches.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Evidently somebody was expected there, for the gate was open, and men with torches were ready to precede the visitor up the inclined plane of planks leading to the largest house where Lakamba actually resided, and where all the business of state was invariably transacted.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The other buildings within the enclosure served only to accommodate the numerous household and the wives of the ruler.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The other buildings within the enclosure served only to accommodate the numerous household and the wives of the ruler.
