aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Saul Ezofowich, Hersh's son, the host of the house and chief of the family, rose and approached the big table, above which hung two heavy seven-branched candelabra of solid silver.
(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 Its hundred year old walls had become black from the rains and dust, but the house stood straight, and by its height dominated all other dwelling-places in the town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its hundred year old walls had become black from the rains and dust, but the house stood straight, and by its height dominated all other dwelling-places in the town.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Saul Ezofowich, Hersh's son, the host of the house and chief of the family, rose and approached the big table, above which hung two heavy seven-branched candelabra of solid silver.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Its hundred year old walls had become black from the rains and dust, but the house stood straight, and by its height dominated all other dwelling-places in the town.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For the past hour the celebration of the Sabbath day had begun in the large room filled with old furniture.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Saul Ezofowich, Hersh's son, the host of the house and chief of the family, rose and approached the big table, above which hung two heavy seven-branched candelabra of solid silver.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Its hundred year old walls had become black from the rains and dust, but the house stood straight, and by its height dominated all other dwelling-places in the town.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
the two together, not just one
From this reading There were numerous people of both sexes present, and others were coming.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Its hundred year old walls had become black from the rains and dust, but the house stood straight, and by its height dominated all other dwelling-places in the town.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
candelabranounUS /ˌkændəˈlɑːbrə/
branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights
From this reading Saul Ezofowich, Hersh's son, the host of the house and chief of the family, rose and approached the big table, above which hung two heavy seven-branched candelabra of solid silver.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading For the past hour the celebration of the Sabbath day had begun in the large room filled with old furniture.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Saul Ezofowich, Hersh's son, the host of the house and chief of the family, rose and approached the big table, above which hung two heavy seven-branched candelabra of solid silver.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading There were numerous people of both sexes present, and others were coming.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading For the past hour the celebration of the Sabbath day had begun in the large room filled with old furniture.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading Its hundred year old walls had become black from the rains and dust, but the house stood straight, and by its height dominated all other dwelling-places in the town.
remove the dust from
From this reading Its hundred year old walls had become black from the rains and dust, but the house stood straight, and by its height dominated all other dwelling-places in the town.
dwelling-places
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From this reading Its hundred year old walls had become black from the rains and dust, but the house stood straight, and by its height dominated all other dwelling-places in the town.
Ezofowich
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From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
a social unit living together
From this reading Saul Ezofowich, Hersh's son, the host of the house and chief of the family, rose and approached the big table, above which hung two heavy seven-branched candelabra of solid silver.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading For the past hour the celebration of the Sabbath day had begun in the large room filled with old furniture.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the past hour the celebration of the Sabbath day had begun in the large room filled with old furniture.
Freida
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From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading For the past hour the celebration of the Sabbath day had begun in the large room filled with old furniture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Its hundred year old walls had become black from the rains and dust, but the house stood straight, and by its height dominated all other dwelling-places in the town.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Saul Ezofowich, Hersh's son, the host of the house and chief of the family, rose and approached the big table, above which hung two heavy seven-branched candelabra of solid silver.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Its hundred year old walls had become black from the rains and dust, but the house stood straight, and by its height dominated all other dwelling-places in the town.
Hersh
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From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
Hersh's
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From this reading Saul Ezofowich, Hersh's son, the host of the house and chief of the family, rose and approached the big table, above which hung two heavy seven-branched candelabra of solid silver.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Saul Ezofowich, Hersh's son, the host of the house and chief of the family, rose and approached the big table, above which hung two heavy seven-branched candelabra of solid silver.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading For the past hour the celebration of the Sabbath day had begun in the large room filled with old furniture.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
ten 10s
From this reading Its hundred year old walls had become black from the rains and dust, but the house stood straight, and by its height dominated all other dwelling-places in the town.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Saul Ezofowich, Hersh's son, the host of the house and chief of the family, rose and approached the big table, above which hung two heavy seven-branched candelabra of solid silver.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its hundred year old walls had become black from the rains and dust, but the house stood straight, and by its height dominated all other dwelling-places in the town.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading There were numerous people of both sexes present, and others were coming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Its hundred year old walls had become black from the rains and dust, but the house stood straight, and by its height dominated all other dwelling-places in the town.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Its hundred year old walls had become black from the rains and dust, but the house stood straight, and by its height dominated all other dwelling-places in the town.
others
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From this reading There were numerous people of both sexes present, and others were coming.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading For the past hour the celebration of the Sabbath day had begun in the large room filled with old furniture.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There were numerous people of both sexes present, and others were coming.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There were numerous people of both sexes present, and others were coming.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Its hundred year old walls had become black from the rains and dust, but the house stood straight, and by its height dominated all other dwelling-places in the town.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading For the past hour the celebration of the Sabbath day had begun in the large room filled with old furniture.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Saul Ezofowich, Hersh's son, the host of the house and chief of the family, rose and approached the big table, above which hung two heavy seven-branched candelabra of solid silver.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading For the past hour the celebration of the Sabbath day had begun in the large room filled with old furniture.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
SaulnounUS /sɔːl/
(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
From this reading Saul Ezofowich, Hersh's son, the host of the house and chief of the family, rose and approached the big table, above which hung two heavy seven-branched candelabra of solid silver.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
seven-branched
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From this reading Saul Ezofowich, Hersh's son, the host of the house and chief of the family, rose and approached the big table, above which hung two heavy seven-branched candelabra of solid silver.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading There were numerous people of both sexes present, and others were coming.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Saul Ezofowich, Hersh's son, the host of the house and chief of the family, rose and approached the big table, above which hung two heavy seven-branched candelabra of solid silver.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Saul Ezofowich, Hersh's son, the host of the house and chief of the family, rose and approached the big table, above which hung two heavy seven-branched candelabra of solid silver.
a male human offspring
From this reading Saul Ezofowich, Hersh's son, the host of the house and chief of the family, rose and approached the big table, above which hung two heavy seven-branched candelabra of solid silver.
make square
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Its hundred year old walls had become black from the rains and dust, but the house stood straight, and by its height dominated all other dwelling-places in the town.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Saul Ezofowich, Hersh's son, the host of the house and chief of the family, rose and approached the big table, above which hung two heavy seven-branched candelabra of solid silver.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were numerous people of both sexes present, and others were coming.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Its hundred year old walls had become black from the rains and dust, but the house stood straight, and by its height dominated all other dwelling-places in the town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Saul Ezofowich, Hersh's son, the host of the house and chief of the family, rose and approached the big table, above which hung two heavy seven-branched candelabra of solid silver.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Its hundred year old walls had become black from the rains and dust, but the house stood straight, and by its height dominated all other dwelling-places in the town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were numerous people of both sexes present, and others were coming.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The large house, blazing with light, which stood opposite the temple, separated from it by the whole width of the square, was the same house built by Hersh Ezofowich, in which he lived with his beautiful wife Freida.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Its hundred year old walls had become black from the rains and dust, but the house stood straight, and by its height dominated all other dwelling-places in the town.
