afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The third hour after midnight had begun.
Alexandrian's
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From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Smoking flames were still rising from the pitch pans and blazing torches, and long rows of lanterns also illumined the broad space.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was as light as day in the vicinity of the tent, and Biamite huntsmen and traders were moving to and fro among the slaves and attendants as though it was market time.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Smoking flames were still rising from the pitch pans and blazing torches, and long rows of lanterns also illumined the broad space.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as light as day in the vicinity of the tent, and Biamite huntsmen and traders were moving to and fro among the slaves and attendants as though it was market time.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading It was as light as day in the vicinity of the tent, and Biamite huntsmen and traders were moving to and fro among the slaves and attendants as though it was market time.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading "Your father, too," Hanno remarked in his awkward fashion, "will scarcely make life hard for us.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The third hour after midnight had begun.
Biamite
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From this reading It was as light as day in the vicinity of the tent, and Biamite huntsmen and traders were moving to and fro among the slaves and attendants as though it was market time.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Smoking flames were still rising from the pitch pans and blazing torches, and long rows of lanterns also illumined the broad space.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Smoking flames were still rising from the pitch pans and blazing torches, and long rows of lanterns also illumined the broad space.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was as light as day in the vicinity of the tent, and Biamite huntsmen and traders were moving to and fro among the slaves and attendants as though it was market time.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Your father, too," Hanno remarked in his awkward fashion, "will scarcely make life hard for us.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Your father, too," Hanno remarked in his awkward fashion, "will scarcely make life hard for us.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Smoking flames were still rising from the pitch pans and blazing torches, and long rows of lanterns also illumined the broad space.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Your father, too," Hanno remarked in his awkward fashion, "will scarcely make life hard for us.
fro
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From this reading It was as light as day in the vicinity of the tent, and Biamite huntsmen and traders were moving to and fro among the slaves and attendants as though it was market time.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The third hour after midnight had begun.
Hanno
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From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Your father, too," Hanno remarked in his awkward fashion, "will scarcely make life hard for us.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Your father, too," Hanno remarked in his awkward fashion, "will scarcely make life hard for us.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The third hour after midnight had begun.
huntsmen
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From this reading It was as light as day in the vicinity of the tent, and Biamite huntsmen and traders were moving to and fro among the slaves and attendants as though it was market time.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading Smoking flames were still rising from the pitch pans and blazing torches, and long rows of lanterns also illumined the broad space.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was as light as day in the vicinity of the tent, and Biamite huntsmen and traders were moving to and fro among the slaves and attendants as though it was market time.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as light as day in the vicinity of the tent, and Biamite huntsmen and traders were moving to and fro among the slaves and attendants as though it was market time.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Smoking flames were still rising from the pitch pans and blazing torches, and long rows of lanterns also illumined the broad space.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Your father, too," Hanno remarked in his awkward fashion, "will scarcely make life hard for us.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was as light as day in the vicinity of the tent, and Biamite huntsmen and traders were moving to and fro among the slaves and attendants as though it was market time.
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 Smoking flames were still rising from the pitch pans and blazing torches, and long rows of lanterns also illumined the broad space.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading "Your father, too," Hanno remarked in his awkward fashion, "will scarcely make life hard for us.
marketnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading It was as light as day in the vicinity of the tent, and Biamite huntsmen and traders were moving to and fro among the slaves and attendants as though it was market time.
midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading The third hour after midnight had begun.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading It was as light as day in the vicinity of the tent, and Biamite huntsmen and traders were moving to and fro among the slaves and attendants as though it was market time.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Smoking flames were still rising from the pitch pans and blazing torches, and long rows of lanterns also illumined the broad space.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading Smoking flames were still rising from the pitch pans and blazing torches, and long rows of lanterns also illumined the broad space.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading Smoking flames were still rising from the pitch pans and blazing torches, and long rows of lanterns also illumined the broad space.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Your father, too," Hanno remarked in his awkward fashion, "will scarcely make life hard for us.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Smoking flames were still rising from the pitch pans and blazing torches, and long rows of lanterns also illumined the broad space.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Smoking flames were still rising from the pitch pans and blazing torches, and long rows of lanterns also illumined the broad space.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading "Your father, too," Hanno remarked in his awkward fashion, "will scarcely make life hard for us.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
slavesnounUS /sleɪvz/
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading It was as light as day in the vicinity of the tent, and Biamite huntsmen and traders were moving to and fro among the slaves and attendants as though it was market time.
SmokingnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Smoking flames were still rising from the pitch pans and blazing torches, and long rows of lanterns also illumined the broad space.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Smoking flames were still rising from the pitch pans and blazing torches, and long rows of lanterns also illumined the broad space.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Smoking flames were still rising from the pitch pans and blazing torches, and long rows of lanterns also illumined the broad space.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The third hour after midnight had begun.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was as light as day in the vicinity of the tent, and Biamite huntsmen and traders were moving to and fro among the slaves and attendants as though it was market time.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was as light as day in the vicinity of the tent, and Biamite huntsmen and traders were moving to and fro among the slaves and attendants as though it was market time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was as light as day in the vicinity of the tent, and Biamite huntsmen and traders were moving to and fro among the slaves and attendants as though it was market time.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Your father, too," Hanno remarked in his awkward fashion, "will scarcely make life hard for us.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading Smoking flames were still rising from the pitch pans and blazing torches, and long rows of lanterns also illumined the broad space.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading It was as light as day in the vicinity of the tent, and Biamite huntsmen and traders were moving to and fro among the slaves and attendants as though it was market time.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Your father, too," Hanno remarked in his awkward fashion, "will scarcely make life hard for us.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It was as light as day in the vicinity of the tent, and Biamite huntsmen and traders were moving to and fro among the slaves and attendants as though it was market time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Smoking flames were still rising from the pitch pans and blazing torches, and long rows of lanterns also illumined the broad space.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Your father, too," Hanno remarked in his awkward fashion, "will scarcely make life hard for us.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Hanno was discussing these considerations, he rowed the boat past the landing place from which the "garden" with the Alexandrian's tent could be seen.
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your father, too," Hanno remarked in his awkward fashion, "will scarcely make life hard for us.
