AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MYSTERY IN A SMALL TEMPLE Prince Chultun Beyli and I were ready to leave the Narabanchi Kure.
alleywaysnounUS /ˈæliweɪz/
plural of “alleyway” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MYSTERY IN A SMALL TEMPLE Prince Chultun Beyli and I were ready to leave the Narabanchi Kure.
archivesnounUS /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/
collection of records especially about an institution
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
Bandi
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From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
Beyli
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From this reading MYSTERY IN A SMALL TEMPLE Prince Chultun Beyli and I were ready to leave the Narabanchi Kure.
BlessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
Chaidje
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From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
Chultun
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From this reading MYSTERY IN A SMALL TEMPLE Prince Chultun Beyli and I were ready to leave the Narabanchi Kure.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading His face wore a preoccupied expression from which I gathered that he had something he wished to discuss with me.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His face wore a preoccupied expression from which I gathered that he had something he wished to discuss with me.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face wore a preoccupied expression from which I gathered that he had something he wished to discuss with me.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His face wore a preoccupied expression from which I gathered that he had something he wished to discuss with me.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading His face wore a preoccupied expression from which I gathered that he had something he wished to discuss with me.
Gelongs
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From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
Getuls
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From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His face wore a preoccupied expression from which I gathered that he had something he wished to discuss with me.
hatyk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He presented me with a large hatyk and proposed a walk around the monastery.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When I returned to the yurta of the Hutuktu, he was inside.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His face wore a preoccupied expression from which I gathered that he had something he wished to discuss with me.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
Hutuktu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MYSTERY IN A SMALL TEMPLE Prince Chultun Beyli and I were ready to leave the Narabanchi Kure.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MYSTERY IN A SMALL TEMPLE Prince Chultun Beyli and I were ready to leave the Narabanchi Kure.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading When I returned to the yurta of the Hutuktu, he was inside.
Kure
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MYSTERY IN A SMALL TEMPLE Prince Chultun Beyli and I were ready to leave the Narabanchi Kure.
LamanounUS /ˈlɑːmə/
a Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He presented me with a large hatyk and proposed a walk around the monastery.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading MYSTERY IN A SMALL TEMPLE Prince Chultun Beyli and I were ready to leave the Narabanchi Kure.
librariesnounUS /ˈlaɪbreriːz/
plural of “library” — a room where books are kept
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
Maramba
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He presented me with a large hatyk and proposed a walk around the monastery.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading He presented me with a large hatyk and proposed a walk around the monastery.
MYSTERYnounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading MYSTERY IN A SMALL TEMPLE Prince Chultun Beyli and I were ready to leave the Narabanchi Kure.
Narabanchi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MYSTERY IN A SMALL TEMPLE Prince Chultun Beyli and I were ready to leave the Narabanchi Kure.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading His face wore a preoccupied expression from which I gathered that he had something he wished to discuss with me.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He presented me with a large hatyk and proposed a walk around the monastery.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading MYSTERY IN A SMALL TEMPLE Prince Chultun Beyli and I were ready to leave the Narabanchi Kure.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He presented me with a large hatyk and proposed a walk around the monastery.
Rabdjampa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading MYSTERY IN A SMALL TEMPLE Prince Chultun Beyli and I were ready to leave the Narabanchi Kure.
residencesnounUS /ˈrezɪdənsɪz/
plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When I returned to the yurta of the Hutuktu, he was inside.
Sait
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
SMALLadjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MYSTERY IN A SMALL TEMPLE Prince Chultun Beyli and I were ready to leave the Narabanchi Kure.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading His face wore a preoccupied expression from which I gathered that he had something he wished to discuss with me.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
TanounUS /tɑː/
a hard grey lustrous metallic element that is highly resistant to corrosion; occurs in niobite and fergusonite and tantalite
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
TEMPLEnounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading MYSTERY IN A SMALL TEMPLE Prince Chultun Beyli and I were ready to leave the Narabanchi Kure.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His face wore a preoccupied expression from which I gathered that he had something he wished to discuss with me.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MYSTERY IN A SMALL TEMPLE Prince Chultun Beyli and I were ready to leave the Narabanchi Kure.
theologynounUS /θiˈɑːlədʒi/
the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MYSTERY IN A SMALL TEMPLE Prince Chultun Beyli and I were ready to leave the Narabanchi Kure.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He presented me with a large hatyk and proposed a walk around the monastery.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
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 While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
wanderedverbUS /ˈwɑːndərd/
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MYSTERY IN A SMALL TEMPLE Prince Chultun Beyli and I were ready to leave the Narabanchi Kure.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I returned to the yurta of the Hutuktu, he was inside.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His face wore a preoccupied expression from which I gathered that he had something he wished to discuss with me.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading His face wore a preoccupied expression from which I gathered that he had something he wished to discuss with me.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading While the Hutuktu was holding service for the Sait in the Temple of Blessing, I wandered around through the narrow alleyways between the walls of the houses of the various grades of Lama Gelongs, Getuls, Chaidje and Rabdjampa; of schools where the learned doctors of theology or Maramba taught together with the doctors of medicine or Ta Lama; of the residences for students called Bandi; of stores, archives and libraries.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His face wore a preoccupied expression from which I gathered that he had something he wished to discuss with me.
yurta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I returned to the yurta of the Hutuktu, he was inside.
