AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The captain, Nahoon, afforded a more curious study.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Well, that comes of appealing to Cæsar,” and he turned to look at the two suppliants.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading Well, that comes of appealing to Cæsar,” and he turned to look at the two suppliants.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Well, that comes of appealing to Cæsar,” and he turned to look at the two suppliants.
bargainedverbUS /ˈbɑːrɡənd/
past form of “bargain” — negotiate the terms of an exchange
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
BEEnounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The old man, Umgona, merely started, then began to pour out sentences of conventional thanks and praise to the king for his goodness and condescension.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain, Nahoon, afforded a more curious study.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
Cetywayo
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From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Well, that comes of appealing to Cæsar,” and he turned to look at the two suppliants.
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading The old man, Umgona, merely started, then began to pour out sentences of conventional thanks and praise to the king for his goodness and condescension.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading The old man, Umgona, merely started, then began to pour out sentences of conventional thanks and praise to the king for his goodness and condescension.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
cross-road
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From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The captain, Nahoon, afforded a more curious study.
Cæsar
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From this reading Well, that comes of appealing to Cæsar,” and he turned to look at the two suppliants.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
datenounUS /deɪt/
the specified day of the month
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
decorateverbUS /ˈdekəreɪt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
goodnessnounUS /ˈɡʊdnəs/
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading The old man, Umgona, merely started, then began to pour out sentences of conventional thanks and praise to the king for his goodness and condescension.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
Hadden
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From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The old man, Umgona, merely started, then began to pour out sentences of conventional thanks and praise to the king for his goodness and condescension.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The old man, Umgona, merely started, then began to pour out sentences of conventional thanks and praise to the king for his goodness and condescension.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Well, that comes of appealing to Cæsar,” and he turned to look at the two suppliants.
love-sick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man, Umgona, merely started, then began to pour out sentences of conventional thanks and praise to the king for his goodness and condescension.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading The old man, Umgona, merely started, then began to pour out sentences of conventional thanks and praise to the king for his goodness and condescension.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
Nahoon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The captain, Nahoon, afforded a more curious study.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
Nanea
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From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Well, that comes of appealing to Cæsar,” and he turned to look at the two suppliants.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man, Umgona, merely started, then began to pour out sentences of conventional thanks and praise to the king for his goodness and condescension.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The old man, Umgona, merely started, then began to pour out sentences of conventional thanks and praise to the king for his goodness and condescension.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading The old man, Umgona, merely started, then began to pour out sentences of conventional thanks and praise to the king for his goodness and condescension.
praisenounUS /preɪz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading The old man, Umgona, merely started, then began to pour out sentences of conventional thanks and praise to the king for his goodness and condescension.
PROPHESIESverbUS /ˈprɑːfəsaɪz/
third-person singular of “prophesy” — predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
remindingverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪŋ/
-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
savageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading The old man, Umgona, merely started, then began to pour out sentences of conventional thanks and praise to the king for his goodness and condescension.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The old man, Umgona, merely started, then began to pour out sentences of conventional thanks and praise to the king for his goodness and condescension.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The captain, Nahoon, afforded a more curious study.
suppliants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Well, that comes of appealing to Cæsar,” and he turned to look at the two suppliants.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
terselyadverbUS /ˈtɜːrsli/
in a short and concise manner
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
thanksnounUS /θæŋks/
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading The old man, Umgona, merely started, then began to pour out sentences of conventional thanks and praise to the king for his goodness and condescension.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Well, that comes of appealing to Cæsar,” and he turned to look at the two suppliants.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The old man, Umgona, merely started, then began to pour out sentences of conventional thanks and praise to the king for his goodness and condescension.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Well, that comes of appealing to Cæsar,” and he turned to look at the two suppliants.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Well, that comes of appealing to Cæsar,” and he turned to look at the two suppliants.
Umgona
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old man, Umgona, merely started, then began to pour out sentences of conventional thanks and praise to the king for his goodness and condescension.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, that comes of appealing to Cæsar,” and he turned to look at the two suppliants.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BEE PROPHESIES “‘A Daniel come to judgment’ indeed,” reflected Hadden, who had been watching this savage comedy with interest; “our love-sick friend has got more than he bargained for.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Cetywayo listened to his talk in silence, and when he had done answered by reminding him tersely that if Nanea did not appear at the date named, both she and he, her father, would in due course certainly decorate a cross-road in their own immediate neighbourhood.
