adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading “Once again,” he said, “art thou ready, Harmachis?”
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Once again,” I answered, “I am ready.”
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Once again,” I answered, “I am ready.”
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading “Once again,” he said, “art thou ready, Harmachis?”
bareadjectiveUS /ber/
completely unclothed
From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading The priest closed the doors and bolted them.
ChildnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
CITYnounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The priest closed the doors and bolted them.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
DEATHnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
DECLARATIONSnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “declaration” — a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The priest closed the doors and bolted them.
effigies
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From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
HARMACHIS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Once again,” he said, “art thou ready, Harmachis?”
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
HolynounUS /ˈhoʊli/
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Once again,” I answered, “I am ready.”
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
INITIATIONnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
ISISnounUS /ˈaɪsəs/
Egyptian goddess of fertility; daughter of Geb; sister and wife of Osiris
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
MESSENGERnounUS /ˈmesəndʒər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading “Once again,” he said, “art thou ready, Harmachis?”
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
PASSINGnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
PLACEnounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
priestnounUS /priːst/
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The priest closed the doors and bolted them.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “Once again,” he said, “art thou ready, Harmachis?”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Once again,” he said, “art thou ready, Harmachis?”
sculpturedadjectiveUS /ˈskʌlptʃərd/
cut into a desired shape
From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
ShrinenounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
suckledadjective
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The priest closed the doors and bolted them.
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “Once again,” he said, “art thou ready, Harmachis?”
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
VISIONSnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
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 It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading OF THE INITIATION OF HARMACHIS; OF HIS VISIONS; OF HIS PASSING TO THE CITY THAT IS IN THE PLACE OF DEATH; AND OF THE DECLARATIONS OF ISIS, THE MESSENGER In silence we passed into the Shrine of Isis.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading It was dark and bare--only the feeble light from the lamp gleamed faintly upon the sculptured walls, where, in a hundred effigies, the Holy Mother suckled the Holy Child.
