adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I drew near the gate, and was challenged by an officer who stood on guard, wrapped in a heavy cloak.
ABOUTHIS
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From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
AMENEMHAT
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From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
ASconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
Brennus
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From this reading “Who passes,” said the voice of Brennus.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was but an hour from dawn, and none were stirring.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I drew near the gate, and was challenged by an officer who stood on guard, wrapped in a heavy cloak.
CASTverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The last reveller had drunk his fill, the dancing-girls had ceased their dancing, and silence lay upon the city.
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading I drew near the gate, and was challenged by an officer who stood on guard, wrapped in a heavy cloak.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The last reveller had drunk his fill, the dancing-girls had ceased their dancing, and silence lay upon the city.
cloaknounUS /kloʊk/
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading I drew near the gate, and was challenged by an officer who stood on guard, wrapped in a heavy cloak.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
CYPRUSnounUS /ˈsaɪprəs/
a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The last reveller had drunk his fill, the dancing-girls had ceased their dancing, and silence lay upon the city.
dancing-girls
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From this reading The last reveller had drunk his fill, the dancing-girls had ceased their dancing, and silence lay upon the city.
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading It was but an hour from dawn, and none were stirring.
DEATHnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading I drew near the gate, and was challenged by an officer who stood on guard, wrapped in a heavy cloak.
drunkadjectiveUS /drʌŋk/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading The last reveller had drunk his fill, the dancing-girls had ceased their dancing, and silence lay upon the city.
ESCAPEnounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading The last reveller had drunk his fill, the dancing-girls had ceased their dancing, and silence lay upon the city.
FORTHadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading I drew near the gate, and was challenged by an officer who stood on guard, wrapped in a heavy cloak.
GODSnounUS /ɡɑːdz/
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading I drew near the gate, and was challenged by an officer who stood on guard, wrapped in a heavy cloak.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The last reveller had drunk his fill, the dancing-girls had ceased their dancing, and silence lay upon the city.
HARMACHIS
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From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading I drew near the gate, and was challenged by an officer who stood on guard, wrapped in a heavy cloak.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was but an hour from dawn, and none were stirring.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
ISLEnounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was but an hour from dawn, and none were stirring.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The last reveller had drunk his fill, the dancing-girls had ceased their dancing, and silence lay upon the city.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The last reveller had drunk his fill, the dancing-girls had ceased their dancing, and silence lay upon the city.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I drew near the gate, and was challenged by an officer who stood on guard, wrapped in a heavy cloak.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading It was but an hour from dawn, and none were stirring.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
OFFERINGnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading I drew near the gate, and was challenged by an officer who stood on guard, wrapped in a heavy cloak.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I drew near the gate, and was challenged by an officer who stood on guard, wrapped in a heavy cloak.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading “Who passes,” said the voice of Brennus.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
RETURNverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
revellernounUS /ˈrevələr/
a celebrant who shares in a noisy party
From this reading The last reveller had drunk his fill, the dancing-girls had ceased their dancing, and silence lay upon the city.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Who passes,” said the voice of Brennus.
SEAnounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The last reveller had drunk his fill, the dancing-girls had ceased their dancing, and silence lay upon the city.
SOJOURNnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading It was but an hour from dawn, and none were stirring.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
TARSUSnounUS /ˈtɑːrsəs/
the part of the foot of a vertebrate between the metatarsus and the leg; in human beings the bones of the ankle and heel collectively
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The last reveller had drunk his fill, the dancing-girls had ceased their dancing, and silence lay upon the city.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The last reveller had drunk his fill, the dancing-girls had ceased their dancing, and silence lay upon the city.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Who passes,” said the voice of Brennus.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was but an hour from dawn, and none were stirring.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading OF THE ESCAPE OF HARMACHIS FROM TARSUS; OF HIS BEING CAST FORTH AS AN OFFERING TO THE GODS OF THE SEA; OF HIS SOJOURN IN THE ISLE OF CYPRUS; OF HIS RETURN TO ABOUTHIS; AND OF THE DEATH OF AMENEMHAT I made my way down the stair in safety, and presently stood in the courtyard of that great house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was but an hour from dawn, and none were stirring.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I drew near the gate, and was challenged by an officer who stood on guard, wrapped in a heavy cloak.
wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading I drew near the gate, and was challenged by an officer who stood on guard, wrapped in a heavy cloak.
