used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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Agahr
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A shaded lamp of Egyptian design swung from the ceiling and cast a rosy hue over the group, and the air was redolent of the spicy perfumes of the East.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VIZIER OPENS THE GATE When Agahr entered his daughter’s apartment that night the girl sat propped with silken cushions while a female slave brushed and arranged the folds of her glossy hair and another woman sat at her feet to anoint them with pungent and sweet-smelling ointments.
anointverbUS /əˈnɔɪnt/
choose by or as if by divine intervention
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one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE VIZIER OPENS THE GATE When Agahr entered his daughter’s apartment that night the girl sat propped with silken cushions while a female slave brushed and arranged the folds of her glossy hair and another woman sat at her feet to anoint them with pungent and sweet-smelling ointments.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading THE VIZIER OPENS THE GATE When Agahr entered his daughter’s apartment that night the girl sat propped with silken cushions while a female slave brushed and arranged the folds of her glossy hair and another woman sat at her feet to anoint them with pungent and sweet-smelling ointments.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are welcome, oh my father,” she tenderly exclaimed.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading THE VIZIER OPENS THE GATE When Agahr entered his daughter’s apartment that night the girl sat propped with silken cushions while a female slave brushed and arranged the folds of her glossy hair and another woman sat at her feet to anoint them with pungent and sweet-smelling ointments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE VIZIER OPENS THE GATE When Agahr entered his daughter’s apartment that night the girl sat propped with silken cushions while a female slave brushed and arranged the folds of her glossy hair and another woman sat at her feet to anoint them with pungent and sweet-smelling ointments.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Agahr stood before his daughter for a time in silence, searching her fair and composed face with much earnestness.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading THE VIZIER OPENS THE GATE When Agahr entered his daughter’s apartment that night the girl sat propped with silken cushions while a female slave brushed and arranged the folds of her glossy hair and another woman sat at her feet to anoint them with pungent and sweet-smelling ointments.
put or send forth
From this reading A shaded lamp of Egyptian design swung from the ceiling and cast a rosy hue over the group, and the air was redolent of the spicy perfumes of the East.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading A shaded lamp of Egyptian design swung from the ceiling and cast a rosy hue over the group, and the air was redolent of the spicy perfumes of the East.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The soft, languorous eyes met his own frankly and lovingly, and she smiled until the dimples showed daintily in her pretty cheeks.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Agahr stood before his daughter for a time in silence, searching her fair and composed face with much earnestness.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
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daintilyadverbUS /ˈdeɪntəliː/
in a dainty and fastidious manner
From this reading The soft, languorous eyes met his own frankly and lovingly, and she smiled until the dimples showed daintily in her pretty cheeks.
a female human offspring
From this reading Agahr stood before his daughter for a time in silence, searching her fair and composed face with much earnestness.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading THE VIZIER OPENS THE GATE When Agahr entered his daughter’s apartment that night the girl sat propped with silken cushions while a female slave brushed and arranged the folds of her glossy hair and another woman sat at her feet to anoint them with pungent and sweet-smelling ointments.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading A shaded lamp of Egyptian design swung from the ceiling and cast a rosy hue over the group, and the air was redolent of the spicy perfumes of the East.
dimplesnounUS /ˈdɪmpəlz/
plural of “dimple” — a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
From this reading The soft, languorous eyes met his own frankly and lovingly, and she smiled until the dimples showed daintily in her pretty cheeks.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Agahr stood before his daughter for a time in silence, searching her fair and composed face with much earnestness.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A shaded lamp of Egyptian design swung from the ceiling and cast a rosy hue over the group, and the air was redolent of the spicy perfumes of the East.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading A shaded lamp of Egyptian design swung from the ceiling and cast a rosy hue over the group, and the air was redolent of the spicy perfumes of the East.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE VIZIER OPENS THE GATE When Agahr entered his daughter’s apartment that night the girl sat propped with silken cushions while a female slave brushed and arranged the folds of her glossy hair and another woman sat at her feet to anoint them with pungent and sweet-smelling ointments.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “You are welcome, oh my father,” she tenderly exclaimed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The soft, languorous eyes met his own frankly and lovingly, and she smiled until the dimples showed daintily in her pretty cheeks.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Agahr stood before his daughter for a time in silence, searching her fair and composed face with much earnestness.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Agahr stood before his daughter for a time in silence, searching her fair and composed face with much earnestness.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “You are welcome, oh my father,” she tenderly exclaimed.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
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being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
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foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Agahr stood before his daughter for a time in silence, searching her fair and composed face with much earnestness.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading The soft, languorous eyes met his own frankly and lovingly, and she smiled until the dimples showed daintily in her pretty cheeks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A shaded lamp of Egyptian design swung from the ceiling and cast a rosy hue over the group, and the air was redolent of the spicy perfumes of the East.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading THE VIZIER OPENS THE GATE When Agahr entered his daughter’s apartment that night the girl sat propped with silken cushions while a female slave brushed and arranged the folds of her glossy hair and another woman sat at her feet to anoint them with pungent and sweet-smelling ointments.
a young female
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glossyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːsi/
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
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any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A shaded lamp of Egyptian design swung from the ceiling and cast a rosy hue over the group, and the air was redolent of the spicy perfumes of the East.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE VIZIER OPENS THE GATE When Agahr entered his daughter’s apartment that night the girl sat propped with silken cushions while a female slave brushed and arranged the folds of her glossy hair and another woman sat at her feet to anoint them with pungent and sweet-smelling ointments.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading A shaded lamp of Egyptian design swung from the ceiling and cast a rosy hue over the group, and the air was redolent of the spicy perfumes of the East.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Agahr stood before his daughter for a time in silence, searching her fair and composed face with much earnestness.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading A shaded lamp of Egyptian design swung from the ceiling and cast a rosy hue over the group, and the air was redolent of the spicy perfumes of the East.
languorousadjective
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading The soft, languorous eyes met his own frankly and lovingly, and she smiled until the dimples showed daintily in her pretty cheeks.
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading The soft, languorous eyes met his own frankly and lovingly, and she smiled until the dimples showed daintily in her pretty cheeks.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The soft, languorous eyes met his own frankly and lovingly, and she smiled until the dimples showed daintily in her pretty cheeks.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Agahr stood before his daughter for a time in silence, searching her fair and composed face with much earnestness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You are welcome, oh my father,” she tenderly exclaimed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “You are welcome, oh my father,” she tenderly exclaimed.
ointments
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OPENSnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A shaded lamp of Egyptian design swung from the ceiling and cast a rosy hue over the group, and the air was redolent of the spicy perfumes of the East.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The soft, languorous eyes met his own frankly and lovingly, and she smiled until the dimples showed daintily in her pretty cheeks.
perfumesnounUS /pərˈfjuːmz/
plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading A shaded lamp of Egyptian design swung from the ceiling and cast a rosy hue over the group, and the air was redolent of the spicy perfumes of the East.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The soft, languorous eyes met his own frankly and lovingly, and she smiled until the dimples showed daintily in her pretty cheeks.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
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pungentadjectiveUS /ˈpʌndʒənt/
strong and sharp
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redolentadjectiveUS /ˈredələnt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading A shaded lamp of Egyptian design swung from the ceiling and cast a rosy hue over the group, and the air was redolent of the spicy perfumes of the East.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading A shaded lamp of Egyptian design swung from the ceiling and cast a rosy hue over the group, and the air was redolent of the spicy perfumes of the East.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
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diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Agahr stood before his daughter for a time in silence, searching her fair and composed face with much earnestness.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading A shaded lamp of Egyptian design swung from the ceiling and cast a rosy hue over the group, and the air was redolent of the spicy perfumes of the East.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The soft, languorous eyes met his own frankly and lovingly, and she smiled until the dimples showed daintily in her pretty cheeks.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The soft, languorous eyes met his own frankly and lovingly, and she smiled until the dimples showed daintily in her pretty cheeks.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Agahr stood before his daughter for a time in silence, searching her fair and composed face with much earnestness.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading THE VIZIER OPENS THE GATE When Agahr entered his daughter’s apartment that night the girl sat propped with silken cushions while a female slave brushed and arranged the folds of her glossy hair and another woman sat at her feet to anoint them with pungent and sweet-smelling ointments.
a person who is owned by someone
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past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The soft, languorous eyes met his own frankly and lovingly, and she smiled until the dimples showed daintily in her pretty cheeks.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The soft, languorous eyes met his own frankly and lovingly, and she smiled until the dimples showed daintily in her pretty cheeks.
spicyadjectiveUS /ˈspaɪsi/
producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
From this reading A shaded lamp of Egyptian design swung from the ceiling and cast a rosy hue over the group, and the air was redolent of the spicy perfumes of the East.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Agahr stood before his daughter for a time in silence, searching her fair and composed face with much earnestness.
sweet-smellingadjective
having a natural fragrance
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inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading A shaded lamp of Egyptian design swung from the ceiling and cast a rosy hue over the group, and the air was redolent of the spicy perfumes of the East.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading “You are welcome, oh my father,” she tenderly exclaimed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Agahr stood before his daughter for a time in silence, searching her fair and composed face with much earnestness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The soft, languorous eyes met his own frankly and lovingly, and she smiled until the dimples showed daintily in her pretty cheeks.
VIZIERnounUS /vɪˈzɪər/
A high-ranking political advisor or minister to the sovereign monarch.
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A shaded lamp of Egyptian design swung from the ceiling and cast a rosy hue over the group, and the air was redolent of the spicy perfumes of the East.
accept gladly
From this reading “You are welcome, oh my father,” she tenderly exclaimed.
at the time that
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whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
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in the company of; together with
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an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
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the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are welcome, oh my father,” she tenderly exclaimed.
