adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Prophet seeing the two damsels, then, by a gentle transition (from B major to G major), addresses them in amorous tones.
addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading The Prophet seeing the two damsels, then, by a gentle transition (from B major to G major), addresses them in amorous tones.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
AlinounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading Ali, Mahomet’s cousin, and Khaled, his greatest general, both tenors, now arrive and announce the persecution; the magistrates, the military, and the authorities have all proscribed the Prophet (_recitative_).
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Ali, Mahomet’s cousin, and Khaled, his greatest general, both tenors, now arrive and announce the persecution; the magistrates, the military, and the authorities have all proscribed the Prophet (_recitative_).
amorousadjectiveUS /ˈæmərəs/
inclined toward or displaying love
From this reading The Prophet seeing the two damsels, then, by a gentle transition (from B major to G major), addresses them in amorous tones.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mahomet declares in an invocation (in C) that the Angel Gabriel is on his side, and points to a pigeon that is seen flying away.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ali, Mahomet’s cousin, and Khaled, his greatest general, both tenors, now arrive and announce the persecution; the magistrates, the military, and the authorities have all proscribed the Prophet (_recitative_).
AngelnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəl/
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Mahomet declares in an invocation (in C) that the Angel Gabriel is on his side, and points to a pigeon that is seen flying away.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading Ali, Mahomet’s cousin, and Khaled, his greatest general, both tenors, now arrive and announce the persecution; the magistrates, the military, and the authorities have all proscribed the Prophet (_recitative_).
arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Ali, Mahomet’s cousin, and Khaled, his greatest general, both tenors, now arrive and announce the persecution; the magistrates, the military, and the authorities have all proscribed the Prophet (_recitative_).
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Ali, Mahomet’s cousin, and Khaled, his greatest general, both tenors, now arrive and announce the persecution; the magistrates, the military, and the authorities have all proscribed the Prophet (_recitative_).
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mahomet declares in an invocation (in C) that the Angel Gabriel is on his side, and points to a pigeon that is seen flying away.
BnounUS /biː/
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading The Prophet seeing the two damsels, then, by a gentle transition (from B major to G major), addresses them in amorous tones.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Ali, Mahomet’s cousin, and Khaled, his greatest general, both tenors, now arrive and announce the persecution; the magistrates, the military, and the authorities have all proscribed the Prophet (_recitative_).
bravuranounUS /brəˈvjʊrə/
brilliant and showy technical skill
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Prophet seeing the two damsels, then, by a gentle transition (from B major to G major), addresses them in amorous tones.
CnounUS /siː/
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Mahomet declares in an invocation (in C) that the Angel Gabriel is on his side, and points to a pigeon that is seen flying away.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Ali, Mahomet’s cousin, and Khaled, his greatest general, both tenors, now arrive and announce the persecution; the magistrates, the military, and the authorities have all proscribed the Prophet (_recitative_).
damsels
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From this reading The Prophet seeing the two damsels, then, by a gentle transition (from B major to G major), addresses them in amorous tones.
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Mahomet declares in an invocation (in C) that the Angel Gabriel is on his side, and points to a pigeon that is seen flying away.
EnounUS /iː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
finalenounUS /fəˈnæli/
the closing section of a musical composition
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading Mahomet declares in an invocation (in C) that the Angel Gabriel is on his side, and points to a pigeon that is seen flying away.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Prophet seeing the two damsels, then, by a gentle transition (from B major to G major), addresses them in amorous tones.
GnounUS /dʒiː/
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading The Prophet seeing the two damsels, then, by a gentle transition (from B major to G major), addresses them in amorous tones.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading Mahomet declares in an invocation (in C) that the Angel Gabriel is on his side, and points to a pigeon that is seen flying away.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Ali, Mahomet’s cousin, and Khaled, his greatest general, both tenors, now arrive and announce the persecution; the magistrates, the military, and the authorities have all proscribed the Prophet (_recitative_).
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The Prophet seeing the two damsels, then, by a gentle transition (from B major to G major), addresses them in amorous tones.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading Ali, Mahomet’s cousin, and Khaled, his greatest general, both tenors, now arrive and announce the persecution; the magistrates, the military, and the authorities have all proscribed the Prophet (_recitative_).
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ali, Mahomet’s cousin, and Khaled, his greatest general, both tenors, now arrive and announce the persecution; the magistrates, the military, and the authorities have all proscribed the Prophet (_recitative_).
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading “Mahomet returns, inspired.
invocationnounUS /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/
a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service
From this reading Mahomet declares in an invocation (in C) that the Angel Gabriel is on his side, and points to a pigeon that is seen flying away.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mahomet declares in an invocation (in C) that the Angel Gabriel is on his side, and points to a pigeon that is seen flying away.
Khaled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ali, Mahomet’s cousin, and Khaled, his greatest general, both tenors, now arrive and announce the persecution; the magistrates, the military, and the authorities have all proscribed the Prophet (_recitative_).
magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading Ali, Mahomet’s cousin, and Khaled, his greatest general, both tenors, now arrive and announce the persecution; the magistrates, the military, and the authorities have all proscribed the Prophet (_recitative_).
Mahometnoun
the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
From this reading “Mahomet returns, inspired.
Mahomet's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ali, Mahomet’s cousin, and Khaled, his greatest general, both tenors, now arrive and announce the persecution; the magistrates, the military, and the authorities have all proscribed the Prophet (_recitative_).
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Ali, Mahomet’s cousin, and Khaled, his greatest general, both tenors, now arrive and announce the persecution; the magistrates, the military, and the authorities have all proscribed the Prophet (_recitative_).
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Ali, Mahomet’s cousin, and Khaled, his greatest general, both tenors, now arrive and announce the persecution; the magistrates, the military, and the authorities have all proscribed the Prophet (_recitative_).
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mahomet declares in an invocation (in C) that the Angel Gabriel is on his side, and points to a pigeon that is seen flying away.
persecutionnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃən/
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading Ali, Mahomet’s cousin, and Khaled, his greatest general, both tenors, now arrive and announce the persecution; the magistrates, the military, and the authorities have all proscribed the Prophet (_recitative_).
pigeonnounUS /ˈpɪdʒən/
wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading Mahomet declares in an invocation (in C) that the Angel Gabriel is on his side, and points to a pigeon that is seen flying away.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Mahomet declares in an invocation (in C) that the Angel Gabriel is on his side, and points to a pigeon that is seen flying away.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
ProphetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading The Prophet seeing the two damsels, then, by a gentle transition (from B major to G major), addresses them in amorous tones.
proscribedadjectiveUS /proʊˈskraɪbd/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading Ali, Mahomet’s cousin, and Khaled, his greatest general, both tenors, now arrive and announce the persecution; the magistrates, the military, and the authorities have all proscribed the Prophet (_recitative_).
recitativenoun
a vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech
From this reading Ali, Mahomet’s cousin, and Khaled, his greatest general, both tenors, now arrive and announce the persecution; the magistrates, the military, and the authorities have all proscribed the Prophet (_recitative_).
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading “Mahomet returns, inspired.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The Prophet seeing the two damsels, then, by a gentle transition (from B major to G major), addresses them in amorous tones.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mahomet declares in an invocation (in C) that the Angel Gabriel is on his side, and points to a pigeon that is seen flying away.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Mahomet declares in an invocation (in C) that the Angel Gabriel is on his side, and points to a pigeon that is seen flying away.
singsverbUS /sɪŋz/
third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
tenorsnounUS /ˈtenərz/
plural of “tenor” — the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading Ali, Mahomet’s cousin, and Khaled, his greatest general, both tenors, now arrive and announce the persecution; the magistrates, the military, and the authorities have all proscribed the Prophet (_recitative_).
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mahomet declares in an invocation (in C) that the Angel Gabriel is on his side, and points to a pigeon that is seen flying away.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Prophet seeing the two damsels, then, by a gentle transition (from B major to G major), addresses them in amorous tones.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Prophet seeing the two damsels, then, by a gentle transition (from B major to G major), addresses them in amorous tones.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
tonesnounUS /toʊnz/
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The Prophet seeing the two damsels, then, by a gentle transition (from B major to G major), addresses them in amorous tones.
transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The Prophet seeing the two damsels, then, by a gentle transition (from B major to G major), addresses them in amorous tones.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Prophet seeing the two damsels, then, by a gentle transition (from B major to G major), addresses them in amorous tones.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He sings his first _bravura_ air, the beginning of the _finale_ (E major), promising the empire of the world to those who believe in him.
