adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How the temple was illuminated with a wonderful lamp.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
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 Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading There were four holes in it, in each of which an empty ball was fastened, hollow within, and open o' top, like a little lamp; its circumference about two hands' breadth.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
BottlenounUS /ˈbɑːtəl/
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
circumferencenounUS /ˌsɜːrˈkʌmfrəns/
the size of something as given by the distance around it
From this reading There were four holes in it, in each of which an empty ball was fastened, hollow within, and open o' top, like a little lamp; its circumference about two hands' breadth.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading In the middle of the roof was fixed a ring of massive gold, as thick as my clenched fist.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
cubits
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From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
descriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
diameternounUS /daɪˈæmətər/
the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
dispensedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspenst/
distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There were four holes in it, in each of which an empty ball was fastened, hollow within, and open o' top, like a little lamp; its circumference about two hands' breadth.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading There were four holes in it, in each of which an empty ball was fastened, hollow within, and open o' top, like a little lamp; its circumference about two hands' breadth.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading There were four holes in it, in each of which an empty ball was fastened, hollow within, and open o' top, like a little lamp; its circumference about two hands' breadth.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading In the middle of the roof was fixed a ring of massive gold, as thick as my clenched fist.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading In the middle of the roof was fixed a ring of massive gold, as thick as my clenched fist.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There were four holes in it, in each of which an empty ball was fastened, hollow within, and open o' top, like a little lamp; its circumference about two hands' breadth.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading In the middle of the roof was fixed a ring of massive gold, as thick as my clenched fist.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading There were four holes in it, in each of which an empty ball was fastened, hollow within, and open o' top, like a little lamp; its circumference about two hands' breadth.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading There were four holes in it, in each of which an empty ball was fastened, hollow within, and open o' top, like a little lamp; its circumference about two hands' breadth.
hollowadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːloʊ/
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading There were four holes in it, in each of which an empty ball was fastened, hollow within, and open o' top, like a little lamp; its circumference about two hands' breadth.
How
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From this reading How the temple was illuminated with a wonderful lamp.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
I'll
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From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading How the temple was illuminated with a wonderful lamp.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the middle of the roof was fixed a ring of massive gold, as thick as my clenched fist.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There were four holes in it, in each of which an empty ball was fastened, hollow within, and open o' top, like a little lamp; its circumference about two hands' breadth.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading How the temple was illuminated with a wonderful lamp.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There were four holes in it, in each of which an empty ball was fastened, hollow within, and open o' top, like a little lamp; its circumference about two hands' breadth.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were four holes in it, in each of which an empty ball was fastened, hollow within, and open o' top, like a little lamp; its circumference about two hands' breadth.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading In the middle of the roof was fixed a ring of massive gold, as thick as my clenched fist.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In the middle of the roof was fixed a ring of massive gold, as thick as my clenched fist.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In the middle of the roof was fixed a ring of massive gold, as thick as my clenched fist.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
onounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading There were four holes in it, in each of which an empty ball was fastened, hollow within, and open o' top, like a little lamp; its circumference about two hands' breadth.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading There were four holes in it, in each of which an empty ball was fastened, hollow within, and open o' top, like a little lamp; its circumference about two hands' breadth.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
platenounUS /pleɪt/
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
ringverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading In the middle of the roof was fixed a ring of massive gold, as thick as my clenched fist.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading In the middle of the roof was fixed a ring of massive gold, as thick as my clenched fist.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
spannounUS /spæn/
the complete duration of something
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
templenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading How the temple was illuminated with a wonderful lamp.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How the temple was illuminated with a wonderful lamp.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were four holes in it, in each of which an empty ball was fastened, hollow within, and open o' top, like a little lamp; its circumference about two hands' breadth.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading In the middle of the roof was fixed a ring of massive gold, as thick as my clenched fist.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading There were four holes in it, in each of which an empty ball was fastened, hollow within, and open o' top, like a little lamp; its circumference about two hands' breadth.
trianglenounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
a three-sided polygon
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How the temple was illuminated with a wonderful lamp.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were four holes in it, in each of which an empty ball was fastened, hollow within, and open o' top, like a little lamp; its circumference about two hands' breadth.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were four holes in it, in each of which an empty ball was fastened, hollow within, and open o' top, like a little lamp; its circumference about two hands' breadth.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading How the temple was illuminated with a wonderful lamp.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There were four holes in it, in each of which an empty ball was fastened, hollow within, and open o' top, like a little lamp; its circumference about two hands' breadth.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading How the temple was illuminated with a wonderful lamp.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Three chains somewhat less, most curiously wrought, hung about two feet and a half below it, and in a triangle supported a round plate of fine gold whose diameter or breadth did not exceed two cubits and half a span.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Before I proceed to the description of the Bottle, I'll give you that of an admirable lamp that dispensed so large a light over all the temple that, though it lay underground, we could distinguish every object as clearly as above it at noonday.
