used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RASH PROMISE In his wooing of the Lady Sesen, Menna, son of Menna, worked tirelessly.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Menna had been born upon the fifth of Paophi, and who does not know that a child born upon that auspicious day is ever successful in affairs of the heart!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Menna had been born upon the fifth of Paophi, and who does not know that a child born upon that auspicious day is ever successful in affairs of the heart!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frequently there were left at her door bags of powdered gold or lazuli for the floor of her rooms, or the choicest of fragrant oils and perfumes for her toilet.
auspiciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈspɪʃəs/
auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
From this reading Menna had been born upon the fifth of Paophi, and who does not know that a child born upon that auspicious day is ever successful in affairs of the heart!
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Frequently there were left at her door bags of powdered gold or lazuli for the floor of her rooms, or the choicest of fragrant oils and perfumes for her toilet.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Following his gift to her of Bhanar, the beautiful Syrian, each day brought to Sesen bunches of grapes, bursting pomegranates or succulent dates from Menna’s famous gardens.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Menna had been born upon the fifth of Paophi, and who does not know that a child born upon that auspicious day is ever successful in affairs of the heart!
Bhanar
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From this reading Following his gift to her of Bhanar, the beautiful Syrian, each day brought to Sesen bunches of grapes, bursting pomegranates or succulent dates from Menna’s famous gardens.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading These last were sealed in little jars of rich blue glass or in black obsidian vases capped with gold.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading These last were sealed in little jars of rich blue glass or in black obsidian vases capped with gold.
brought into existence
From this reading Menna had been born upon the fifth of Paophi, and who does not know that a child born upon that auspicious day is ever successful in affairs of the heart!
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Following his gift to her of Bhanar, the beautiful Syrian, each day brought to Sesen bunches of grapes, bursting pomegranates or succulent dates from Menna’s famous gardens.
bunchesnounUS /ˈbʌntʃəz/
plural of “bunch” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Following his gift to her of Bhanar, the beautiful Syrian, each day brought to Sesen bunches of grapes, bursting pomegranates or succulent dates from Menna’s famous gardens.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Following his gift to her of Bhanar, the beautiful Syrian, each day brought to Sesen bunches of grapes, bursting pomegranates or succulent dates from Menna’s famous gardens.
cappedadjectiveUS /kæpt/
used especially of front teeth having (artificial) crowns
From this reading These last were sealed in little jars of rich blue glass or in black obsidian vases capped with gold.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Menna had been born upon the fifth of Paophi, and who does not know that a child born upon that auspicious day is ever successful in affairs of the heart!
choicestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɔɪsəst/
superlative of “choice” — of superior grade
From this reading Frequently there were left at her door bags of powdered gold or lazuli for the floor of her rooms, or the choicest of fragrant oils and perfumes for her toilet.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading Following his gift to her of Bhanar, the beautiful Syrian, each day brought to Sesen bunches of grapes, bursting pomegranates or succulent dates from Menna’s famous gardens.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Menna had been born upon the fifth of Paophi, and who does not know that a child born upon that auspicious day is ever successful in affairs of the heart!
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Menna had been born upon the fifth of Paophi, and who does not know that a child born upon that auspicious day is ever successful in affairs of the heart!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Frequently there were left at her door bags of powdered gold or lazuli for the floor of her rooms, or the choicest of fragrant oils and perfumes for her toilet.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Following his gift to her of Bhanar, the beautiful Syrian, each day brought to Sesen bunches of grapes, bursting pomegranates or succulent dates from Menna’s famous gardens.
at any time
From this reading Menna had been born upon the fifth of Paophi, and who does not know that a child born upon that auspicious day is ever successful in affairs of the heart!
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Following his gift to her of Bhanar, the beautiful Syrian, each day brought to Sesen bunches of grapes, bursting pomegranates or succulent dates from Menna’s famous gardens.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Menna had been born upon the fifth of Paophi, and who does not know that a child born upon that auspicious day is ever successful in affairs of the heart!
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Frequently there were left at her door bags of powdered gold or lazuli for the floor of her rooms, or the choicest of fragrant oils and perfumes for her toilet.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following his gift to her of Bhanar, the beautiful Syrian, each day brought to Sesen bunches of grapes, bursting pomegranates or succulent dates from Menna’s famous gardens.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frequently there were left at her door bags of powdered gold or lazuli for the floor of her rooms, or the choicest of fragrant oils and perfumes for her toilet.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading Frequently there were left at her door bags of powdered gold or lazuli for the floor of her rooms, or the choicest of fragrant oils and perfumes for her toilet.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Frequently there were left at her door bags of powdered gold or lazuli for the floor of her rooms, or the choicest of fragrant oils and perfumes for her toilet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Following his gift to her of Bhanar, the beautiful Syrian, each day brought to Sesen bunches of grapes, bursting pomegranates or succulent dates from Menna’s famous gardens.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Following his gift to her of Bhanar, the beautiful Syrian, each day brought to Sesen bunches of grapes, bursting pomegranates or succulent dates from Menna’s famous gardens.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Following his gift to her of Bhanar, the beautiful Syrian, each day brought to Sesen bunches of grapes, bursting pomegranates or succulent dates from Menna’s famous gardens.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading These last were sealed in little jars of rich blue glass or in black obsidian vases capped with gold.
coins made of gold
From this reading Frequently there were left at her door bags of powdered gold or lazuli for the floor of her rooms, or the choicest of fragrant oils and perfumes for her toilet.
grapesnounUS /ɡreɪps/
plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading Following his gift to her of Bhanar, the beautiful Syrian, each day brought to Sesen bunches of grapes, bursting pomegranates or succulent dates from Menna’s famous gardens.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Menna had been born upon the fifth of Paophi, and who does not know that a child born upon that auspicious day is ever successful in affairs of the heart!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Menna had been born upon the fifth of Paophi, and who does not know that a child born upon that auspicious day is ever successful in affairs of the heart!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Following his gift to her of Bhanar, the beautiful Syrian, each day brought to Sesen bunches of grapes, bursting pomegranates or succulent dates from Menna’s famous gardens.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A RASH PROMISE In his wooing of the Lady Sesen, Menna, son of Menna, worked tirelessly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A RASH PROMISE In his wooing of the Lady Sesen, Menna, son of Menna, worked tirelessly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Menna had been born upon the fifth of Paophi, and who does not know that a child born upon that auspicious day is ever successful in affairs of the heart!
jarsnounUS /dʒɑːrz/
Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.
From this reading These last were sealed in little jars of rich blue glass or in black obsidian vases capped with gold.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Menna had been born upon the fifth of Paophi, and who does not know that a child born upon that auspicious day is ever successful in affairs of the heart!
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A RASH PROMISE In his wooing of the Lady Sesen, Menna, son of Menna, worked tirelessly.
immediately past
From this reading These last were sealed in little jars of rich blue glass or in black obsidian vases capped with gold.
lazulinounUS /ləˈzuːli/
an azure blue semiprecious stone
From this reading Frequently there were left at her door bags of powdered gold or lazuli for the floor of her rooms, or the choicest of fragrant oils and perfumes for her toilet.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Frequently there were left at her door bags of powdered gold or lazuli for the floor of her rooms, or the choicest of fragrant oils and perfumes for her toilet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These last were sealed in little jars of rich blue glass or in black obsidian vases capped with gold.
Menna
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From this reading A RASH PROMISE In his wooing of the Lady Sesen, Menna, son of Menna, worked tirelessly.
Menna's
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From this reading Following his gift to her of Bhanar, the beautiful Syrian, each day brought to Sesen bunches of grapes, bursting pomegranates or succulent dates from Menna’s famous gardens.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Menna had been born upon the fifth of Paophi, and who does not know that a child born upon that auspicious day is ever successful in affairs of the heart!
obsidiannounUS /əbˈsɪdiən/
acid or granitic glass formed by the rapid cooling of lava without crystallization; usually dark, but transparent in thin pieces
From this reading These last were sealed in little jars of rich blue glass or in black obsidian vases capped with gold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RASH PROMISE In his wooing of the Lady Sesen, Menna, son of Menna, worked tirelessly.
oilsnounUS /ɔɪlz/
plural of “oil” — a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
From this reading Frequently there were left at her door bags of powdered gold or lazuli for the floor of her rooms, or the choicest of fragrant oils and perfumes for her toilet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Following his gift to her of Bhanar, the beautiful Syrian, each day brought to Sesen bunches of grapes, bursting pomegranates or succulent dates from Menna’s famous gardens.
Paophi
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From this reading Menna had been born upon the fifth of Paophi, and who does not know that a child born upon that auspicious day is ever successful in affairs of the heart!
perfumesnounUS /pərˈfjuːmz/
plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Frequently there were left at her door bags of powdered gold or lazuli for the floor of her rooms, or the choicest of fragrant oils and perfumes for her toilet.
pomegranates
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From this reading Following his gift to her of Bhanar, the beautiful Syrian, each day brought to Sesen bunches of grapes, bursting pomegranates or succulent dates from Menna’s famous gardens.
powderedadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊdərd/
consisting of fine particles
From this reading Frequently there were left at her door bags of powdered gold or lazuli for the floor of her rooms, or the choicest of fragrant oils and perfumes for her toilet.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading A RASH PROMISE In his wooing of the Lady Sesen, Menna, son of Menna, worked tirelessly.
RASHnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading A RASH PROMISE In his wooing of the Lady Sesen, Menna, son of Menna, worked tirelessly.
possessing material wealth
From this reading These last were sealed in little jars of rich blue glass or in black obsidian vases capped with gold.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Frequently there were left at her door bags of powdered gold or lazuli for the floor of her rooms, or the choicest of fragrant oils and perfumes for her toilet.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading These last were sealed in little jars of rich blue glass or in black obsidian vases capped with gold.
Sesen
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From this reading A RASH PROMISE In his wooing of the Lady Sesen, Menna, son of Menna, worked tirelessly.
a male human offspring
From this reading A RASH PROMISE In his wooing of the Lady Sesen, Menna, son of Menna, worked tirelessly.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Menna had been born upon the fifth of Paophi, and who does not know that a child born upon that auspicious day is ever successful in affairs of the heart!
succulentnounUS /ˈsʌkjəlɪnt/
a plant adapted to arid conditions and characterized by fleshy water-storing tissues that act as water reservoirs
From this reading Following his gift to her of Bhanar, the beautiful Syrian, each day brought to Sesen bunches of grapes, bursting pomegranates or succulent dates from Menna’s famous gardens.
SyrianadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Syria or its people or culture
From this reading Following his gift to her of Bhanar, the beautiful Syrian, each day brought to Sesen bunches of grapes, bursting pomegranates or succulent dates from Menna’s famous gardens.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Menna had been born upon the fifth of Paophi, and who does not know that a child born upon that auspicious day is ever successful in affairs of the heart!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RASH PROMISE In his wooing of the Lady Sesen, Menna, son of Menna, worked tirelessly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Frequently there were left at her door bags of powdered gold or lazuli for the floor of her rooms, or the choicest of fragrant oils and perfumes for her toilet.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These last were sealed in little jars of rich blue glass or in black obsidian vases capped with gold.
tirelesslyadverbUS /ˈtaɪrləsli/
with indefatigable energy
From this reading A RASH PROMISE In his wooing of the Lady Sesen, Menna, son of Menna, worked tirelessly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Following his gift to her of Bhanar, the beautiful Syrian, each day brought to Sesen bunches of grapes, bursting pomegranates or succulent dates from Menna’s famous gardens.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Frequently there were left at her door bags of powdered gold or lazuli for the floor of her rooms, or the choicest of fragrant oils and perfumes for her toilet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Menna had been born upon the fifth of Paophi, and who does not know that a child born upon that auspicious day is ever successful in affairs of the heart!
vasesnounUS /ˈveɪsəz/
plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading These last were sealed in little jars of rich blue glass or in black obsidian vases capped with gold.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Frequently there were left at her door bags of powdered gold or lazuli for the floor of her rooms, or the choicest of fragrant oils and perfumes for her toilet.
which person or people
From this reading Menna had been born upon the fifth of Paophi, and who does not know that a child born upon that auspicious day is ever successful in affairs of the heart!
in the company of; together with
From this reading These last were sealed in little jars of rich blue glass or in black obsidian vases capped with gold.
wooingnounUS /ˈwuːɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading A RASH PROMISE In his wooing of the Lady Sesen, Menna, son of Menna, worked tirelessly.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A RASH PROMISE In his wooing of the Lady Sesen, Menna, son of Menna, worked tirelessly.
