used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
alabasternounUS /ˈæləbæstər/
a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving
From this reading He sought out Khnum, the royal quarryman, who had but now moored to the western bank with a cargo consisting in the main of the precious alabaster of Hatnub.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading He sought out Khnum, the royal quarryman, who had but now moored to the western bank with a cargo consisting in the main of the precious alabaster of Hatnub.
beggarnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
Bhanar
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From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He sought out Khnum, the royal quarryman, who had but now moored to the western bank with a cargo consisting in the main of the precious alabaster of Hatnub.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading He sought out Khnum, the royal quarryman, who had but now moored to the western bank with a cargo consisting in the main of the precious alabaster of Hatnub.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading He sought out Khnum, the royal quarryman, who had but now moored to the western bank with a cargo consisting in the main of the precious alabaster of Hatnub.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
disobeyedverbUS /ˌdɪsoʊˈbeɪd/
past form of “disobey” — refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
divisible by two
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
a quick look
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
GODDESSnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
HATHOR
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From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
Hatnub
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From this reading He sought out Khnum, the royal quarryman, who had but now moored to the western bank with a cargo consisting in the main of the precious alabaster of Hatnub.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
Hollow-cheeked
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From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He sought out Khnum, the royal quarryman, who had but now moored to the western bank with a cargo consisting in the main of the precious alabaster of Hatnub.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
Khnum
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From this reading He sought out Khnum, the royal quarryman, who had but now moored to the western bank with a cargo consisting in the main of the precious alabaster of Hatnub.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
roused to anger
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
most important element
From this reading He sought out Khnum, the royal quarryman, who had but now moored to the western bank with a cargo consisting in the main of the precious alabaster of Hatnub.
Menna
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From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading He sought out Khnum, the royal quarryman, who had but now moored to the western bank with a cargo consisting in the main of the precious alabaster of Hatnub.
an old word for “no”
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He sought out Khnum, the royal quarryman, who had but now moored to the western bank with a cargo consisting in the main of the precious alabaster of Hatnub.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He sought out Khnum, the royal quarryman, who had but now moored to the western bank with a cargo consisting in the main of the precious alabaster of Hatnub.
OverseernounUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːər/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
patron's
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From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading He sought out Khnum, the royal quarryman, who had but now moored to the western bank with a cargo consisting in the main of the precious alabaster of Hatnub.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Then, suddenly, he remembered his promise to the Princess.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Then, suddenly, he remembered his promise to the Princess.
quarrymannoun
a man who works in a quarry
From this reading He sought out Khnum, the royal quarryman, who had but now moored to the western bank with a cargo consisting in the main of the precious alabaster of Hatnub.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Then, suddenly, he remembered his promise to the Princess.
Renny
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From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading He sought out Khnum, the royal quarryman, who had but now moored to the western bank with a cargo consisting in the main of the precious alabaster of Hatnub.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
that is looked for
From this reading He sought out Khnum, the royal quarryman, who had but now moored to the western bank with a cargo consisting in the main of the precious alabaster of Hatnub.
STATUEnounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Then, suddenly, he remembered his promise to the Princess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, suddenly, he remembered his promise to the Princess.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Hollow-cheeked and well nigh mad, Renny so far disobeyed his patron’s orders that he sat for hours, nay, for days at a time, huddled like a beggar at the Palace gate.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading He sought out Khnum, the royal quarryman, who had but now moored to the western bank with a cargo consisting in the main of the precious alabaster of Hatnub.
at the time that
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
which person or people
From this reading He sought out Khnum, the royal quarryman, who had but now moored to the western bank with a cargo consisting in the main of the precious alabaster of Hatnub.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He sought out Khnum, the royal quarryman, who had but now moored to the western bank with a cargo consisting in the main of the precious alabaster of Hatnub.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Not even the gentle Bhanar could console him whenever, as so frequently happened, a day went by without its being possible for the distracted youth to catch a glimpse of his idol.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading A STATUE OF HATHOR, GODDESS OF LOVE Menna the Overseer had little conception of the torture he had inflicted upon the mind of the youthful Renny when he forbade him his liberty.
