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Joshua — Volume 1

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of Joshua — Volume 1 is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Hornecht, commander of the archers, was among the prophet's companions.
Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.
As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.
He was a man of genuine worth, and his son, Hosea.
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Joshua — Volume 1

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of Joshua — Volume 1 is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/22 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Hornecht, commander of the archers, was among the prophet's companions.
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Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.
/ˌɪnˈdiːd ðeɪ wɜːr ɑːn tɜːrmz ʌv ˈɪntəməsi fɔːr ðə ˈsoʊldʒər wɑːz ə ˈliːdər əˈmɪd ðə ˈnoʊbəlz huː hæd kənˈspaɪərd tuː dɪˈθroʊn ˈferoʊ/
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As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.
/æz ðeɪ əˈproʊtʃt nʌnz ˈruːənd ˈdwelɪŋ ðə ˈprɑːfət ˈpɔɪntɪd tuː ðə rek ənd sed ðə ˈfɔːrmər ˈoʊnər ʌv ðɪs əˈboʊd ɪz ðə ˈoʊnli ˈhiːbruː aɪ wʊd ˈɡlædli sper/
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He was a man of genuine worth, and his son, Hosea.
/hiː wɑːz ə mæn ʌv ˈdʒenjəwən wɜːrθ ənd hɪz sʌn hoʊˈsiːə/
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Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

archers noun US /ˈɑːrtʃərz/

plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading “Hornecht, commander of the archers, was among the prophet's companions.”

conspired verb US /kənˈspaɪərd/

past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

From this reading “Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.”

dethrone verb US /dɪˈθroʊn/

remove a monarch from the throne

From this reading “Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.”

Hebrew noun US /ˈhiːbruː/

the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel

From this reading “As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.”

Hosea noun US /hoʊˈsiːə/

a minor Hebrew prophet (8th century BC)

From this reading “He was a man of genuine worth, and his son, Hosea.”

nobles noun US /ˈnoʊbəlz/

plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm

From this reading “Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.”

Nun's noun US /nʌnz/

possessive form of “nun” — a woman religious

From this reading “As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.”

Pharaoh noun US /ˈferoʊ/

the title of the ancient Egyptian kings

From this reading “Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.

abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Hornecht, commander of the archers, was among the prophet's companions.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

archersnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃərz/

plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading Hornecht, commander of the archers, was among the prophet's companions.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Hornecht, commander of the archers, was among the prophet's companions.

companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Hornecht, commander of the archers, was among the prophet's companions.

conspiredverbUS /kənˈspaɪərd/

past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

From this reading Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.

dethroneverbUS /dɪˈθroʊn/

remove a monarch from the throne

From this reading Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.

dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/

housing that someone is living in

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.

formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading He was a man of genuine worth, and his son, Hosea.

gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/

in a willing manner

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was a man of genuine worth, and his son, Hosea.

HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/

the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He was a man of genuine worth, and his son, Hosea.

Hornecht

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hornecht, commander of the archers, was among the prophet's companions.

HoseanounUS /hoʊˈsiːə/

a minor Hebrew prophet (8th century BC)

From this reading He was a man of genuine worth, and his son, Hosea.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.

intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/

close or warm friendship

From this reading Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was a man of genuine worth, and his son, Hosea.

noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/

plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm

From this reading Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.

Nun'snounUS /nʌnz/

possessive form of “nun” — a woman religious

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hornecht, commander of the archers, was among the prophet's companions.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

PharaohnounUS /ˈferoʊ/

the title of the ancient Egyptian kings

From this reading Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.

pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/

having a point

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

prophet's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hornecht, commander of the archers, was among the prophet's companions.

ruinedadjectiveUS /ˈruːənd/

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.

sonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading He was a man of genuine worth, and his son, Hosea.

spareverbUS /sper/

refrain from harming

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Hornecht, commander of the archers, was among the prophet's companions.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Hornecht, commander of the archers, was among the prophet's companions.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Indeed they were on terms of intimacy, for the soldier was a leader amid the nobles who had conspired to dethrone Pharaoh.

worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading He was a man of genuine worth, and his son, Hosea.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

wrecknounUS /rek/

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading As they approached Nun's ruined dwelling, the prophet pointed to the wreck and said: "The former owner of this abode is the only Hebrew I would gladly spare.

Chapter 3 of Joshua — Volume 1 by Georg Ebers holds 114 sentences, grouped into 23 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Grandfather
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Watch
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Entreaty
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