adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Even as I reached the steps the old chamberlain Pambasa appeared, running down them so fast that his white robes and beard streamed upon the air.
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 Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Even as I reached the steps the old chamberlain Pambasa appeared, running down them so fast that his white robes and beard streamed upon the air.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
assnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
beardnounUS /bɪrd/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Even as I reached the steps the old chamberlain Pambasa appeared, running down them so fast that his white robes and beard streamed upon the air.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
Betrothalnoun
a mutual promise to marry
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
chamberlainnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərlən/
British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading Even as I reached the steps the old chamberlain Pambasa appeared, running down them so fast that his white robes and beard streamed upon the air.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Different indeed was my reception on this my second coming.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
DifferentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Different indeed was my reception on this my second coming.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Even as I reached the steps the old chamberlain Pambasa appeared, running down them so fast that his white robes and beard streamed upon the air.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even as I reached the steps the old chamberlain Pambasa appeared, running down them so fast that his white robes and beard streamed upon the air.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Even as I reached the steps the old chamberlain Pambasa appeared, running down them so fast that his white robes and beard streamed upon the air.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
grantedadjectiveUS /ˈɡræntəd/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
manuscriptsnounUS /ˈmænjəskrɪpts/
plural of “manuscript” — the form of a literary work submitted for publication
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
MemphisnounUS /ˈmemfəs/
largest city of Tennessee; located in southwestern Tennessee on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Even as I reached the steps the old chamberlain Pambasa appeared, running down them so fast that his white robes and beard streamed upon the air.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
Pambasa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even as I reached the steps the old chamberlain Pambasa appeared, running down them so fast that his white robes and beard streamed upon the air.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
PROPHECYnounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Even as I reached the steps the old chamberlain Pambasa appeared, running down them so fast that his white robes and beard streamed upon the air.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Different indeed was my reception on this my second coming.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Even as I reached the steps the old chamberlain Pambasa appeared, running down them so fast that his white robes and beard streamed upon the air.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Even as I reached the steps the old chamberlain Pambasa appeared, running down them so fast that his white robes and beard streamed upon the air.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
scribeverbUS /skraɪb/
score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Different indeed was my reception on this my second coming.
sellverbUS /sel/
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
Seti
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even as I reached the steps the old chamberlain Pambasa appeared, running down them so fast that his white robes and beard streamed upon the air.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Even as I reached the steps the old chamberlain Pambasa appeared, running down them so fast that his white robes and beard streamed upon the air.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading Even as I reached the steps the old chamberlain Pambasa appeared, running down them so fast that his white robes and beard streamed upon the air.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Even as I reached the steps the old chamberlain Pambasa appeared, running down them so fast that his white robes and beard streamed upon the air.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Different indeed was my reception on this my second coming.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
title-deeds
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From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
tombsnounUS /tuːmz/
plural of “tomb” — a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
Userti
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From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed I was not present at the marriage, for the reason that I had been granted leave to return to Memphis, there to settle my affairs and sell my house on entering upon my appointment as private scribe to his Highness.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
WhetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Even as I reached the steps the old chamberlain Pambasa appeared, running down them so fast that his white robes and beard streamed upon the air.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Thus it came about that fourteen full days went by from that of the holding of the Court of Betrothal before I found myself standing once more at the gate of the Prince’s palace, attended by a servant who led an ass on which were laden all my manuscripts and certain possessions that had descended to me from my ancestors with the title-deeds of their tombs.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PROPHECY Whether or no the Prince Seti saw Userti again before the hour of his marriage with her I cannot say, because he never told me.
