adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Presently a man whose face was hidden in a hood began to speak with me, saying that he had a message for my master, the Prince Seti.
abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading I walked abroad in the market-place and noted the people going to and fro gloomily, or talking together in whispers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I answered that I took no messages from veiled strangers, whereon he threw back his hood, and I saw that it was Jabez, the uncle of Merapi.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked him whether he had obeyed the Prince, and borne the body of that prophet back to Goshen and told the elders of the manner of the man’s death.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I answered that I took no messages from veiled strangers, whereon he threw back his hood, and I saw that it was Jabez, the uncle of Merapi.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Presently a man whose face was hidden in a hood began to speak with me, saying that he had a message for my master, the Prince Seti.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I asked him whether he had obeyed the Prince, and borne the body of that prophet back to Goshen and told the elders of the manner of the man’s death.
borneverbUS /bɔːrn/
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading I asked him whether he had obeyed the Prince, and borne the body of that prophet back to Goshen and told the elders of the manner of the man’s death.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I asked him whether he had obeyed the Prince, and borne the body of that prophet back to Goshen and told the elders of the manner of the man’s death.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading I asked him whether he had obeyed the Prince, and borne the body of that prophet back to Goshen and told the elders of the manner of the man’s death.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Presently a man whose face was hidden in a hood began to speak with me, saying that he had a message for my master, the Prince Seti.
feastedverbUS /ˈfiːstɪd/
past form of “feast” — partake in a feast or banquet
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Presently a man whose face was hidden in a hood began to speak with me, saying that he had a message for my master, the Prince Seti.
fro
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From this reading I walked abroad in the market-place and noted the people going to and fro gloomily, or talking together in whispers.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I answered that I took no messages from veiled strangers, whereon he threw back his hood, and I saw that it was Jabez, the uncle of Merapi.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading I walked abroad in the market-place and noted the people going to and fro gloomily, or talking together in whispers.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading I walked abroad in the market-place and noted the people going to and fro gloomily, or talking together in whispers.
Goshen
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From this reading I asked him whether he had obeyed the Prince, and borne the body of that prophet back to Goshen and told the elders of the manner of the man’s death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Presently a man whose face was hidden in a hood began to speak with me, saying that he had a message for my master, the Prince Seti.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Presently a man whose face was hidden in a hood began to speak with me, saying that he had a message for my master, the Prince Seti.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading Presently a man whose face was hidden in a hood began to speak with me, saying that he had a message for my master, the Prince Seti.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I asked him whether he had obeyed the Prince, and borne the body of that prophet back to Goshen and told the elders of the manner of the man’s death.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I answered that I took no messages from veiled strangers, whereon he threw back his hood, and I saw that it was Jabez, the uncle of Merapi.
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading Presently a man whose face was hidden in a hood began to speak with me, saying that he had a message for my master, the Prince Seti.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I walked abroad in the market-place and noted the people going to and fro gloomily, or talking together in whispers.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I answered that I took no messages from veiled strangers, whereon he threw back his hood, and I saw that it was Jabez, the uncle of Merapi.
JABEZ
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From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Presently a man whose face was hidden in a hood began to speak with me, saying that he had a message for my master, the Prince Seti.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I asked him whether he had obeyed the Prince, and borne the body of that prophet back to Goshen and told the elders of the manner of the man’s death.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I asked him whether he had obeyed the Prince, and borne the body of that prophet back to Goshen and told the elders of the manner of the man’s death.
market-place
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From this reading I walked abroad in the market-place and noted the people going to and fro gloomily, or talking together in whispers.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Presently a man whose face was hidden in a hood began to speak with me, saying that he had a message for my master, the Prince Seti.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Presently a man whose face was hidden in a hood began to speak with me, saying that he had a message for my master, the Prince Seti.
Merapi
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From this reading I answered that I took no messages from veiled strangers, whereon he threw back his hood, and I saw that it was Jabez, the uncle of Merapi.
MESSAGEnounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading I answered that I took no messages from veiled strangers, whereon he threw back his hood, and I saw that it was Jabez, the uncle of Merapi.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Presently a man whose face was hidden in a hood began to speak with me, saying that he had a message for my master, the Prince Seti.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I answered that I took no messages from veiled strangers, whereon he threw back his hood, and I saw that it was Jabez, the uncle of Merapi.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading I walked abroad in the market-place and noted the people going to and fro gloomily, or talking together in whispers.
obeyedverbUS /oʊˈbeɪd/
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading I asked him whether he had obeyed the Prince, and borne the body of that prophet back to Goshen and told the elders of the manner of the man’s death.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I walked abroad in the market-place and noted the people going to and fro gloomily, or talking together in whispers.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I walked abroad in the market-place and noted the people going to and fro gloomily, or talking together in whispers.
PresentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Presently a man whose face was hidden in a hood began to speak with me, saying that he had a message for my master, the Prince Seti.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Presently a man whose face was hidden in a hood began to speak with me, saying that he had a message for my master, the Prince Seti.
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading I asked him whether he had obeyed the Prince, and borne the body of that prophet back to Goshen and told the elders of the manner of the man’s death.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading I answered that I took no messages from veiled strangers, whereon he threw back his hood, and I saw that it was Jabez, the uncle of Merapi.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Presently a man whose face was hidden in a hood began to speak with me, saying that he had a message for my master, the Prince Seti.
Seti
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From this reading Presently a man whose face was hidden in a hood began to speak with me, saying that he had a message for my master, the Prince Seti.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading Presently a man whose face was hidden in a hood began to speak with me, saying that he had a message for my master, the Prince Seti.
strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading I answered that I took no messages from veiled strangers, whereon he threw back his hood, and I saw that it was Jabez, the uncle of Merapi.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading I walked abroad in the market-place and noted the people going to and fro gloomily, or talking together in whispers.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading I answered that I took no messages from veiled strangers, whereon he threw back his hood, and I saw that it was Jabez, the uncle of Merapi.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I walked abroad in the market-place and noted the people going to and fro gloomily, or talking together in whispers.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading I walked abroad in the market-place and noted the people going to and fro gloomily, or talking together in whispers.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I asked him whether he had obeyed the Prince, and borne the body of that prophet back to Goshen and told the elders of the manner of the man’s death.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I answered that I took no messages from veiled strangers, whereon he threw back his hood, and I saw that it was Jabez, the uncle of Merapi.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I answered that I took no messages from veiled strangers, whereon he threw back his hood, and I saw that it was Jabez, the uncle of Merapi.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading I answered that I took no messages from veiled strangers, whereon he threw back his hood, and I saw that it was Jabez, the uncle of Merapi.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I walked abroad in the market-place and noted the people going to and fro gloomily, or talking together in whispers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Presently a man whose face was hidden in a hood began to speak with me, saying that he had a message for my master, the Prince Seti.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
whereon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I answered that I took no messages from veiled strangers, whereon he threw back his hood, and I saw that it was Jabez, the uncle of Merapi.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I asked him whether he had obeyed the Prince, and borne the body of that prophet back to Goshen and told the elders of the manner of the man’s death.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading I walked abroad in the market-place and noted the people going to and fro gloomily, or talking together in whispers.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ That night there were none who rejoiced in the streets of the city, and save in the palace and houses of those of the Court, none who feasted.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Presently a man whose face was hidden in a hood began to speak with me, saying that he had a message for my master, the Prince Seti.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Presently a man whose face was hidden in a hood began to speak with me, saying that he had a message for my master, the Prince Seti.
