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 But as yet that storm did not burst, and in its brewing the Christians, who were few, humble, and of all races, escaped notice.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful and happy enough.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
Benoni
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From this reading In Tyre were many Christians with whom she made friends and worshipped, Benoni pretending to know nothing of the matter.
brewingnounUS /ˈbruːɪŋ/
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading But as yet that storm did not burst, and in its brewing the Christians, who were few, humble, and of all races, escaped notice.
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading But as yet that storm did not burst, and in its brewing the Christians, who were few, humble, and of all races, escaped notice.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
Caleb
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From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful and happy enough.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading In Tyre were many Christians with whom she made friends and worshipped, Benoni pretending to know nothing of the matter.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Indeed, at this time and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Indeed, at this time and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But as yet that storm did not burst, and in its brewing the Christians, who were few, humble, and of all races, escaped notice.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful and happy enough.
escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading But as yet that storm did not burst, and in its brewing the Christians, who were few, humble, and of all races, escaped notice.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Indeed, at this time and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But as yet that storm did not burst, and in its brewing the Christians, who were few, humble, and of all races, escaped notice.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful and happy enough.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In Tyre were many Christians with whom she made friends and worshipped, Benoni pretending to know nothing of the matter.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
grandfathernounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
GreeksnounUS /ɡriːks/
plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Indeed, at this time and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Indeed, at this time and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful and happy enough.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Indeed, at this time and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful and happy enough.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading But as yet that storm did not burst, and in its brewing the Christians, who were few, humble, and of all races, escaped notice.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Tyre were many Christians with whom she made friends and worshipped, Benoni pretending to know nothing of the matter.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, at this time and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But as yet that storm did not burst, and in its brewing the Christians, who were few, humble, and of all races, escaped notice.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading Indeed, at this time and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In Tyre were many Christians with whom she made friends and worshipped, Benoni pretending to know nothing of the matter.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
LETTERnounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful and happy enough.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful and happy enough.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In Tyre were many Christians with whom she made friends and worshipped, Benoni pretending to know nothing of the matter.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful and happy enough.
massacreverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading Indeed, at this time and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In Tyre were many Christians with whom she made friends and worshipped, Benoni pretending to know nothing of the matter.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
Miriam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful and happy enough.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful and happy enough.
NECKLACEnounUS /ˈnekləs/
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful and happy enough.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But as yet that storm did not burst, and in its brewing the Christians, who were few, humble, and of all races, escaped notice.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In Tyre were many Christians with whom she made friends and worshipped, Benoni pretending to know nothing of the matter.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading But as yet that storm did not burst, and in its brewing the Christians, who were few, humble, and of all races, escaped notice.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful and happy enough.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Indeed, at this time and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading In Tyre were many Christians with whom she made friends and worshipped, Benoni pretending to know nothing of the matter.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading But as yet that storm did not burst, and in its brewing the Christians, who were few, humble, and of all races, escaped notice.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Indeed, at this time and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre.
RINGverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful and happy enough.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Indeed, at this time and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful and happy enough.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading But as yet that storm did not burst, and in its brewing the Christians, who were few, humble, and of all races, escaped notice.
SyriansnounUS /ˈsɪriənz/
plural of “syrian” — a native or inhabitant of Syria
From this reading Indeed, at this time and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Indeed, at this time and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But as yet that storm did not burst, and in its brewing the Christians, who were few, humble, and of all races, escaped notice.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful and happy enough.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, at this time and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed, at this time and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Indeed, at this time and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Indeed, at this time and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Indeed, at this time and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful and happy enough.
TyrenounUS /taɪr/
a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks
From this reading THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful and happy enough.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful and happy enough.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Indeed, at this time and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In Tyre were many Christians with whom she made friends and worshipped, Benoni pretending to know nothing of the matter.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful and happy enough.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In Tyre were many Christians with whom she made friends and worshipped, Benoni pretending to know nothing of the matter.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In Tyre were many Christians with whom she made friends and worshipped, Benoni pretending to know nothing of the matter.
worshippedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpt/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading In Tyre were many Christians with whom she made friends and worshipped, Benoni pretending to know nothing of the matter.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading But as yet that storm did not burst, and in its brewing the Christians, who were few, humble, and of all races, escaped notice.
