adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
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 For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In obedience to the command of Cæsar he had carried the captive Miriam to the camp of his legion upon the Mount of Olives, and there placed her in a tent, where an old slave-woman tended her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
assaultsnounUS /əˈsɔːlts/
plural of “assault” — close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
badlyadverbUS /ˈbædli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading PEARL-MAIDEN Many days had gone by, but still the fighting was not ended, for the Jews continued to hold the Upper City.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PEARL-MAIDEN Many days had gone by, but still the fighting was not ended, for the Jews continued to hold the Upper City.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading In obedience to the command of Cæsar he had carried the captive Miriam to the camp of his legion upon the Mount of Olives, and there placed her in a tent, where an old slave-woman tended her.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading In obedience to the command of Cæsar he had carried the captive Miriam to the camp of his legion upon the Mount of Olives, and there placed her in a tent, where an old slave-woman tended her.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In obedience to the command of Cæsar he had carried the captive Miriam to the camp of his legion upon the Mount of Olives, and there placed her in a tent, where an old slave-woman tended her.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading PEARL-MAIDEN Many days had gone by, but still the fighting was not ended, for the Jews continued to hold the Upper City.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading In obedience to the command of Cæsar he had carried the captive Miriam to the camp of his legion upon the Mount of Olives, and there placed her in a tent, where an old slave-woman tended her.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading PEARL-MAIDEN Many days had gone by, but still the fighting was not ended, for the Jews continued to hold the Upper City.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
Cæsar
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From this reading In obedience to the command of Cæsar he had carried the captive Miriam to the camp of his legion upon the Mount of Olives, and there placed her in a tent, where an old slave-woman tended her.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading PEARL-MAIDEN Many days had gone by, but still the fighting was not ended, for the Jews continued to hold the Upper City.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading PEARL-MAIDEN Many days had gone by, but still the fighting was not ended, for the Jews continued to hold the Upper City.
fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading PEARL-MAIDEN Many days had gone by, but still the fighting was not ended, for the Jews continued to hold the Upper City.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PEARL-MAIDEN Many days had gone by, but still the fighting was not ended, for the Jews continued to hold the Upper City.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
gatesnounUS /ɡeɪts/
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading PEARL-MAIDEN Many days had gone by, but still the fighting was not ended, for the Jews continued to hold the Upper City.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PEARL-MAIDEN Many days had gone by, but still the fighting was not ended, for the Jews continued to hold the Upper City.
half-opened
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From this reading For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In obedience to the command of Cæsar he had carried the captive Miriam to the camp of his legion upon the Mount of Olives, and there placed her in a tent, where an old slave-woman tended her.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading PEARL-MAIDEN Many days had gone by, but still the fighting was not ended, for the Jews continued to hold the Upper City.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
hurtverbUS /hɜːrt/
be the source of pain
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
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 PEARL-MAIDEN Many days had gone by, but still the fighting was not ended, for the Jews continued to hold the Upper City.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
legnounUS /leɡ/
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
legionnounUS /ˈliːdʒən/
archaic terms for army
From this reading In obedience to the command of Cæsar he had carried the captive Miriam to the camp of his legion upon the Mount of Olives, and there placed her in a tent, where an old slave-woman tended her.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
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 PEARL-MAIDEN Many days had gone by, but still the fighting was not ended, for the Jews continued to hold the Upper City.
Miriam
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From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
MountverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading In obedience to the command of Cæsar he had carried the captive Miriam to the camp of his legion upon the Mount of Olives, and there placed her in a tent, where an old slave-woman tended her.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PEARL-MAIDEN Many days had gone by, but still the fighting was not ended, for the Jews continued to hold the Upper City.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading In obedience to the command of Cæsar he had carried the captive Miriam to the camp of his legion upon the Mount of Olives, and there placed her in a tent, where an old slave-woman tended her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In obedience to the command of Cæsar he had carried the captive Miriam to the camp of his legion upon the Mount of Olives, and there placed her in a tent, where an old slave-woman tended her.
OlivesnounUS /ˈɑːlɪvz/
plural of “olive” — small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil
From this reading In obedience to the command of Cæsar he had carried the captive Miriam to the camp of his legion upon the Mount of Olives, and there placed her in a tent, where an old slave-woman tended her.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
others
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From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
PEARL-MAIDEN
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From this reading PEARL-MAIDEN Many days had gone by, but still the fighting was not ended, for the Jews continued to hold the Upper City.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In obedience to the command of Cæsar he had carried the captive Miriam to the camp of his legion upon the Mount of Olives, and there placed her in a tent, where an old slave-woman tended her.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
RomenounUS /roʊm/
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
sailverbUS /seɪl/
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
slave-woman
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From this reading In obedience to the command of Cæsar he had carried the captive Miriam to the camp of his legion upon the Mount of Olives, and there placed her in a tent, where an old slave-woman tended her.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
spear-thrust
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From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading PEARL-MAIDEN Many days had gone by, but still the fighting was not ended, for the Jews continued to hold the Upper City.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading In obedience to the command of Cæsar he had carried the captive Miriam to the camp of his legion upon the Mount of Olives, and there placed her in a tent, where an old slave-woman tended her.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading In obedience to the command of Cæsar he had carried the captive Miriam to the camp of his legion upon the Mount of Olives, and there placed her in a tent, where an old slave-woman tended her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PEARL-MAIDEN Many days had gone by, but still the fighting was not ended, for the Jews continued to hold the Upper City.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In obedience to the command of Cæsar he had carried the captive Miriam to the camp of his legion upon the Mount of Olives, and there placed her in a tent, where an old slave-woman tended her.
ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
TitusnounUS /ˈtaɪtəs/
a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PEARL-MAIDEN Many days had gone by, but still the fighting was not ended, for the Jews continued to hold the Upper City.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
treasurenounUS /ˈtreʒər/
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
TyrenounUS /taɪr/
a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
UpperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading PEARL-MAIDEN Many days had gone by, but still the fighting was not ended, for the Jews continued to hold the Upper City.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PEARL-MAIDEN Many days had gone by, but still the fighting was not ended, for the Jews continued to hold the Upper City.
whenceadverbUS /wens/
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading In obedience to the command of Cæsar he had carried the captive Miriam to the camp of his legion upon the Mount of Olives, and there placed her in a tent, where an old slave-woman tended her.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For a while it was not certain whether she should live or die, for her sufferings and all that she had seen brought her so near to death that it was hard to keep her from passing its half-opened gates.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading As it chanced, however, in one of the assaults upon it that officer who had rescued Miriam was badly hurt by a spear-thrust in the leg, so that he could be of no more service in this war.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Therefore, because he was a man whom Titus trusted, he was ordered to sail with others of the sick for Rome, taking in his charge much of the treasure that had been captured, and for this purpose travelled down to Tyre, whence his vessel was to put to sea.
