adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
AccordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The dance was to be held in the open air, on the smooth rocky plateau in front of the great cave, and thither we made our way.
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 Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
amusementnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənt/
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
awkwardlyadverbUS /ˈɔːkwərdli/
in an awkward manner
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
Ayesha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
Billali
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
cavenounUS /keɪv/
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading The dance was to be held in the open air, on the smooth rocky plateau in front of the great cave, and thither we made our way.
chairsnounUS /tʃerz/
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading About fifteen paces from the mouth of the cave we found three chairs placed, and here we sat and waited, for as yet no dancers were to be seen.
cloaknounUS /kloʊk/
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
crawlverbUS /krɔːl/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
cursingverbUS /ˈkɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
dancenounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading About fifteen paces from the mouth of the cave we found three chairs placed, and here we sat and waited, for as yet no dancers were to be seen.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading About fifteen paces from the mouth of the cave we found three chairs placed, and here we sat and waited, for as yet no dancers were to be seen.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading About fifteen paces from the mouth of the cave we found three chairs placed, and here we sat and waited, for as yet no dancers were to be seen.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading About fifteen paces from the mouth of the cave we found three chairs placed, and here we sat and waited, for as yet no dancers were to be seen.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The dance was to be held in the open air, on the smooth rocky plateau in front of the great cave, and thither we made our way.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The dance was to be held in the open air, on the smooth rocky plateau in front of the great cave, and thither we made our way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The dance was to be held in the open air, on the smooth rocky plateau in front of the great cave, and thither we made our way.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading About fifteen paces from the mouth of the cave we found three chairs placed, and here we sat and waited, for as yet no dancers were to be seen.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
JobnounUS /dʒɑːb/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The dance was to be held in the open air, on the smooth rocky plateau in front of the great cave, and thither we made our way.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading About fifteen paces from the mouth of the cave we found three chairs placed, and here we sat and waited, for as yet no dancers were to be seen.
mutesnounUS /mjuːts/
plural of “mute” — a deaf person who is unable to speak
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading About fifteen paces from the mouth of the cave we found three chairs placed, and here we sat and waited, for as yet no dancers were to be seen.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dance was to be held in the open air, on the smooth rocky plateau in front of the great cave, and thither we made our way.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The dance was to be held in the open air, on the smooth rocky plateau in front of the great cave, and thither we made our way.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The dance was to be held in the open air, on the smooth rocky plateau in front of the great cave, and thither we made our way.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading About fifteen paces from the mouth of the cave we found three chairs placed, and here we sat and waited, for as yet no dancers were to be seen.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
participateverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪt/
share in something
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading About fifteen paces from the mouth of the cave we found three chairs placed, and here we sat and waited, for as yet no dancers were to be seen.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading The dance was to be held in the open air, on the smooth rocky plateau in front of the great cave, and thither we made our way.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The dance was to be held in the open air, on the smooth rocky plateau in front of the great cave, and thither we made our way.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading About fifteen paces from the mouth of the cave we found three chairs placed, and here we sat and waited, for as yet no dancers were to be seen.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading About fifteen paces from the mouth of the cave we found three chairs placed, and here we sat and waited, for as yet no dancers were to be seen.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
ShortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading The dance was to be held in the open air, on the smooth rocky plateau in front of the great cave, and thither we made our way.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading The dance was to be held in the open air, on the smooth rocky plateau in front of the great cave, and thither we made our way.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading About fifteen paces from the mouth of the cave we found three chairs placed, and here we sat and waited, for as yet no dancers were to be seen.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading About fifteen paces from the mouth of the cave we found three chairs placed, and here we sat and waited, for as yet no dancers were to be seen.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading About fifteen paces from the mouth of the cave we found three chairs placed, and here we sat and waited, for as yet no dancers were to be seen.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After about an hour of this amusement, in the latter part of which Job did _not_ participate, the mutes by signs indicated that Billali was waiting for an audience.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Accordingly he was told to “crawl up,” which he did as awkwardly as usual, and announced that the dance was ready to begin if _She_ and the white strangers would be pleased to attend.
wrappings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shortly afterwards we all rose, and, Ayesha having thrown a dark cloak (the same, by the way, that she had worn when I saw her cursing by the fire) over her white wrappings, we started.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading About fifteen paces from the mouth of the cave we found three chairs placed, and here we sat and waited, for as yet no dancers were to be seen.
