used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
(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 Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They hoped that some good would befall her wheresoever she was, and that their mistress would find another friend who might supply her place.
react verbally
From this reading The princess made them no answer, and they continued the form of condolence, not much grieved in their hearts that the favourite was lost.
any thing at all
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THEY RETURN TO CAIRO WITHOUT PEKUAH There was nothing to be hoped from longer stay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
befallverbUS /bɪˈfɔːl/
become of; happen to
From this reading They hoped that some good would befall her wheresoever she was, and that their mistress would find another friend who might supply her place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
CAIROnounUS /ˈkaɪroʊ/
a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
From this reading THEY RETURN TO CAIRO WITHOUT PEKUAH There was nothing to be hoped from longer stay.
censuring
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From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
condolencenounUS /kənˈdoʊləns/
an expression of sympathy with another's grief
From this reading The princess made them no answer, and they continued the form of condolence, not much grieved in their hearts that the favourite was lost.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The princess made them no answer, and they continued the form of condolence, not much grieved in their hearts that the favourite was lost.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
expedients
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From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading The princess made them no answer, and they continued the form of condolence, not much grieved in their hearts that the favourite was lost.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The princess made them no answer, and they continued the form of condolence, not much grieved in their hearts that the favourite was lost.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They hoped that some good would befall her wheresoever she was, and that their mistress would find another friend who might supply her place.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THEY RETURN TO CAIRO WITHOUT PEKUAH There was nothing to be hoped from longer stay.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They hoped that some good would befall her wheresoever she was, and that their mistress would find another friend who might supply her place.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading The princess made them no answer, and they continued the form of condolence, not much grieved in their hearts that the favourite was lost.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The princess made them no answer, and they continued the form of condolence, not much grieved in their hearts that the favourite was lost.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading THEY RETURN TO CAIRO WITHOUT PEKUAH There was nothing to be hoped from longer stay.
imaginingverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənɪŋ/
-ing form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
lamentingadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪŋ/
vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
for more time
From this reading THEY RETURN TO CAIRO WITHOUT PEKUAH There was nothing to be hoped from longer stay.
something that is lost
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The princess made them no answer, and they continued the form of condolence, not much grieved in their hearts that the favourite was lost.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The princess made them no answer, and they continued the form of condolence, not much grieved in their hearts that the favourite was lost.
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 They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading They hoped that some good would befall her wheresoever she was, and that their mistress would find another friend who might supply her place.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
negligencenounUS /ˈneɡlədʒəns/
failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
Nekayah
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From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
not any; not one
From this reading The princess made them no answer, and they continued the form of condolence, not much grieved in their hearts that the favourite was lost.
not one, and not any
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The princess made them no answer, and they continued the form of condolence, not much grieved in their hearts that the favourite was lost.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THEY RETURN TO CAIRO WITHOUT PEKUAH There was nothing to be hoped from longer stay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
PEKUAH
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From this reading THEY RETURN TO CAIRO WITHOUT PEKUAH There was nothing to be hoped from longer stay.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They hoped that some good would befall her wheresoever she was, and that their mistress would find another friend who might supply her place.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The princess made them no answer, and they continued the form of condolence, not much grieved in their hearts that the favourite was lost.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
rashnessnoun
the trait of acting rashly and without prudence
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
repentingverbUS /rɪˈpentɪŋ/
-ing form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
resolvingnounUS /riˈzɑːlvɪŋ/
analysis into clear-cut components
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THEY RETURN TO CAIRO WITHOUT PEKUAH There was nothing to be hoped from longer stay.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They hoped that some good would befall her wheresoever she was, and that their mistress would find another friend who might supply her place.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They hoped that some good would befall her wheresoever she was, and that their mistress would find another friend who might supply her place.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THEY RETURN TO CAIRO WITHOUT PEKUAH There was nothing to be hoped from longer stay.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading They hoped that some good would befall her wheresoever she was, and that their mistress would find another friend who might supply her place.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The princess made them no answer, and they continued the form of condolence, not much grieved in their hearts that the favourite was lost.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THEY RETURN TO CAIRO WITHOUT PEKUAH There was nothing to be hoped from longer stay.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THEY RETURN TO CAIRO WITHOUT PEKUAH There was nothing to be hoped from longer stay.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THEY RETURN TO CAIRO WITHOUT PEKUAH There was nothing to be hoped from longer stay.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THEY RETURN TO CAIRO WITHOUT PEKUAH There was nothing to be hoped from longer stay.
in or at the place that
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
wheresoeveradverb
where in the world
From this reading They hoped that some good would befall her wheresoever she was, and that their mistress would find another friend who might supply her place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They returned to Cairo, repenting of their curiosity, censuring the negligence of the government, lamenting their own rashness which had neglected to procure a guard, imagining many expedients by which the loss of Pekuah might have been prevented, and resolving to do something for her recovery, though none could find anything proper to be done.
which person or people
From this reading They hoped that some good would befall her wheresoever she was, and that their mistress would find another friend who might supply her place.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THEY RETURN TO CAIRO WITHOUT PEKUAH There was nothing to be hoped from longer stay.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Nekayah retired to her chamber, where her women attempted to comfort her by telling her that all had their troubles, and that Lady Pekuah had enjoyed much happiness in the world for a long time, and might reasonably expect a change of fortune.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They hoped that some good would befall her wheresoever she was, and that their mistress would find another friend who might supply her place.
