used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They knew that they were going to a highly honoured guest, but they did _not_ know that they would encounter a very handsome man of gigantic stature.
Akiba
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From this reading And they came to Rabbi Akiba in radiant half-nakedness, with an inviting smile upon their cherry lips, with the fire of passion and voluptuousness in their sparkling eyes.
Akiba's
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From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And they came to Rabbi Akiba in radiant half-nakedness, with an inviting smile upon their cherry lips, with the fire of passion and voluptuousness in their sparkling eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading In the manner of women both beauties did their best to heighten their charms and increase the power of their attraction.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading In the manner of women both beauties did their best to heighten their charms and increase the power of their attraction.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In the manner of women both beauties did their best to heighten their charms and increase the power of their attraction.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In the manner of women both beauties did their best to heighten their charms and increase the power of their attraction.
bridesnounUS /braɪdz/
plural of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They knew that they were going to a highly honoured guest, but they did _not_ know that they would encounter a very handsome man of gigantic stature.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And they came to Rabbi Akiba in radiant half-nakedness, with an inviting smile upon their cherry lips, with the fire of passion and voluptuousness in their sparkling eyes.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading In the manner of women both beauties did their best to heighten their charms and increase the power of their attraction.
cherrynounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading And they came to Rabbi Akiba in radiant half-nakedness, with an inviting smile upon their cherry lips, with the fire of passion and voluptuousness in their sparkling eyes.
damsels
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From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the manner of women both beauties did their best to heighten their charms and increase the power of their attraction.
enchantingadjectiveUS /enˈtʃæntɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading They knew that they were going to a highly honoured guest, but they did _not_ know that they would encounter a very handsome man of gigantic stature.
at any time
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And they came to Rabbi Akiba in radiant half-nakedness, with an inviting smile upon their cherry lips, with the fire of passion and voluptuousness in their sparkling eyes.
start firing a weapon
From this reading And they came to Rabbi Akiba in radiant half-nakedness, with an inviting smile upon their cherry lips, with the fire of passion and voluptuousness in their sparkling eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
freshenedverbUS /ˈfreʃənd/
past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading They knew that they were going to a highly honoured guest, but they did _not_ know that they would encounter a very handsome man of gigantic stature.
the act of departing
From this reading They knew that they were going to a highly honoured guest, but they did _not_ know that they would encounter a very handsome man of gigantic stature.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
half-nakedness
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From this reading And they came to Rabbi Akiba in radiant half-nakedness, with an inviting smile upon their cherry lips, with the fire of passion and voluptuousness in their sparkling eyes.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading They knew that they were going to a highly honoured guest, but they did _not_ know that they would encounter a very handsome man of gigantic stature.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
heightenverbUS /ˈhaɪtən/
become more extreme
From this reading In the manner of women both beauties did their best to heighten their charms and increase the power of their attraction.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading They knew that they were going to a highly honoured guest, but they did _not_ know that they would encounter a very handsome man of gigantic stature.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading They knew that they were going to a highly honoured guest, but they did _not_ know that they would encounter a very handsome man of gigantic stature.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading In the manner of women both beauties did their best to heighten their charms and increase the power of their attraction.
intoxicatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪŋ/
causing intoxication
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading And they came to Rabbi Akiba in radiant half-nakedness, with an inviting smile upon their cherry lips, with the fire of passion and voluptuousness in their sparkling eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They knew that they were going to a highly honoured guest, but they did _not_ know that they would encounter a very handsome man of gigantic stature.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They knew that they were going to a highly honoured guest, but they did _not_ know that they would encounter a very handsome man of gigantic stature.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading And they came to Rabbi Akiba in radiant half-nakedness, with an inviting smile upon their cherry lips, with the fire of passion and voluptuousness in their sparkling eyes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They knew that they were going to a highly honoured guest, but they did _not_ know that they would encounter a very handsome man of gigantic stature.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the manner of women both beauties did their best to heighten their charms and increase the power of their attraction.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They knew that they were going to a highly honoured guest, but they did _not_ know that they would encounter a very handsome man of gigantic stature.
odournounUS /ˈoʊdər/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading And they came to Rabbi Akiba in radiant half-nakedness, with an inviting smile upon their cherry lips, with the fire of passion and voluptuousness in their sparkling eyes.
perfumesnounUS /pərˈfjuːmz/
plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In the manner of women both beauties did their best to heighten their charms and increase the power of their attraction.
RabbinounUS /ˈræbaɪ/
spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading And they came to Rabbi Akiba in radiant half-nakedness, with an inviting smile upon their cherry lips, with the fire of passion and voluptuousness in their sparkling eyes.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
realmsnounUS /relmz/
plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
seductivelyadverbUS /səˈdʌktɪvli/
in a tempting seductive manner
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading And they came to Rabbi Akiba in radiant half-nakedness, with an inviting smile upon their cherry lips, with the fire of passion and voluptuousness in their sparkling eyes.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading And they came to Rabbi Akiba in radiant half-nakedness, with an inviting smile upon their cherry lips, with the fire of passion and voluptuousness in their sparkling eyes.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading They knew that they were going to a highly honoured guest, but they did _not_ know that they would encounter a very handsome man of gigantic stature.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the manner of women both beauties did their best to heighten their charms and increase the power of their attraction.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And they came to Rabbi Akiba in radiant half-nakedness, with an inviting smile upon their cherry lips, with the fire of passion and voluptuousness in their sparkling eyes.
precisely as stated
From this reading They knew that they were going to a highly honoured guest, but they did _not_ know that they would encounter a very handsome man of gigantic stature.
voluptuousnessnoun
the quality of being attractive and exciting (especially sexually exciting)
From this reading And they came to Rabbi Akiba in radiant half-nakedness, with an inviting smile upon their cherry lips, with the fire of passion and voluptuousness in their sparkling eyes.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They knew that they were going to a highly honoured guest, but they did _not_ know that they would encounter a very handsome man of gigantic stature.
at the time that
From this reading And it happened that when the ruler of this land learned of Rabbi Akiba’s arrival and the importance of his guest, he sent to him for the night two beautiful damsels, the most beautiful in his realms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In the manner of women both beauties did their best to heighten their charms and increase the power of their attraction.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They knew that they were going to a highly honoured guest, but they did _not_ know that they would encounter a very handsome man of gigantic stature.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading They freshened themselves in the bath; the enchanting odour of their youthful bodies they rendered more intoxicating than ever with rare perfumes; they arrayed themselves seductively like brides on the wedding night.
