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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I am going on a journey,” Ameres said to his son a few days after the return from the farm.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I am going on a journey,” Ameres said to his son a few days after the return from the farm.
already
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
altogether
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From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am going on a journey,” Ameres said to his son a few days after the return from the farm.
Ameres
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From this reading “I am going on a journey,” Ameres said to his son a few days after the return from the farm.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “I shall take you with me, Chebron, for I am going to view the progress of a fresh canal that is being made on our estate in Goshen.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
canal
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From this reading “I shall take you with me, Chebron, for I am going to view the progress of a fresh canal that is being made on our estate in Goshen.
carrying
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
Chebron
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From this reading “I shall take you with me, Chebron, for I am going to view the progress of a fresh canal that is being made on our estate in Goshen.
conveyed
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
days
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From this reading “I am going on a journey,” Ameres said to his son a few days after the return from the farm.
doubts
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From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
EGYPT
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From this reading IN LOWER EGYPT.
estate
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From this reading “I shall take you with me, Chebron, for I am going to view the progress of a fresh canal that is being made on our estate in Goshen.
experience
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
farm
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From this reading “I am going on a journey,” Ameres said to his son a few days after the return from the farm.
fear
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From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
few
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From this reading “I am going on a journey,” Ameres said to his son a few days after the return from the farm.
floods
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I shall take you with me, Chebron, for I am going to view the progress of a fresh canal that is being made on our estate in Goshen.
fresh
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From this reading “I shall take you with me, Chebron, for I am going to view the progress of a fresh canal that is being made on our estate in Goshen.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I am going on a journey,” Ameres said to his son a few days after the return from the farm.
fulfill
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From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
gain
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
going
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From this reading “I am going on a journey,” Ameres said to his son a few days after the return from the farm.
Goshen
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From this reading “I shall take you with me, Chebron, for I am going to view the progress of a fresh canal that is being made on our estate in Goshen.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I am going on a journey,” Ameres said to his son a few days after the return from the farm.
honorable
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am going on a journey,” Ameres said to his son a few days after the return from the farm.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN LOWER EGYPT.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I shall take you with me, Chebron, for I am going to view the progress of a fresh canal that is being made on our estate in Goshen.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
journey
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From this reading “I am going on a journey,” Ameres said to his son a few days after the return from the farm.
levels
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From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
LOWER
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From this reading IN LOWER EGYPT.
made
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From this reading “I shall take you with me, Chebron, for I am going to view the progress of a fresh canal that is being made on our estate in Goshen.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I shall take you with me, Chebron, for I am going to view the progress of a fresh canal that is being made on our estate in Goshen.
mistake
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From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
more
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
Nile
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I shall take you with me, Chebron, for I am going to view the progress of a fresh canal that is being made on our estate in Goshen.
officer
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From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I am going on a journey,” Ameres said to his son a few days after the return from the farm.
opened
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From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “I shall take you with me, Chebron, for I am going to view the progress of a fresh canal that is being made on our estate in Goshen.
out
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
practical
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
profession
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
progress
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From this reading “I shall take you with me, Chebron, for I am going to view the progress of a fresh canal that is being made on our estate in Goshen.
purpose
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From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
return
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From this reading “I am going on a journey,” Ameres said to his son a few days after the return from the farm.
said
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From this reading “I am going on a journey,” Ameres said to his son a few days after the return from the farm.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I shall take you with me, Chebron, for I am going to view the progress of a fresh canal that is being made on our estate in Goshen.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
sluices
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From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
soil
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
some
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From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
son
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From this reading “I am going on a journey,” Ameres said to his son a few days after the return from the farm.
superintending
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From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
take
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From this reading “I shall take you with me, Chebron, for I am going to view the progress of a fresh canal that is being made on our estate in Goshen.
taught
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I shall take you with me, Chebron, for I am going to view the progress of a fresh canal that is being made on our estate in Goshen.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I am going on a journey,” Ameres said to his son a few days after the return from the farm.
theory
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
there
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
thirsty
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I am going on a journey,” Ameres said to his son a few days after the return from the farm.
useful
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
view
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From this reading “I shall take you with me, Chebron, for I am going to view the progress of a fresh canal that is being made on our estate in Goshen.
well
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The officer who is superintending it has doubts whether, when the sluices are opened, it will altogether fulfill its purpose, and I fear that some mistake must have been made in the levels.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I shall take you with me, Chebron, for I am going to view the progress of a fresh canal that is being made on our estate in Goshen.
work
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
works
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From this reading I have already taught you the theory of the work; it is well that you should gain some practical experience in it; for there is no more useful or honorable profession than that of carrying out works by which the floods of the Nile are conveyed to the thirsty soil.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I shall take you with me, Chebron, for I am going to view the progress of a fresh canal that is being made on our estate in Goshen.
