used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The house is in an uproar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The storm bursts, and the tricks of Twm and Moses are discovered.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The storm bursts, and the tricks of Twm and Moses are discovered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
burstsnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading The storm bursts, and the tricks of Twm and Moses are discovered.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading MOSES displays his inventive power in catching mutton.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
declinesnounUS /dɪˈklaɪnz/
plural of “decline” — change toward something smaller or lower
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The storm bursts, and the tricks of Twm and Moses are discovered.
displaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading MOSES displays his inventive power in catching mutton.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
Heer
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From this reading Hukin Heer informs, and receives his reward.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MOSES displays his inventive power in catching mutton.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house is in an uproar.
Hukin
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From this reading Hukin Heer informs, and receives his reward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MOSES displays his inventive power in catching mutton.
informsverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “inform” — impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Hukin Heer informs, and receives his reward.
inventiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈventɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading MOSES displays his inventive power in catching mutton.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house is in an uproar.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
MOSESnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading MOSES displays his inventive power in catching mutton.
muttonnounUS /ˈmʌtən/
meat from a mature domestic sheep
From this reading MOSES displays his inventive power in catching mutton.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The storm bursts, and the tricks of Twm and Moses are discovered.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading MOSES displays his inventive power in catching mutton.
one of four equal parts
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Hukin Heer informs, and receives his reward.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Hukin Heer informs, and receives his reward.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
starvationnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The storm bursts, and the tricks of Twm and Moses are discovered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The storm bursts, and the tricks of Twm and Moses are discovered.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
in the direction of
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading The storm bursts, and the tricks of Twm and Moses are discovered.
Twm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The storm bursts, and the tricks of Twm and Moses are discovered.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading The house is in an uproar.
waningnounUS /ˈweɪnɪŋ/
a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the material of their feasting was waning, like a pleasant moon that declines towards the latter quarter, Moses grew more and more uneasy, as foul food or starvation was staring him in the face, night and day.
