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The First Book of Adam and Eve

Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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beautiful maidens.
1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.
2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.
How beautiful they are, and how different is their look from our own faces."
Then they came to Adam and Eve, and greeted them; and stood wondering at them.
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The First Book of Adam and Eve

Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

Chapter 28 of The First Book of Adam and Eve is here in full — 65 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/13 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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beautiful maidens.
/ˈbjuːtəfəl ˈmeɪdənz/
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1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.
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2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.
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How beautiful they are, and how different is their look from our own faces."
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Then they came to Adam and Eve, and greeted them; and stood wondering at them.
/ðen ðeɪ keɪm tuː ˈædəm ənd iːv ənd ˈɡriːtəd ðem ənd stʊd ˈwʌndərɪŋ æt ðem/

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Adam noun US /ˈædəm/

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading “2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.”

Eve noun US /iːv/

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading “2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.”

greeted verb US /ˈɡriːtəd/

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading “Then they came to Adam and Eve, and greeted them; and stood wondering at them.”

hosts noun US /hoʊsts/

plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading “1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.”

maidens noun US /ˈmeɪdənz/

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading “beautiful maidens.”

Satan noun US /ˈseɪtən/

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading “1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.”

transformed adjective US /trænˈsfɔːrmd/

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading “1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.”

unlike adjective US /ənˈlaɪk/

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading “1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.”

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1

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From this reading 1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.

2

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From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading 1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading 1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading beautiful maidens.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

ComeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading How beautiful they are, and how different is their look from our own faces."

earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

EvenounUS /iːv/

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.

gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading 1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.

greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Then they came to Adam and Eve, and greeted them; and stood wondering at them.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading 1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.

hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/

plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading 1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.

How

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From this reading How beautiful they are, and how different is their look from our own faces."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading 1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading 1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading How beautiful they are, and how different is their look from our own faces."

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading beautiful maidens.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

others

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading How beautiful they are, and how different is their look from our own faces."

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading How beautiful they are, and how different is their look from our own faces."

presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading 1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Then they came to Adam and Eve, and greeted them; and stood wondering at them.

tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading 1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading 1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading How beautiful they are, and how different is their look from our own faces."

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Then they came to Adam and Eve, and greeted them; and stood wondering at them.

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading 1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.

ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading 1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Then they came to Adam and Eve, and greeted them; and stood wondering at them.

transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading 1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.

unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading 1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading 1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading 2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on earth.

wonderingadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/

showing curiosity

From this reading Then they came to Adam and Eve, and greeted them; and stood wondering at them.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading 1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole world for grace.

Chapter 28 of The First Book of Adam and Eve by Rutherford Hayes Platt holds 65 sentences, grouped into 13 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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