used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About nine in the evening Phut left the inn "Under the Ship" in company with a negro who carried a torch.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About nine in the evening Phut left the inn "Under the Ship" in company with a negro who carried a torch.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A second confidential servant went at a certain distance behind Phut; in the narrower streets he hid among the houses, on the broader ones he feigned drunkenness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
artisansnounUS /ˈɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “artisan” — a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
From this reading There was light only in the houses of artisans who were at work, or in those of rich people who were feasting on the terraces.
Asarhadon
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From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A second confidential servant went at a certain distance behind Phut; in the narrower streets he hid among the houses, on the broader ones he feigned drunkenness.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading A second confidential servant went at a certain distance behind Phut; in the narrower streets he hid among the houses, on the broader ones he feigned drunkenness.
broaderadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdər/
comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A second confidential servant went at a certain distance behind Phut; in the narrower streets he hid among the houses, on the broader ones he feigned drunkenness.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading About nine in the evening Phut left the inn "Under the Ship" in company with a negro who carried a torch.
carriersnounUS /ˈkæriərz/
plural of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading The streets were empty; carriers and hucksters were sleeping.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A second confidential servant went at a certain distance behind Phut; in the narrower streets he hid among the houses, on the broader ones he feigned drunkenness.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading About nine in the evening Phut left the inn "Under the Ship" in company with a negro who carried a torch.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A second confidential servant went at a certain distance behind Phut; in the narrower streets he hid among the houses, on the broader ones he feigned drunkenness.
drunkennessnounUS /ˈdrʌŋkənnəs/
a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
From this reading A second confidential servant went at a certain distance behind Phut; in the narrower streets he hid among the houses, on the broader ones he feigned drunkenness.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The streets were empty; carriers and hucksters were sleeping.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading About nine in the evening Phut left the inn "Under the Ship" in company with a negro who carried a torch.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading There was light only in the houses of artisans who were at work, or in those of rich people who were feasting on the terraces.
feignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading A second confidential servant went at a certain distance behind Phut; in the narrower streets he hid among the houses, on the broader ones he feigned drunkenness.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
Harran
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From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A second confidential servant went at a certain distance behind Phut; in the narrower streets he hid among the houses, on the broader ones he feigned drunkenness.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading A second confidential servant went at a certain distance behind Phut; in the narrower streets he hid among the houses, on the broader ones he feigned drunkenness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A second confidential servant went at a certain distance behind Phut; in the narrower streets he hid among the houses, on the broader ones he feigned drunkenness.
huckstersnounUS /ˈhʌkstərz/
plural of “huckster” — a seller of shoddy goods
From this reading The streets were empty; carriers and hucksters were sleeping.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About nine in the evening Phut left the inn "Under the Ship" in company with a negro who carried a torch.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading About nine in the evening Phut left the inn "Under the Ship" in company with a negro who carried a torch.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading About nine in the evening Phut left the inn "Under the Ship" in company with a negro who carried a torch.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There was light only in the houses of artisans who were at work, or in those of rich people who were feasting on the terraces.
narroweradjectiveUS /ˈneroʊər/
comparative of “narrow” — not wide
From this reading A second confidential servant went at a certain distance behind Phut; in the narrower streets he hid among the houses, on the broader ones he feigned drunkenness.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading About nine in the evening Phut left the inn "Under the Ship" in company with a negro who carried a torch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading About nine in the evening Phut left the inn "Under the Ship" in company with a negro who carried a torch.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A second confidential servant went at a certain distance behind Phut; in the narrower streets he hid among the houses, on the broader ones he feigned drunkenness.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A second confidential servant went at a certain distance behind Phut; in the narrower streets he hid among the houses, on the broader ones he feigned drunkenness.
and nothing more
From this reading There was light only in the houses of artisans who were at work, or in those of rich people who were feasting on the terraces.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was light only in the houses of artisans who were at work, or in those of rich people who were feasting on the terraces.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There was light only in the houses of artisans who were at work, or in those of rich people who were feasting on the terraces.
Phut
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From this reading About nine in the evening Phut left the inn "Under the Ship" in company with a negro who carried a torch.
possessing material wealth
From this reading There was light only in the houses of artisans who were at work, or in those of rich people who were feasting on the terraces.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A second confidential servant went at a certain distance behind Phut; in the narrower streets he hid among the houses, on the broader ones he feigned drunkenness.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
transport commercially
From this reading About nine in the evening Phut left the inn "Under the Ship" in company with a negro who carried a torch.
the state of being asleep
From this reading The streets were empty; carriers and hucksters were sleeping.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A second confidential servant went at a certain distance behind Phut; in the narrower streets he hid among the houses, on the broader ones he feigned drunkenness.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading There was light only in the houses of artisans who were at work, or in those of rich people who were feasting on the terraces.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About nine in the evening Phut left the inn "Under the Ship" in company with a negro who carried a torch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was light only in the houses of artisans who were at work, or in those of rich people who were feasting on the terraces.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There was light only in the houses of artisans who were at work, or in those of rich people who were feasting on the terraces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Half an hour earlier Asarhadon sent out a confidential servant, commanding him to observe carefully if the guest from Harran left the house of the "Green Star," and if so to follow him.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading About nine in the evening Phut left the inn "Under the Ship" in company with a negro who carried a torch.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading About nine in the evening Phut left the inn "Under the Ship" in company with a negro who carried a torch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was light only in the houses of artisans who were at work, or in those of rich people who were feasting on the terraces.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A second confidential servant went at a certain distance behind Phut; in the narrower streets he hid among the houses, on the broader ones he feigned drunkenness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The streets were empty; carriers and hucksters were sleeping.
which person or people
From this reading About nine in the evening Phut left the inn "Under the Ship" in company with a negro who carried a torch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading About nine in the evening Phut left the inn "Under the Ship" in company with a negro who carried a torch.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There was light only in the houses of artisans who were at work, or in those of rich people who were feasting on the terraces.
