(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All music ceased; no feasts were given.
in addition
From this reading Dancing women became wailers; instead of dancing they tore their hair; this also brought them income.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading No one drank wine, no one ate meat.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Dancing women became wailers; instead of dancing they tore their hair; this also brought them income.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Dancing women became wailers; instead of dancing they tore their hair; this also brought them income.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading All music ceased; no feasts were given.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The temples were closed; there were no processions.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading During seventy days, in the course of which the revered remains were steeping in the solution of soda, Egypt was in mourning.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Dancing women became wailers; instead of dancing they tore their hair; this also brought them income.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During seventy days, in the course of which the revered remains were steeping in the solution of soda, Egypt was in mourning.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading No one drank wine, no one ate meat.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During seventy days, in the course of which the revered remains were steeping in the solution of soda, Egypt was in mourning.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading During seventy days, in the course of which the revered remains were steeping in the solution of soda, Egypt was in mourning.
feastsnounUS /fiːsts/
plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading All music ceased; no feasts were given.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading All music ceased; no feasts were given.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Dancing women became wailers; instead of dancing they tore their hair; this also brought them income.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During seventy days, in the course of which the revered remains were steeping in the solution of soda, Egypt was in mourning.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading Dancing women became wailers; instead of dancing they tore their hair; this also brought them income.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Dancing women became wailers; instead of dancing they tore their hair; this also brought them income.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading No one drank wine, no one ate meat.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading During seventy days, in the course of which the revered remains were steeping in the solution of soda, Egypt was in mourning.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading All music ceased; no feasts were given.
not any; not one
From this reading The temples were closed; there were no processions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During seventy days, in the course of which the revered remains were steeping in the solution of soda, Egypt was in mourning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one drank wine, no one ate meat.
processionsnounUS /proʊˈseʃənz/
plural of “procession” — (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The temples were closed; there were no processions.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading During seventy days, in the course of which the revered remains were steeping in the solution of soda, Egypt was in mourning.
reveredadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɪrd/
profoundly honored
From this reading During seventy days, in the course of which the revered remains were steeping in the solution of soda, Egypt was in mourning.
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading During seventy days, in the course of which the revered remains were steeping in the solution of soda, Egypt was in mourning.
sodanounUS /ˈsoʊdə/
a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading During seventy days, in the course of which the revered remains were steeping in the solution of soda, Egypt was in mourning.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading During seventy days, in the course of which the revered remains were steeping in the solution of soda, Egypt was in mourning.
steeping
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From this reading During seventy days, in the course of which the revered remains were steeping in the solution of soda, Egypt was in mourning.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The temples were closed; there were no processions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During seventy days, in the course of which the revered remains were steeping in the solution of soda, Egypt was in mourning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dancing women became wailers; instead of dancing they tore their hair; this also brought them income.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Dancing women became wailers; instead of dancing they tore their hair; this also brought them income.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The temples were closed; there were no processions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dancing women became wailers; instead of dancing they tore their hair; this also brought them income.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dancing women became wailers; instead of dancing they tore their hair; this also brought them income.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading Dancing women became wailers; instead of dancing they tore their hair; this also brought them income.
wailers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dancing women became wailers; instead of dancing they tore their hair; this also brought them income.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During seventy days, in the course of which the revered remains were steeping in the solution of soda, Egypt was in mourning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During seventy days, in the course of which the revered remains were steeping in the solution of soda, Egypt was in mourning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During seventy days, in the course of which the revered remains were steeping in the solution of soda, Egypt was in mourning.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading No one drank wine, no one ate meat.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Dancing women became wailers; instead of dancing they tore their hair; this also brought them income.
