used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I feel, indeed, rejoiced to go away now, as the painful and extraordinary events connected with Remeses have cast a gloom over all things here, and changed all my plans.
advisingverbUS /ædˈvaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “advise” — give advice to
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
(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 I feel, indeed, rejoiced to go away now, as the painful and extraordinary events connected with Remeses have cast a gloom over all things here, and changed all my plans.
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I feel, indeed, rejoiced to go away now, as the painful and extraordinary events connected with Remeses have cast a gloom over all things here, and changed all my plans.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I feel, indeed, rejoiced to go away now, as the painful and extraordinary events connected with Remeses have cast a gloom over all things here, and changed all my plans.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I shall not fail to respond to your call, and will next week leave Egypt for Syria.
put or send forth
From this reading I feel, indeed, rejoiced to go away now, as the painful and extraordinary events connected with Remeses have cast a gloom over all things here, and changed all my plans.
CataractsnounUS /ˈkætərækts/
plural of “cataract” — an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading I feel, indeed, rejoiced to go away now, as the painful and extraordinary events connected with Remeses have cast a gloom over all things here, and changed all my plans.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading PALACE OF REMESES, CITY OF ON.
being joined in close association
From this reading I feel, indeed, rejoiced to go away now, as the painful and extraordinary events connected with Remeses have cast a gloom over all things here, and changed all my plans.
couriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
CyprusnounUS /ˈsaɪprəs/
a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
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 I shall not fail to respond to your call, and will next week leave Egypt for Syria.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I feel, indeed, rejoiced to go away now, as the painful and extraordinary events connected with Remeses have cast a gloom over all things here, and changed all my plans.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading I feel, indeed, rejoiced to go away now, as the painful and extraordinary events connected with Remeses have cast a gloom over all things here, and changed all my plans.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading I shall not fail to respond to your call, and will next week leave Egypt for Syria.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I feel, indeed, rejoiced to go away now, as the painful and extraordinary events connected with Remeses have cast a gloom over all things here, and changed all my plans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I shall not fail to respond to your call, and will next week leave Egypt for Syria.
yet to be or coming
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading I feel, indeed, rejoiced to go away now, as the painful and extraordinary events connected with Remeses have cast a gloom over all things here, and changed all my plans.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I feel, indeed, rejoiced to go away now, as the painful and extraordinary events connected with Remeses have cast a gloom over all things here, and changed all my plans.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I feel, indeed, rejoiced to go away now, as the painful and extraordinary events connected with Remeses have cast a gloom over all things here, and changed all my plans.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall not fail to respond to your call, and will next week leave Egypt for Syria.
of great significance or value
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I feel, indeed, rejoiced to go away now, as the painful and extraordinary events connected with Remeses have cast a gloom over all things here, and changed all my plans.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
LabyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
go away from a place
From this reading I shall not fail to respond to your call, and will next week leave Egypt for Syria.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I shall not fail to respond to your call, and will next week leave Egypt for Syria.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I shall not fail to respond to your call, and will next week leave Egypt for Syria.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I feel, indeed, rejoiced to go away now, as the painful and extraordinary events connected with Remeses have cast a gloom over all things here, and changed all my plans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PALACE OF REMESES, CITY OF ON.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PALACE OF REMESES, CITY OF ON.
and nothing more
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I feel, indeed, rejoiced to go away now, as the painful and extraordinary events connected with Remeses have cast a gloom over all things here, and changed all my plans.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading I feel, indeed, rejoiced to go away now, as the painful and extraordinary events connected with Remeses have cast a gloom over all things here, and changed all my plans.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading PALACE OF REMESES, CITY OF ON.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading I feel, indeed, rejoiced to go away now, as the painful and extraordinary events connected with Remeses have cast a gloom over all things here, and changed all my plans.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading I feel, indeed, rejoiced to go away now, as the painful and extraordinary events connected with Remeses have cast a gloom over all things here, and changed all my plans.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
REMESES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PALACE OF REMESES, CITY OF ON.
respondverbUS /rɪˈspɑːnd/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading I shall not fail to respond to your call, and will next week leave Egypt for Syria.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
revisitverbUS /riˈvɪzɪt/
visit again
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall not fail to respond to your call, and will next week leave Egypt for Syria.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
SyrianounUS /ˈsɪriə/
an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization
From this reading I shall not fail to respond to your call, and will next week leave Egypt for Syria.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
Thebaïd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I feel, indeed, rejoiced to go away now, as the painful and extraordinary events connected with Remeses have cast a gloom over all things here, and changed all my plans.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
the topmost one of two
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I shall not fail to respond to your call, and will next week leave Egypt for Syria.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I shall not fail to respond to your call, and will next week leave Egypt for Syria.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
the day immediately before today
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
but in spite of that
From this reading I have not yet visited the Thebaïd, and the superb temples of Upper Egypt, nor seen the wonderful Labyrinth, nor the Cataracts; but I hope at some future day to revisit this interesting land.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MY DEAREST MOTHER: Your courier reached me yesterday with your important letter, advising me of the refusal of the King of Cyprus to receive your ambassador, or release your subjects; and that you only await my return to declare war.
