Chapter XVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

in the past

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am but one, and Mœris would, no doubt, gladly seize upon me if he knew I was in his kingdom.

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

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I am but one, and Mœris would, no doubt, gladly seize upon me if he knew I was in his kingdom.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

an ancient city state on the north African coast near modern Tunis; founded by Phoenicians; destroyed and rebuilt by Romans; razed by Arabs in 697

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading I am but one, and Mœris would, no doubt, gladly seize upon me if he knew I was in his kingdom.

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 MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

in a willing manner

From this reading I am but one, and Mœris would, no doubt, gladly seize upon me if he knew I was in his kingdom.

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

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is true, I have no power.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I am but one, and Mœris would, no doubt, gladly seize upon me if he knew I was in his kingdom.

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

From this reading REMESES TO HIS MOTHER.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I am but one, and Mœris would, no doubt, gladly seize upon me if he knew I was in his kingdom.

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

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

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

From this reading It is true, I have no power.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is true, I have no power.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading PALACE OF SESOSTRIS, KING OF TYRE.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading I am but one, and Mœris would, no doubt, gladly seize upon me if he knew I was in his kingdom.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I am but one, and Mœris would, no doubt, gladly seize upon me if he knew I was in his kingdom.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

held dear

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading REMESES TO HIS MOTHER.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

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From this reading I am but one, and Mœris would, no doubt, gladly seize upon me if he knew I was in his kingdom.

not any; not one

From this reading It is true, I have no power.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PALACE OF SESOSTRIS, KING OF TYRE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I am but one, and Mœris would, no doubt, gladly seize upon me if he knew I was in his kingdom.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading PALACE OF SESOSTRIS, KING OF TYRE.

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

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading It is true, I have no power.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

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

From this reading REMESES TO HIS MOTHER.

profoundly honored

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

take hold of; grab

From this reading I am but one, and Mœris would, no doubt, gladly seize upon me if he knew I was in his kingdom.

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

From this reading PALACE OF SESOSTRIS, KING OF TYRE.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

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

From this reading REMESES TO HIS MOTHER.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true, I have no power.

a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks

From this reading PALACE OF SESOSTRIS, KING OF TYRE.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I am but one, and Mœris would, no doubt, gladly seize upon me if he knew I was in his kingdom.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

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

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I am but one, and Mœris would, no doubt, gladly seize upon me if he knew I was in his kingdom.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading MY MOTHER, REVERED AND LOVED: In a letter written a few days ago, and which went by a vessel that was to touch at Pelusium on its way to Carthage, I alluded to a feeling (which has been increasing in strength for many months) that prompted me to visit my brethren in bonds in Egypt.