adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
accomplicesnounUS /əˈkɑːmpləsəz/
plural of “accomplice” — a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Klea heard but little of this harangue; a feeling had come over her like that of a person who is having water poured again and again on the top of his head.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
conspiredverbUS /kənˈspaɪərd/
past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
consumingadjectiveUS /kənˈsuːmɪŋ/
very strong; urgently felt
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
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 When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
exhaustedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Klea heard but little of this harangue; a feeling had come over her like that of a person who is having water poured again and again on the top of his head.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
haranguenounUS /hərˈæŋ/
a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
From this reading Klea heard but little of this harangue; a feeling had come over her like that of a person who is having water poured again and again on the top of his head.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Klea heard but little of this harangue; a feeling had come over her like that of a person who is having water poured again and again on the top of his head.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Klea heard but little of this harangue; a feeling had come over her like that of a person who is having water poured again and again on the top of his head.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Klea heard but little of this harangue; a feeling had come over her like that of a person who is having water poured again and again on the top of his head.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
how
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From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Klea heard but little of this harangue; a feeling had come over her like that of a person who is having water poured again and again on the top of his head.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
Klea
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From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Klea heard but little of this harangue; a feeling had come over her like that of a person who is having water poured again and again on the top of his head.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Klea heard but little of this harangue; a feeling had come over her like that of a person who is having water poured again and again on the top of his head.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
marriage-contract
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From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
MemphisnounUS /ˈmemfəs/
largest city of Tennessee; located in southwestern Tennessee on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
minutenessnoun
the property of being very small in size
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Klea heard but little of this harangue; a feeling had come over her like that of a person who is having water poured again and again on the top of his head.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Klea heard but little of this harangue; a feeling had come over her like that of a person who is having water poured again and again on the top of his head.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Klea heard but little of this harangue; a feeling had come over her like that of a person who is having water poured again and again on the top of his head.
petitionnounUS /pəˈtɪʃən/
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
petitionersnounUS /pəˈtɪʃənərz/
plural of “petitioner” — one praying humbly for something
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
pinchverbUS /pɪntʃ/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
pouredverbUS /pɔːrd/
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Klea heard but little of this harangue; a feeling had come over her like that of a person who is having water poured again and again on the top of his head.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/
the act of searching for something
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
sellverbUS /sel/
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
talkativeadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːkətɪv/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Klea heard but little of this harangue; a feeling had come over her like that of a person who is having water poured again and again on the top of his head.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading Klea heard but little of this harangue; a feeling had come over her like that of a person who is having water poured again and again on the top of his head.
tricknounUS /trɪk/
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
UpperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Klea heard but little of this harangue; a feeling had come over her like that of a person who is having water poured again and again on the top of his head.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In front of the gate of the king's palace sat a crowd of petitioners who were accustomed to stay here from early dawn till late at night, until they were called into the palace to receive the answer to the petition they had drawn up.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
wickedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪkəd/
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But hardly had she taken her place by her with a silent greeting, when her talkative neighbor began to relate with particular minuteness why she had come to Memphis, and how certain unjust judges had conspired with her bad husband to trick her--for men were always ready to join against a woman--and to deprive her of everything which had been secured to her and her children by her marriage-contract.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When Klea reached the end of her journey she was so exhausted and bewildered that she felt the imperative necessity of seeking rest and quiet reflection, so she seated herself among these people, next to a woman from Upper Egypt.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For two months now, she said, she had been waiting early and late before the sublime gate, and was consuming her last ready cash in the city where living was so dear; but it was all one to her, and at a pinch she would sell even her gold ornaments, for sooner or later her cause must come before the king, and then the wicked villain and his accomplices would be taught what was just.
