12
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From this reading On the morning of January 12, we fulfilled our promise to the priest of Tschenkar and went to see the church.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it was hardly necessary to attribute the preservation of the rest of the fabric to a miracle.
Abednego
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From this reading In many cases the entire structure consists of a timber framework with a covering of thatch, and I never heard that these buildings possessed the immunity of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
AbyssinianounUS /æbˈsɪniːə/
Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia
From this reading I cannot tell how the roof fared, for it was made of the ordinary thatch used in Abyssinia when I saw it and looked very inflammable.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the morning of January 12, we fulfilled our promise to the priest of Tschenkar and went to see the church.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading But it was hardly necessary to attribute the preservation of the rest of the fabric to a miracle.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
for the reason that
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading In many cases the entire structure consists of a timber framework with a covering of thatch, and I never heard that these buildings possessed the immunity of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was hardly necessary to attribute the preservation of the rest of the fabric to a miracle.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot tell how the roof fared, for it was made of the ordinary thatch used in Abyssinia when I saw it and looked very inflammable.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading In many cases the entire structure consists of a timber framework with a covering of thatch, and I never heard that these buildings possessed the immunity of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading On the morning of January 12, we fulfilled our promise to the priest of Tschenkar and went to see the church.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading In many cases the entire structure consists of a timber framework with a covering of thatch, and I never heard that these buildings possessed the immunity of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading In many cases the entire structure consists of a timber framework with a covering of thatch, and I never heard that these buildings possessed the immunity of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
Dervishes
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From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading In many cases the entire structure consists of a timber framework with a covering of thatch, and I never heard that these buildings possessed the immunity of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading But it was hardly necessary to attribute the preservation of the rest of the fabric to a miracle.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
faredverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading I cannot tell how the roof fared, for it was made of the ordinary thatch used in Abyssinia when I saw it and looked very inflammable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I cannot tell how the roof fared, for it was made of the ordinary thatch used in Abyssinia when I saw it and looked very inflammable.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading In many cases the entire structure consists of a timber framework with a covering of thatch, and I never heard that these buildings possessed the immunity of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading On the morning of January 12, we fulfilled our promise to the priest of Tschenkar and went to see the church.
Gallabat
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From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
only a very short time before
From this reading But it was hardly necessary to attribute the preservation of the rest of the fabric to a miracle.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In many cases the entire structure consists of a timber framework with a covering of thatch, and I never heard that these buildings possessed the immunity of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
how
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From this reading I cannot tell how the roof fared, for it was made of the ordinary thatch used in Abyssinia when I saw it and looked very inflammable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot tell how the roof fared, for it was made of the ordinary thatch used in Abyssinia when I saw it and looked very inflammable.
immunitynounUS /ˌɪˈmjuːnəti/
the state of not being susceptible
From this reading In many cases the entire structure consists of a timber framework with a covering of thatch, and I never heard that these buildings possessed the immunity of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I cannot tell how the roof fared, for it was made of the ordinary thatch used in Abyssinia when I saw it and looked very inflammable.
incursionnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrʒən/
the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
inflammableadjectiveUS /ɪnˈflæməbəl/
easily ignited
From this reading I cannot tell how the roof fared, for it was made of the ordinary thatch used in Abyssinia when I saw it and looked very inflammable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading On the morning of January 12, we fulfilled our promise to the priest of Tschenkar and went to see the church.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I cannot tell how the roof fared, for it was made of the ordinary thatch used in Abyssinia when I saw it and looked very inflammable.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
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 In many cases the entire structure consists of a timber framework with a covering of thatch, and I never heard that these buildings possessed the immunity of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
Meshach
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From this reading In many cases the entire structure consists of a timber framework with a covering of thatch, and I never heard that these buildings possessed the immunity of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading But it was hardly necessary to attribute the preservation of the rest of the fabric to a miracle.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning of January 12, we fulfilled our promise to the priest of Tschenkar and went to see the church.
absolutely essential
From this reading But it was hardly necessary to attribute the preservation of the rest of the fabric to a miracle.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In many cases the entire structure consists of a timber framework with a covering of thatch, and I never heard that these buildings possessed the immunity of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the morning of January 12, we fulfilled our promise to the priest of Tschenkar and went to see the church.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning of January 12, we fulfilled our promise to the priest of Tschenkar and went to see the church.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading I cannot tell how the roof fared, for it was made of the ordinary thatch used in Abyssinia when I saw it and looked very inflammable.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On the morning of January 12, we fulfilled our promise to the priest of Tschenkar and went to see the church.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading In many cases the entire structure consists of a timber framework with a covering of thatch, and I never heard that these buildings possessed the immunity of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
preservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading But it was hardly necessary to attribute the preservation of the rest of the fabric to a miracle.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading On the morning of January 12, we fulfilled our promise to the priest of Tschenkar and went to see the church.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading On the morning of January 12, we fulfilled our promise to the priest of Tschenkar and went to see the church.
raidedverbUS /ˈreɪdɪd/
past form of “raid” — search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But it was hardly necessary to attribute the preservation of the rest of the fabric to a miracle.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading I cannot tell how the roof fared, for it was made of the ordinary thatch used in Abyssinia when I saw it and looked very inflammable.
cut with a saw
From this reading I cannot tell how the roof fared, for it was made of the ordinary thatch used in Abyssinia when I saw it and looked very inflammable.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the morning of January 12, we fulfilled our promise to the priest of Tschenkar and went to see the church.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
Shadrach
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From this reading In many cases the entire structure consists of a timber framework with a covering of thatch, and I never heard that these buildings possessed the immunity of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading In many cases the entire structure consists of a timber framework with a covering of thatch, and I never heard that these buildings possessed the immunity of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
express in words
From this reading I cannot tell how the roof fared, for it was made of the ordinary thatch used in Abyssinia when I saw it and looked very inflammable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In many cases the entire structure consists of a timber framework with a covering of thatch, and I never heard that these buildings possessed the immunity of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
thatchnounUS /θætʃ/
hair resembling thatched roofing material
From this reading I cannot tell how the roof fared, for it was made of the ordinary thatch used in Abyssinia when I saw it and looked very inflammable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the morning of January 12, we fulfilled our promise to the priest of Tschenkar and went to see the church.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In many cases the entire structure consists of a timber framework with a covering of thatch, and I never heard that these buildings possessed the immunity of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading In many cases the entire structure consists of a timber framework with a covering of thatch, and I never heard that these buildings possessed the immunity of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the morning of January 12, we fulfilled our promise to the priest of Tschenkar and went to see the church.
Tschenkar
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From this reading On the morning of January 12, we fulfilled our promise to the priest of Tschenkar and went to see the church.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I cannot tell how the roof fared, for it was made of the ordinary thatch used in Abyssinia when I saw it and looked very inflammable.
precisely as stated
From this reading I cannot tell how the roof fared, for it was made of the ordinary thatch used in Abyssinia when I saw it and looked very inflammable.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I cannot tell how the roof fared, for it was made of the ordinary thatch used in Abyssinia when I saw it and looked very inflammable.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the morning of January 12, we fulfilled our promise to the priest of Tschenkar and went to see the church.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the morning of January 12, we fulfilled our promise to the priest of Tschenkar and went to see the church.
at the time that
From this reading It has the reputation of being an exceptionally holy place, because the Dervishes made several attempts to burn it down when they raided the village during their incursion after the battle of Gallabat, and their endeavour failed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In many cases the entire structure consists of a timber framework with a covering of thatch, and I never heard that these buildings possessed the immunity of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
