6th
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From this reading February the 6th was a market-day in Zegi.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading February the 6th was a market-day in Zegi.
AbyssiniannounUS /æbˈsɪniːən/
a small slender short-haired breed of African origin having brownish fur with a reddish undercoat
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
(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 Hyli was studying in the theological school attached to this round, thatched place of worship, which resembled in all respects the others that we had seen in the country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the morning we mounted our mules and went to visit St. George’s Church.
being joined in close association
From this reading Hyli was studying in the theological school attached to this round, thatched place of worship, which resembled in all respects the others that we had seen in the country.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
a person who is in charge
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading In the morning we mounted our mules and went to visit St. George’s Church.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Hyli was studying in the theological school attached to this round, thatched place of worship, which resembled in all respects the others that we had seen in the country.
courtesy's
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From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
take in liquids
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading We had escaped it on other occasions.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading February the 6th was a market-day in Zegi.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading In the morning we mounted our mules and went to visit St. George’s Church.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hyli was studying in the theological school attached to this round, thatched place of worship, which resembled in all respects the others that we had seen in the country.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
Hyli
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From this reading Hyli was studying in the theological school attached to this round, thatched place of worship, which resembled in all respects the others that we had seen in the country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading February the 6th was a market-day in Zegi.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We had escaped it on other occasions.
market-day
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From this reading February the 6th was a market-day in Zegi.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning we mounted our mules and went to visit St. George’s Church.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading In the morning we mounted our mules and went to visit St. George’s Church.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading In the morning we mounted our mules and went to visit St. George’s Church.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
something you have to do
From this reading We had escaped it on other occasions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hyli was studying in the theological school attached to this round, thatched place of worship, which resembled in all respects the others that we had seen in the country.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We had escaped it on other occasions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We had escaped it on other occasions.
others
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From this reading Hyli was studying in the theological school attached to this round, thatched place of worship, which resembled in all respects the others that we had seen in the country.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the morning we mounted our mules and went to visit St. George’s Church.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Hyli was studying in the theological school attached to this round, thatched place of worship, which resembled in all respects the others that we had seen in the country.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Hyli was studying in the theological school attached to this round, thatched place of worship, which resembled in all respects the others that we had seen in the country.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Hyli was studying in the theological school attached to this round, thatched place of worship, which resembled in all respects the others that we had seen in the country.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Hyli was studying in the theological school attached to this round, thatched place of worship, which resembled in all respects the others that we had seen in the country.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
an educational institution
From this reading Hyli was studying in the theological school attached to this round, thatched place of worship, which resembled in all respects the others that we had seen in the country.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Hyli was studying in the theological school attached to this round, thatched place of worship, which resembled in all respects the others that we had seen in the country.
St
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From this reading In the morning we mounted our mules and went to visit St. George’s Church.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Hyli was studying in the theological school attached to this round, thatched place of worship, which resembled in all respects the others that we had seen in the country.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
tedj
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From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hyli was studying in the theological school attached to this round, thatched place of worship, which resembled in all respects the others that we had seen in the country.
thatchedverbUS /θætʃt/
past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch
From this reading Hyli was studying in the theological school attached to this round, thatched place of worship, which resembled in all respects the others that we had seen in the country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading February the 6th was a market-day in Zegi.
theologicaladjectiveUS /ˌθiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or concerning theology
From this reading Hyli was studying in the theological school attached to this round, thatched place of worship, which resembled in all respects the others that we had seen in the country.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Hyli was studying in the theological school attached to this round, thatched place of worship, which resembled in all respects the others that we had seen in the country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the morning we mounted our mules and went to visit St. George’s Church.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In the morning we mounted our mules and went to visit St. George’s Church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading February the 6th was a market-day in Zegi.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the morning we mounted our mules and went to visit St. George’s Church.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the morning we mounted our mules and went to visit St. George’s Church.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
at the time that
From this reading When the Chief Priest had received a suitable offering, our Abyssinian friend took us to his house, and here, for courtesy’s sake, we were obliged to drink _tedj_—a vile, bitter draught.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hyli was studying in the theological school attached to this round, thatched place of worship, which resembled in all respects the others that we had seen in the country.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Hyli was studying in the theological school attached to this round, thatched place of worship, which resembled in all respects the others that we had seen in the country.
Zegi
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From this reading February the 6th was a market-day in Zegi.
