used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Arrived at his own house, he placed his treasures in a large chest, which he kept thenceforth in the chamber where he passed his nights.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Eggadi contemplated a thousand times these treasures acquired with so little trouble; if we can call that gained with little trouble which is purchased at the price of our peace of mind.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And each time after having contemplated them, he would repeat to himself the words of Ali, "Allah will no doubt recompense thee."
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading He kept it carefully fastened with the aid of several locks and a master key, of which he never gave up the possession.
AlinounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading And each time after having contemplated them, he would repeat to himself the words of Ali, "Allah will no doubt recompense thee."
AllahnounUS /ˈɑːlə/
Muslim name for the one and only God
From this reading And each time after having contemplated them, he would repeat to himself the words of Ali, "Allah will no doubt recompense thee."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He kept it carefully fastened with the aid of several locks and a master key, of which he never gave up the possession.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arrived at his own house, he placed his treasures in a large chest, which he kept thenceforth in the chamber where he passed his nights.
make certain of
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arrived at his own house, he placed his treasures in a large chest, which he kept thenceforth in the chamber where he passed his nights.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Eggadi contemplated a thousand times these treasures acquired with so little trouble; if we can call that gained with little trouble which is purchased at the price of our peace of mind.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Eggadi contemplated a thousand times these treasures acquired with so little trouble; if we can call that gained with little trouble which is purchased at the price of our peace of mind.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He kept it carefully fastened with the aid of several locks and a master key, of which he never gave up the possession.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Arrived at his own house, he placed his treasures in a large chest, which he kept thenceforth in the chamber where he passed his nights.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Arrived at his own house, he placed his treasures in a large chest, which he kept thenceforth in the chamber where he passed his nights.
coffernounUS /ˈkɔːfər/
an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Eggadi contemplated a thousand times these treasures acquired with so little trouble; if we can call that gained with little trouble which is purchased at the price of our peace of mind.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading And each time after having contemplated them, he would repeat to himself the words of Ali, "Allah will no doubt recompense thee."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And each time after having contemplated them, he would repeat to himself the words of Ali, "Allah will no doubt recompense thee."
Eggadi
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From this reading Eggadi contemplated a thousand times these treasures acquired with so little trouble; if we can call that gained with little trouble which is purchased at the price of our peace of mind.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading He kept it carefully fastened with the aid of several locks and a master key, of which he never gave up the possession.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Eggadi contemplated a thousand times these treasures acquired with so little trouble; if we can call that gained with little trouble which is purchased at the price of our peace of mind.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He kept it carefully fastened with the aid of several locks and a master key, of which he never gave up the possession.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And each time after having contemplated them, he would repeat to himself the words of Ali, "Allah will no doubt recompense thee."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arrived at his own house, he placed his treasures in a large chest, which he kept thenceforth in the chamber where he passed his nights.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Arrived at his own house, he placed his treasures in a large chest, which he kept thenceforth in the chamber where he passed his nights.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Arrived at his own house, he placed his treasures in a large chest, which he kept thenceforth in the chamber where he passed his nights.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Eggadi contemplated a thousand times these treasures acquired with so little trouble; if we can call that gained with little trouble which is purchased at the price of our peace of mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Arrived at his own house, he placed his treasures in a large chest, which he kept thenceforth in the chamber where he passed his nights.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eggadi contemplated a thousand times these treasures acquired with so little trouble; if we can call that gained with little trouble which is purchased at the price of our peace of mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Arrived at his own house, he placed his treasures in a large chest, which he kept thenceforth in the chamber where he passed his nights.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading He kept it carefully fastened with the aid of several locks and a master key, of which he never gave up the possession.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Arrived at his own house, he placed his treasures in a large chest, which he kept thenceforth in the chamber where he passed his nights.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Eggadi contemplated a thousand times these treasures acquired with so little trouble; if we can call that gained with little trouble which is purchased at the price of our peace of mind.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading He kept it carefully fastened with the aid of several locks and a master key, of which he never gave up the possession.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He kept it carefully fastened with the aid of several locks and a master key, of which he never gave up the possession.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Eggadi contemplated a thousand times these treasures acquired with so little trouble; if we can call that gained with little trouble which is purchased at the price of our peace of mind.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He kept it carefully fastened with the aid of several locks and a master key, of which he never gave up the possession.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Arrived at his own house, he placed his treasures in a large chest, which he kept thenceforth in the chamber where he passed his nights.
not any; not one
From this reading And each time after having contemplated them, he would repeat to himself the words of Ali, "Allah will no doubt recompense thee."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He kept it carefully fastened with the aid of several locks and a master key, of which he never gave up the possession.
many times at short intervals
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Eggadi contemplated a thousand times these treasures acquired with so little trouble; if we can call that gained with little trouble which is purchased at the price of our peace of mind.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Arrived at his own house, he placed his treasures in a large chest, which he kept thenceforth in the chamber where he passed his nights.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Arrived at his own house, he placed his treasures in a large chest, which he kept thenceforth in the chamber where he passed his nights.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Eggadi contemplated a thousand times these treasures acquired with so little trouble; if we can call that gained with little trouble which is purchased at the price of our peace of mind.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Arrived at his own house, he placed his treasures in a large chest, which he kept thenceforth in the chamber where he passed his nights.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He kept it carefully fastened with the aid of several locks and a master key, of which he never gave up the possession.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Eggadi contemplated a thousand times these treasures acquired with so little trouble; if we can call that gained with little trouble which is purchased at the price of our peace of mind.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Eggadi contemplated a thousand times these treasures acquired with so little trouble; if we can call that gained with little trouble which is purchased at the price of our peace of mind.
recompensenounUS /ˈrekəmpens/
payment or reward (as for service rendered)
From this reading And each time after having contemplated them, he would repeat to himself the words of Ali, "Allah will no doubt recompense thee."
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading And each time after having contemplated them, he would repeat to himself the words of Ali, "Allah will no doubt recompense thee."
only a very short time before
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He kept it carefully fastened with the aid of several locks and a master key, of which he never gave up the possession.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Eggadi contemplated a thousand times these treasures acquired with so little trouble; if we can call that gained with little trouble which is purchased at the price of our peace of mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arrived at his own house, he placed his treasures in a large chest, which he kept thenceforth in the chamber where he passed his nights.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading And each time after having contemplated them, he would repeat to himself the words of Ali, "Allah will no doubt recompense thee."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And each time after having contemplated them, he would repeat to himself the words of Ali, "Allah will no doubt recompense thee."
thenceforthadverbUS /ˌðenˈsfɔːrθ/
from that time on
From this reading Arrived at his own house, he placed his treasures in a large chest, which he kept thenceforth in the chamber where he passed his nights.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Eggadi contemplated a thousand times these treasures acquired with so little trouble; if we can call that gained with little trouble which is purchased at the price of our peace of mind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Eggadi contemplated a thousand times these treasures acquired with so little trouble; if we can call that gained with little trouble which is purchased at the price of our peace of mind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And each time after having contemplated them, he would repeat to himself the words of Ali, "Allah will no doubt recompense thee."
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Eggadi contemplated a thousand times these treasures acquired with so little trouble; if we can call that gained with little trouble which is purchased at the price of our peace of mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Arrived at his own house, he placed his treasures in a large chest, which he kept thenceforth in the chamber where he passed his nights.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Eggadi contemplated a thousand times these treasures acquired with so little trouble; if we can call that gained with little trouble which is purchased at the price of our peace of mind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He kept it carefully fastened with the aid of several locks and a master key, of which he never gave up the possession.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Eggadi contemplated a thousand times these treasures acquired with so little trouble; if we can call that gained with little trouble which is purchased at the price of our peace of mind.
in or at the place that
From this reading Arrived at his own house, he placed his treasures in a large chest, which he kept thenceforth in the chamber where he passed his nights.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Arrived at his own house, he placed his treasures in a large chest, which he kept thenceforth in the chamber where he passed his nights.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And each time after having contemplated them, he would repeat to himself the words of Ali, "Allah will no doubt recompense thee."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He kept it carefully fastened with the aid of several locks and a master key, of which he never gave up the possession.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading By day, too, this coffer often served him for a seat; whilst scarce a day passed without his opening it, to assure himself that nothing had disappeared.
the words that are spoken
From this reading And each time after having contemplated them, he would repeat to himself the words of Ali, "Allah will no doubt recompense thee."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And each time after having contemplated them, he would repeat to himself the words of Ali, "Allah will no doubt recompense thee."
