adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE DEAD KINGS Martina and I had made a plan.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Palka, after much coaxing, took us with her one evening when she went to place the accustomed offerings in the Valley of the Dead.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Palka, after much coaxing, took us with her one evening when she went to place the accustomed offerings in the Valley of the Dead.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Also we pointed out that the jars of water and milk were heavy, and, as it happened, there was no one from the hamlet to help to carry them this night.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE DEAD KINGS Martina and I had made a plan.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading We answered, however, that if so the misfortune would fall on us, the intruders.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Also we pointed out that the jars of water and milk were heavy, and, as it happened, there was no one from the hamlet to help to carry them this night.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Also we pointed out that the jars of water and milk were heavy, and, as it happened, there was no one from the hamlet to help to carry them this night.
coaxingadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊksɪŋ/
pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
From this reading Palka, after much coaxing, took us with her one evening when she went to place the accustomed offerings in the Valley of the Dead.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
DEADadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE DEAD KINGS Martina and I had made a plan.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Palka, after much coaxing, took us with her one evening when she went to place the accustomed offerings in the Valley of the Dead.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading We answered, however, that if so the misfortune would fall on us, the intruders.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Also we pointed out that the jars of water and milk were heavy, and, as it happened, there was no one from the hamlet to help to carry them this night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE DEAD KINGS Martina and I had made a plan.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading Also we pointed out that the jars of water and milk were heavy, and, as it happened, there was no one from the hamlet to help to carry them this night.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Also we pointed out that the jars of water and milk were heavy, and, as it happened, there was no one from the hamlet to help to carry them this night.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Also we pointed out that the jars of water and milk were heavy, and, as it happened, there was no one from the hamlet to help to carry them this night.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Also we pointed out that the jars of water and milk were heavy, and, as it happened, there was no one from the hamlet to help to carry them this night.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Palka, after much coaxing, took us with her one evening when she went to place the accustomed offerings in the Valley of the Dead.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading We answered, however, that if so the misfortune would fall on us, the intruders.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE DEAD KINGS Martina and I had made a plan.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Palka, after much coaxing, took us with her one evening when she went to place the accustomed offerings in the Valley of the Dead.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
intrudersnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdərz/
plural of “intruder” — someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading We answered, however, that if so the misfortune would fall on us, the intruders.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
jarsnounUS /dʒɑːrz/
Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.
From this reading Also we pointed out that the jars of water and milk were heavy, and, as it happened, there was no one from the hamlet to help to carry them this night.
KINGSnounUS /kɪŋz/
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE DEAD KINGS Martina and I had made a plan.
Kurna
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From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE DEAD KINGS Martina and I had made a plan.
Martina
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From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE DEAD KINGS Martina and I had made a plan.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
milknounUS /mɪlk/
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading Also we pointed out that the jars of water and milk were heavy, and, as it happened, there was no one from the hamlet to help to carry them this night.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Palka, after much coaxing, took us with her one evening when she went to place the accustomed offerings in the Valley of the Dead.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Also we pointed out that the jars of water and milk were heavy, and, as it happened, there was no one from the hamlet to help to carry them this night.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Also we pointed out that the jars of water and milk were heavy, and, as it happened, there was no one from the hamlet to help to carry them this night.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE DEAD KINGS Martina and I had made a plan.
offeringsnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋz/
plural of “offering” — something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Palka, after much coaxing, took us with her one evening when she went to place the accustomed offerings in the Valley of the Dead.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We answered, however, that if so the misfortune would fall on us, the intruders.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Palka, after much coaxing, took us with her one evening when she went to place the accustomed offerings in the Valley of the Dead.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Also we pointed out that the jars of water and milk were heavy, and, as it happened, there was no one from the hamlet to help to carry them this night.
outrightadverbUS /ˈaʊˈtraɪt/
without restrictions or stipulations or further payments
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
Palka
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Palka, after much coaxing, took us with her one evening when she went to place the accustomed offerings in the Valley of the Dead.
PharaohsnounUS /ˈferoʊz/
plural of “pharaoh” — the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Palka, after much coaxing, took us with her one evening when she went to place the accustomed offerings in the Valley of the Dead.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE DEAD KINGS Martina and I had made a plan.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading Also we pointed out that the jars of water and milk were heavy, and, as it happened, there was no one from the hamlet to help to carry them this night.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Palka, after much coaxing, took us with her one evening when she went to place the accustomed offerings in the Valley of the Dead.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We answered, however, that if so the misfortune would fall on us, the intruders.
strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE DEAD KINGS Martina and I had made a plan.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Also we pointed out that the jars of water and milk were heavy, and, as it happened, there was no one from the hamlet to help to carry them this night.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Also we pointed out that the jars of water and milk were heavy, and, as it happened, there was no one from the hamlet to help to carry them this night.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Palka, after much coaxing, took us with her one evening when she went to place the accustomed offerings in the Valley of the Dead.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Palka, after much coaxing, took us with her one evening when she went to place the accustomed offerings in the Valley of the Dead.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Palka, after much coaxing, took us with her one evening when she went to place the accustomed offerings in the Valley of the Dead.
VALLEYnounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE DEAD KINGS Martina and I had made a plan.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Also we pointed out that the jars of water and milk were heavy, and, as it happened, there was no one from the hamlet to help to carry them this night.
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 Also we pointed out that the jars of water and milk were heavy, and, as it happened, there was no one from the hamlet to help to carry them this night.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We answered, however, that if so the misfortune would fall on us, the intruders.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Palka, after much coaxing, took us with her one evening when she went to place the accustomed offerings in the Valley of the Dead.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Palka, after much coaxing, took us with her one evening when she went to place the accustomed offerings in the Valley of the Dead.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Indeed, at first she refused outright to allow us to accompany her, because, she said, only those who were born in the village of Kurna had made such offerings since the days when the Pharaohs ruled, and that if strangers shared in this duty it might bring misfortune.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Palka, after much coaxing, took us with her one evening when she went to place the accustomed offerings in the Valley of the Dead.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We answered, however, that if so the misfortune would fall on us, the intruders.
