used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For in ancient Egypt I had loved a handsome and sporting priestess named Isis.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading For in ancient Egypt I had loved a handsome and sporting priestess named Isis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For in ancient Egypt I had loved a handsome and sporting priestess named Isis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading I tried many things: shopkeeping, the cavalry, gold prospecting, writing for the magazines.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading None of these helped, nor could love.
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 For in ancient Egypt I had loved a handsome and sporting priestess named Isis.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
ennuinounUS /eˈnuːi/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading Having lived several lives I reached this one with more than the usual sense of ennui.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I tried many things: shopkeeping, the cavalry, gold prospecting, writing for the magazines.
coins made of gold
From this reading I tried many things: shopkeeping, the cavalry, gold prospecting, writing for the magazines.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For in ancient Egypt I had loved a handsome and sporting priestess named Isis.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading For in ancient Egypt I had loved a handsome and sporting priestess named Isis.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having lived several lives I reached this one with more than the usual sense of ennui.
HawthornenounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/
United States writer of novels and short stories mostly on moral themes (1804-1864)
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading None of these helped, nor could love.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For in ancient Egypt I had loved a handsome and sporting priestess named Isis.
IsisnounUS /ˈaɪsəs/
Egyptian goddess of fertility; daughter of Geb; sister and wife of Osiris
From this reading For in ancient Egypt I had loved a handsome and sporting priestess named Isis.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Having lived several lives I reached this one with more than the usual sense of ennui.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Having lived several lives I reached this one with more than the usual sense of ennui.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading None of these helped, nor could love.
held dear
From this reading For in ancient Egypt I had loved a handsome and sporting priestess named Isis.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading I tried many things: shopkeeping, the cavalry, gold prospecting, writing for the magazines.
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 I tried many things: shopkeeping, the cavalry, gold prospecting, writing for the magazines.
make reference to
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Having lived several lives I reached this one with more than the usual sense of ennui.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For in ancient Egypt I had loved a handsome and sporting priestess named Isis.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of these helped, nor could love.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading None of these helped, nor could love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Having lived several lives I reached this one with more than the usual sense of ennui.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
priestessnounUS /ˈpriːstəs/
a woman priest
From this reading For in ancient Egypt I had loved a handsome and sporting priestess named Isis.
prospectingverbUS /ˌprɔːˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “prospect” — search for something desirable
From this reading I tried many things: shopkeeping, the cavalry, gold prospecting, writing for the magazines.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Having lived several lives I reached this one with more than the usual sense of ennui.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
reincarnationnounUS /ˌriːɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/
embodiment in a new form (especially the reappearance or a person in another form)
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Having lived several lives I reached this one with more than the usual sense of ennui.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Having lived several lives I reached this one with more than the usual sense of ennui.
shopkeeping
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I tried many things: shopkeeping, the cavalry, gold prospecting, writing for the magazines.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading For in ancient Egypt I had loved a handsome and sporting priestess named Isis.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Having lived several lives I reached this one with more than the usual sense of ennui.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading None of these helped, nor could love.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I tried many things: shopkeeping, the cavalry, gold prospecting, writing for the magazines.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Having lived several lives I reached this one with more than the usual sense of ennui.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I tried many things: shopkeeping, the cavalry, gold prospecting, writing for the magazines.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Having lived several lives I reached this one with more than the usual sense of ennui.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
belonging to which person
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having lived several lives I reached this one with more than the usual sense of ennui.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
the act of creating written works
From this reading I tried many things: shopkeeping, the cavalry, gold prospecting, writing for the magazines.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am the reincarnation, began Hawthorne, of an Egyptian priest, whose name if I were to mention it you would recognize as being as familiar to you as your own.
