aglowadjectiveUS /əˈɡloʊ/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading But Nechutes was younger and well beloved by youthful Memphis, so on the night of the fifth day, the house of Senci was aglow and in her banquet-room there was much young revel in his honor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But on the fifth day the rites of investiture had been brought to an end, and Mentu and Nechutes entered on the routine of service.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SON OF THE MURKET March and April had passed and now it was the first of May.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading THE SON OF THE MURKET March and April had passed and now it was the first of May.
banquet-room
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From this reading But Nechutes was younger and well beloved by youthful Memphis, so on the night of the fifth day, the house of Senci was aglow and in her banquet-room there was much young revel in his honor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Five days before, the ceremony of installation had been held for the murket and the cup-bearer and for four days thereafter the new officers passed through initiatory formalities.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Five days before, the ceremony of installation had been held for the murket and the cup-bearer and for four days thereafter the new officers passed through initiatory formalities.
dearly loved
From this reading But Nechutes was younger and well beloved by youthful Memphis, so on the night of the fifth day, the house of Senci was aglow and in her banquet-room there was much young revel in his honor.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But on the fifth day the rites of investiture had been brought to an end, and Mentu and Nechutes entered on the routine of service.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on the fifth day the rites of investiture had been brought to an end, and Mentu and Nechutes entered on the routine of service.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But Nechutes was younger and well beloved by youthful Memphis, so on the night of the fifth day, the house of Senci was aglow and in her banquet-room there was much young revel in his honor.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Five days before, the ceremony of installation had been held for the murket and the cup-bearer and for four days thereafter the new officers passed through initiatory formalities.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading To Mentu fell the dignified congratulations of his own world of sedate old nobles and stately women.
cup-bearer
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From this reading Five days before, the ceremony of installation had been held for the murket and the cup-bearer and for four days thereafter the new officers passed through initiatory formalities.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But on the fifth day the rites of investiture had been brought to an end, and Mentu and Nechutes entered on the routine of service.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Five days before, the ceremony of installation had been held for the murket and the cup-bearer and for four days thereafter the new officers passed through initiatory formalities.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading To Mentu fell the dignified congratulations of his own world of sedate old nobles and stately women.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But on the fifth day the rites of investiture had been brought to an end, and Mentu and Nechutes entered on the routine of service.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading But on the fifth day the rites of investiture had been brought to an end, and Mentu and Nechutes entered on the routine of service.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading To Mentu fell the dignified congratulations of his own world of sedate old nobles and stately women.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading But on the fifth day the rites of investiture had been brought to an end, and Mentu and Nechutes entered on the routine of service.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE SON OF THE MURKET March and April had passed and now it was the first of May.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five days before, the ceremony of installation had been held for the murket and the cup-bearer and for four days thereafter the new officers passed through initiatory formalities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Five days before, the ceremony of installation had been held for the murket and the cup-bearer and for four days thereafter the new officers passed through initiatory formalities.
formalitiesnounUS /fɔːrˈmælətiz/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading Five days before, the ceremony of installation had been held for the murket and the cup-bearer and for four days thereafter the new officers passed through initiatory formalities.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Five days before, the ceremony of installation had been held for the murket and the cup-bearer and for four days thereafter the new officers passed through initiatory formalities.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SON OF THE MURKET March and April had passed and now it was the first of May.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Five days before, the ceremony of installation had been held for the murket and the cup-bearer and for four days thereafter the new officers passed through initiatory formalities.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Nechutes was younger and well beloved by youthful Memphis, so on the night of the fifth day, the house of Senci was aglow and in her banquet-room there was much young revel in his honor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To Mentu fell the dignified congratulations of his own world of sedate old nobles and stately women.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading But Nechutes was younger and well beloved by youthful Memphis, so on the night of the fifth day, the house of Senci was aglow and in her banquet-room there was much young revel in his honor.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But Nechutes was younger and well beloved by youthful Memphis, so on the night of the fifth day, the house of Senci was aglow and in her banquet-room there was much young revel in his honor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Nechutes was younger and well beloved by youthful Memphis, so on the night of the fifth day, the house of Senci was aglow and in her banquet-room there was much young revel in his honor.
initiatoryadjective
serving to set in motion
From this reading Five days before, the ceremony of installation had been held for the murket and the cup-bearer and for four days thereafter the new officers passed through initiatory formalities.
installationnounUS /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
the act of installing something (as equipment)
From this reading Five days before, the ceremony of installation had been held for the murket and the cup-bearer and for four days thereafter the new officers passed through initiatory formalities.
investiturenounUS /ˌɪnˈvestətʃər/
the ceremony of installing a new monarch
From this reading But on the fifth day the rites of investiture had been brought to an end, and Mentu and Nechutes entered on the routine of service.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SON OF THE MURKET March and April had passed and now it was the first of May.
march in a procession
From this reading THE SON OF THE MURKET March and April had passed and now it was the first of May.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE SON OF THE MURKET March and April had passed and now it was the first of May.
MemphisnounUS /ˈmemfəs/
largest city of Tennessee; located in southwestern Tennessee on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River
From this reading But Nechutes was younger and well beloved by youthful Memphis, so on the night of the fifth day, the house of Senci was aglow and in her banquet-room there was much young revel in his honor.
Mentu
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From this reading But on the fifth day the rites of investiture had been brought to an end, and Mentu and Nechutes entered on the routine of service.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But Nechutes was younger and well beloved by youthful Memphis, so on the night of the fifth day, the house of Senci was aglow and in her banquet-room there was much young revel in his honor.
MURKET
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From this reading THE SON OF THE MURKET March and April had passed and now it was the first of May.
Nechutes
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From this reading But on the fifth day the rites of investiture had been brought to an end, and Mentu and Nechutes entered on the routine of service.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Five days before, the ceremony of installation had been held for the murket and the cup-bearer and for four days thereafter the new officers passed through initiatory formalities.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But Nechutes was younger and well beloved by youthful Memphis, so on the night of the fifth day, the house of Senci was aglow and in her banquet-room there was much young revel in his honor.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading To Mentu fell the dignified congratulations of his own world of sedate old nobles and stately women.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE SON OF THE MURKET March and April had passed and now it was the first of May.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SON OF THE MURKET March and April had passed and now it was the first of May.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Five days before, the ceremony of installation had been held for the murket and the cup-bearer and for four days thereafter the new officers passed through initiatory formalities.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading To Mentu fell the dignified congratulations of his own world of sedate old nobles and stately women.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on the fifth day the rites of investiture had been brought to an end, and Mentu and Nechutes entered on the routine of service.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To Mentu fell the dignified congratulations of his own world of sedate old nobles and stately women.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE SON OF THE MURKET March and April had passed and now it was the first of May.
revelverbUS /ˈrevəl/
take delight in
From this reading But Nechutes was younger and well beloved by youthful Memphis, so on the night of the fifth day, the house of Senci was aglow and in her banquet-room there was much young revel in his honor.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading But on the fifth day the rites of investiture had been brought to an end, and Mentu and Nechutes entered on the routine of service.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading But on the fifth day the rites of investiture had been brought to an end, and Mentu and Nechutes entered on the routine of service.
sedateadjectiveUS /sɪˈdeɪt/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading To Mentu fell the dignified congratulations of his own world of sedate old nobles and stately women.
Senci
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From this reading But Nechutes was younger and well beloved by youthful Memphis, so on the night of the fifth day, the house of Senci was aglow and in her banquet-room there was much young revel in his honor.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading But on the fifth day the rites of investiture had been brought to an end, and Mentu and Nechutes entered on the routine of service.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But Nechutes was younger and well beloved by youthful Memphis, so on the night of the fifth day, the house of Senci was aglow and in her banquet-room there was much young revel in his honor.
a male human offspring
From this reading THE SON OF THE MURKET March and April had passed and now it was the first of May.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading To Mentu fell the dignified congratulations of his own world of sedate old nobles and stately women.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SON OF THE MURKET March and April had passed and now it was the first of May.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But Nechutes was younger and well beloved by youthful Memphis, so on the night of the fifth day, the house of Senci was aglow and in her banquet-room there was much young revel in his honor.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading Five days before, the ceremony of installation had been held for the murket and the cup-bearer and for four days thereafter the new officers passed through initiatory formalities.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Five days before, the ceremony of installation had been held for the murket and the cup-bearer and for four days thereafter the new officers passed through initiatory formalities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But on the fifth day the rites of investiture had been brought to an end, and Mentu and Nechutes entered on the routine of service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SON OF THE MURKET March and April had passed and now it was the first of May.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But Nechutes was younger and well beloved by youthful Memphis, so on the night of the fifth day, the house of Senci was aglow and in her banquet-room there was much young revel in his honor.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading To Mentu fell the dignified congratulations of his own world of sedate old nobles and stately women.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading To Mentu fell the dignified congratulations of his own world of sedate old nobles and stately women.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But Nechutes was younger and well beloved by youthful Memphis, so on the night of the fifth day, the house of Senci was aglow and in her banquet-room there was much young revel in his honor.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading But Nechutes was younger and well beloved by youthful Memphis, so on the night of the fifth day, the house of Senci was aglow and in her banquet-room there was much young revel in his honor.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading But Nechutes was younger and well beloved by youthful Memphis, so on the night of the fifth day, the house of Senci was aglow and in her banquet-room there was much young revel in his honor.
