adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Malchus was sleeping soundly that night when he was awakened by a low angry sound from the lion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Malchus was sleeping soundly that night when he was awakened by a low angry sound from the lion.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Knowing that, docile as it was with those it knew, the lion objected to strangers, the thought occurred to him that some midnight thief had entered the house for the purpose of robbery.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Malchus was sleeping soundly that night when he was awakened by a low angry sound from the lion.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading Malchus took his staff and sallied out, the lion walking beside him.
burnedadjectiveUS /bɜːrnd/
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Malchus was sleeping soundly that night when he was awakened by a low angry sound from the lion.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
docileadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːsəl/
willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
From this reading Knowing that, docile as it was with those it knew, the lion objected to strangers, the thought occurred to him that some midnight thief had entered the house for the purpose of robbery.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Knowing that, docile as it was with those it knew, the lion objected to strangers, the thought occurred to him that some midnight thief had entered the house for the purpose of robbery.
faintadjectiveUS /feɪnt/
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading He traversed the hall and went from room to room until he entered the portion of the house inhabited by Flavia and the female slaves.
Flavia
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From this reading He traversed the hall and went from room to room until he entered the portion of the house inhabited by Flavia and the female slaves.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Knowing that, docile as it was with those it knew, the lion objected to strangers, the thought occurred to him that some midnight thief had entered the house for the purpose of robbery.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Malchus was sleeping soundly that night when he was awakened by a low angry sound from the lion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Malchus was sleeping soundly that night when he was awakened by a low angry sound from the lion.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Knowing that, docile as it was with those it knew, the lion objected to strangers, the thought occurred to him that some midnight thief had entered the house for the purpose of robbery.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Malchus took his staff and sallied out, the lion walking beside him.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Knowing that, docile as it was with those it knew, the lion objected to strangers, the thought occurred to him that some midnight thief had entered the house for the purpose of robbery.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading He traversed the hall and went from room to room until he entered the portion of the house inhabited by Flavia and the female slaves.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Knowing that, docile as it was with those it knew, the lion objected to strangers, the thought occurred to him that some midnight thief had entered the house for the purpose of robbery.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Knowing that, docile as it was with those it knew, the lion objected to strangers, the thought occurred to him that some midnight thief had entered the house for the purpose of robbery.
KnowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing that, docile as it was with those it knew, the lion objected to strangers, the thought occurred to him that some midnight thief had entered the house for the purpose of robbery.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
lionnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Malchus was sleeping soundly that night when he was awakened by a low angry sound from the lion.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Malchus was sleeping soundly that night when he was awakened by a low angry sound from the lion.
Malchus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Malchus was sleeping soundly that night when he was awakened by a low angry sound from the lion.
midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Knowing that, docile as it was with those it knew, the lion objected to strangers, the thought occurred to him that some midnight thief had entered the house for the purpose of robbery.
nichenounUS /nɪtʃ/
a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Malchus was sleeping soundly that night when he was awakened by a low angry sound from the lion.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Knowing that, docile as it was with those it knew, the lion objected to strangers, the thought occurred to him that some midnight thief had entered the house for the purpose of robbery.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Knowing that, docile as it was with those it knew, the lion objected to strangers, the thought occurred to him that some midnight thief had entered the house for the purpose of robbery.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Malchus took his staff and sallied out, the lion walking beside him.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He traversed the hall and went from room to room until he entered the portion of the house inhabited by Flavia and the female slaves.
principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Knowing that, docile as it was with those it knew, the lion objected to strangers, the thought occurred to him that some midnight thief had entered the house for the purpose of robbery.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Knowing that, docile as it was with those it knew, the lion objected to strangers, the thought occurred to him that some midnight thief had entered the house for the purpose of robbery.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He traversed the hall and went from room to room until he entered the portion of the house inhabited by Flavia and the female slaves.
sallied
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Malchus took his staff and sallied out, the lion walking beside him.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
slavesnounUS /sleɪvz/
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
sleepingnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/
the state of being asleep
From this reading Malchus was sleeping soundly that night when he was awakened by a low angry sound from the lion.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Knowing that, docile as it was with those it knew, the lion objected to strangers, the thought occurred to him that some midnight thief had entered the house for the purpose of robbery.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Malchus was sleeping soundly that night when he was awakened by a low angry sound from the lion.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading Malchus was sleeping soundly that night when he was awakened by a low angry sound from the lion.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Malchus took his staff and sallied out, the lion walking beside him.
strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Knowing that, docile as it was with those it knew, the lion objected to strangers, the thought occurred to him that some midnight thief had entered the house for the purpose of robbery.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Malchus was sleeping soundly that night when he was awakened by a low angry sound from the lion.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Malchus was sleeping soundly that night when he was awakened by a low angry sound from the lion.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading Knowing that, docile as it was with those it knew, the lion objected to strangers, the thought occurred to him that some midnight thief had entered the house for the purpose of robbery.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Knowing that, docile as it was with those it knew, the lion objected to strangers, the thought occurred to him that some midnight thief had entered the house for the purpose of robbery.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Knowing that, docile as it was with those it knew, the lion objected to strangers, the thought occurred to him that some midnight thief had entered the house for the purpose of robbery.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Malchus took his staff and sallied out, the lion walking beside him.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading He traversed the hall and went from room to room until he entered the portion of the house inhabited by Flavia and the female slaves.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He traversed the hall and went from room to room until he entered the portion of the house inhabited by Flavia and the female slaves.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Malchus took his staff and sallied out, the lion walking beside him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Malchus was sleeping soundly that night when he was awakened by a low angry sound from the lion.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He traversed the hall and went from room to room until he entered the portion of the house inhabited by Flavia and the female slaves.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Malchus was sleeping soundly that night when he was awakened by a low angry sound from the lion.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He looked up, and saw by the faint light of a lamp which burned in the hall, from which the niche like bed chambers of the principal slaves opened, that the animal had risen to its feet.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Knowing that, docile as it was with those it knew, the lion objected to strangers, the thought occurred to him that some midnight thief had entered the house for the purpose of robbery.
