AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If you have deceived me!" said Katuti with a threatening gesture as she passed his perch.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
betrayedverbUS /bɪˈtreɪd/
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading "If you have betrayed me!
catnounUS /kæt/
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading If you have deceived me!" said Katuti with a threatening gesture as she passed his perch.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
dwarfnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading He liked this place, for it put him in a position to look into the eyes of his mistress and other frill-grown people.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He liked this place, for it put him in a position to look into the eyes of his mistress and other frill-grown people.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
frill-grown
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From this reading He liked this place, for it put him in a position to look into the eyes of his mistress and other frill-grown people.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
gesturenounUS /ˈdʒestʃər/
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading If you have deceived me!" said Katuti with a threatening gesture as she passed his perch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He liked this place, for it put him in a position to look into the eyes of his mistress and other frill-grown people.
heapnounUS /hiːp/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
hemnounUS /hem/
the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He liked this place, for it put him in a position to look into the eyes of his mistress and other frill-grown people.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He liked this place, for it put him in a position to look into the eyes of his mistress and other frill-grown people.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you have betrayed me!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He liked this place, for it put him in a position to look into the eyes of his mistress and other frill-grown people.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He liked this place, for it put him in a position to look into the eyes of his mistress and other frill-grown people.
Katuti
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From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He liked this place, for it put him in a position to look into the eyes of his mistress and other frill-grown people.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He liked this place, for it put him in a position to look into the eyes of his mistress and other frill-grown people.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If you have betrayed me!
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading He liked this place, for it put him in a position to look into the eyes of his mistress and other frill-grown people.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
Nemu
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From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He liked this place, for it put him in a position to look into the eyes of his mistress and other frill-grown people.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading If you have deceived me!" said Katuti with a threatening gesture as she passed his perch.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He liked this place, for it put him in a position to look into the eyes of his mistress and other frill-grown people.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading If you have deceived me!" said Katuti with a threatening gesture as she passed his perch.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He liked this place, for it put him in a position to look into the eyes of his mistress and other frill-grown people.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He liked this place, for it put him in a position to look into the eyes of his mistress and other frill-grown people.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He liked this place, for it put him in a position to look into the eyes of his mistress and other frill-grown people.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading If you have deceived me!" said Katuti with a threatening gesture as she passed his perch.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
Seti
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From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If you have deceived me!" said Katuti with a threatening gesture as she passed his perch.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
snow-whiteadjective
of the white color of snow
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
son-in-law's
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From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He liked this place, for it put him in a position to look into the eyes of his mistress and other frill-grown people.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading If you have deceived me!" said Katuti with a threatening gesture as she passed his perch.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the two friends from the House of Seti were engaged in conversation, Katuti restlessly paced the large open hall of her son-in-law's house, in which we have already seen her.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A snow-white cat followed her steps, now playing with the hem of her long plain dress, and now turning to a large stand on which the dwarf Nemu sat in a heap; where formerly a silver statue had stood, which a few months previously had been sold.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you have betrayed me!
