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Uarda : a Romance of Ancient Egypt — Complete
Uarda : a Romance of Ancient Egypt — Complete

Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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Katuti had kept her unfortunate nephew Paaker concealed in one of her servants' tents.
He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.
Here he found his faithful Ethiopian slave, who nursed him till he was strong enough to set out on his journey to Egypt.
He reached Pelusium, after many privations, disguised as an Ismaelite camel-driver; he left his servant, who might have betrayed him, behind in the cave.
Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.
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Uarda : a Romance of Ancient Egypt — Complete

Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

Chapter 36 of Uarda : a Romance of Ancient Egypt — Complete is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/29 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Katuti had kept her unfortunate nephew Paaker concealed in one of her servants' tents.
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He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.
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Here he found his faithful Ethiopian slave, who nursed him till he was strong enough to set out on his journey to Egypt.
/hiːr hiː faʊnd hɪz ˈfeɪθfəl ˌiːθiˈoʊpiən sleɪv huː nɜːrst hɪm tɪl hiː wɑːz strɔːŋ ɪˈnʌf tuː set aʊt ɑːn hɪz ˈdʒɜːrni tuː ˈiːdʒəpt/
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He reached Pelusium, after many privations, disguised as an Ismaelite camel-driver; he left his servant, who might have betrayed him, behind in the cave.
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Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

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Ethiopian noun US /ˌiːθiˈoʊpiən/

a native or inhabitant of Ethiopia

From this reading “Here he found his faithful Ethiopian slave, who nursed him till he was strong enough to set out on his journey to Egypt.”

fortifications noun US /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/

plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

From this reading “Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.”

incursions noun US /ˌɪnˈkɜːrʒənz/

plural of “incursion” — the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)

From this reading “Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.”

interrogatory noun US /ˌɪnteˈrɑːɡətɔːri/

formal systematic questioning

From this reading “Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.”

isthmus noun US /ˈɪsməs/

a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas

From this reading “Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.”

minutely adverb US /ˈmɪnətli/

in minute detail

From this reading “Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.”

nomad noun US /ˈnoʊmæd/

a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons

From this reading “Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.”

privations noun US /praɪˈveɪʃənz/

plural of “privation” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading “He reached Pelusium, after many privations, disguised as an Ismaelite camel-driver; he left his servant, who might have betrayed him, behind in the cave.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading He reached Pelusium, after many privations, disguised as an Ismaelite camel-driver; he left his servant, who might have betrayed him, behind in the cave.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He reached Pelusium, after many privations, disguised as an Ismaelite camel-driver; he left his servant, who might have betrayed him, behind in the cave.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

assnounUS /æs/

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He reached Pelusium, after many privations, disguised as an Ismaelite camel-driver; he left his servant, who might have betrayed him, behind in the cave.

betrayedverbUS /bɪˈtreɪd/

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading He reached Pelusium, after many privations, disguised as an Ismaelite camel-driver; he left his servant, who might have betrayed him, behind in the cave.

brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

camel-driver

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From this reading He reached Pelusium, after many privations, disguised as an Ismaelite camel-driver; he left his servant, who might have betrayed him, behind in the cave.

cavenounUS /keɪv/

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

Chasu

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From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/

not accessible to view

From this reading Katuti had kept her unfortunate nephew Paaker concealed in one of her servants' tents.

describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading He reached Pelusium, after many privations, disguised as an Ismaelite camel-driver; he left his servant, who might have betrayed him, behind in the cave.

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 Here he found his faithful Ethiopian slave, who nursed him till he was strong enough to set out on his journey to Egypt.

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Here he found his faithful Ethiopian slave, who nursed him till he was strong enough to set out on his journey to Egypt.

escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

EthiopiannounUS /ˌiːθiˈoʊpiən/

a native or inhabitant of Ethiopia

From this reading Here he found his faithful Ethiopian slave, who nursed him till he was strong enough to set out on his journey to Egypt.

faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Here he found his faithful Ethiopian slave, who nursed him till he was strong enough to set out on his journey to Egypt.

fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/

plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading Here he found his faithful Ethiopian slave, who nursed him till he was strong enough to set out on his journey to Egypt.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Katuti had kept her unfortunate nephew Paaker concealed in one of her servants' tents.

hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/

only a very short time before

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He reached Pelusium, after many privations, disguised as an Ismaelite camel-driver; he left his servant, who might have betrayed him, behind in the cave.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

helpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Katuti had kept her unfortunate nephew Paaker concealed in one of her servants' tents.

HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here he found his faithful Ethiopian slave, who nursed him till he was strong enough to set out on his journey to Egypt.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Here he found his faithful Ethiopian slave, who nursed him till he was strong enough to set out on his journey to Egypt.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Katuti had kept her unfortunate nephew Paaker concealed in one of her servants' tents.

incursionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrʒənz/

plural of “incursion” — the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

interrogatorynounUS /ˌɪnteˈrɑːɡətɔːri/

formal systematic questioning

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

Ismaelite

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From this reading He reached Pelusium, after many privations, disguised as an Ismaelite camel-driver; he left his servant, who might have betrayed him, behind in the cave.

isthmusnounUS /ˈɪsməs/

a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Here he found his faithful Ethiopian slave, who nursed him till he was strong enough to set out on his journey to Egypt.

Kadesh

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From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

Katuti

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From this reading Katuti had kept her unfortunate nephew Paaker concealed in one of her servants' tents.

keptadjectiveUS /kept/

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Katuti had kept her unfortunate nephew Paaker concealed in one of her servants' tents.

knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

layverbUS /leɪ/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

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 He reached Pelusium, after many privations, disguised as an Ismaelite camel-driver; he left his servant, who might have betrayed him, behind in the cave.

MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/

the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

metverbUS /met/

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He reached Pelusium, after many privations, disguised as an Ismaelite camel-driver; he left his servant, who might have betrayed him, behind in the cave.

minutelyadverbUS /ˈmɪnətli/

in minute detail

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading Katuti had kept her unfortunate nephew Paaker concealed in one of her servants' tents.

nomadnounUS /ˈnoʊmæd/

a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/

an insignificant place

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/

(of an infant) breast-fed

From this reading Here he found his faithful Ethiopian slave, who nursed him till he was strong enough to set out on his journey to Egypt.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Katuti had kept her unfortunate nephew Paaker concealed in one of her servants' tents.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Here he found his faithful Ethiopian slave, who nursed him till he was strong enough to set out on his journey to Egypt.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Katuti had kept her unfortunate nephew Paaker concealed in one of her servants' tents.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Here he found his faithful Ethiopian slave, who nursed him till he was strong enough to set out on his journey to Egypt.

Paaker

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From this reading Katuti had kept her unfortunate nephew Paaker concealed in one of her servants' tents.

painnounUS /peɪn/

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

partsnounUS /pɑːrts/

the local environment

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

passverbUS /pæs/

go across or through

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

pathsnounUS /pæðz/

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/

a country person

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

Pelusium

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From this reading He reached Pelusium, after many privations, disguised as an Ismaelite camel-driver; he left his servant, who might have betrayed him, behind in the cave.

permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

privationsnounUS /praɪˈveɪʃənz/

plural of “privation” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading He reached Pelusium, after many privations, disguised as an Ismaelite camel-driver; he left his servant, who might have betrayed him, behind in the cave.

protectverbUS /prəˈtekt/

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He reached Pelusium, after many privations, disguised as an Ismaelite camel-driver; he left his servant, who might have betrayed him, behind in the cave.

reachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

RednounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

SeanounUS /siː/

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He reached Pelusium, after many privations, disguised as an Ismaelite camel-driver; he left his servant, who might have betrayed him, behind in the cave.

servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Katuti had kept her unfortunate nephew Paaker concealed in one of her servants' tents.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Here he found his faithful Ethiopian slave, who nursed him till he was strong enough to set out on his journey to Egypt.

slavenounUS /sleɪv/

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading Here he found his faithful Ethiopian slave, who nursed him till he was strong enough to set out on his journey to Egypt.

strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Here he found his faithful Ethiopian slave, who nursed him till he was strong enough to set out on his journey to Egypt.

subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

tentsnounUS /tents/

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Katuti had kept her unfortunate nephew Paaker concealed in one of her servants' tents.

terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

tillprepositionUS /tɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading Here he found his faithful Ethiopian slave, who nursed him till he was strong enough to set out on his journey to Egypt.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/

someone who betrays his country by committing treason

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

tribesnounUS /traɪbz/

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Katuti had kept her unfortunate nephew Paaker concealed in one of her servants' tents.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Here he found his faithful Ethiopian slave, who nursed him till he was strong enough to set out on his journey to Egypt.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Here he found his faithful Ethiopian slave, who nursed him till he was strong enough to set out on his journey to Egypt.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before he was permitted to pass the fortifications, which lay across the isthmus which parts the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, and which were intended to protect Egypt from the incursions of the nomad tribes of the Chasu, he was subjected to a strict interrogatory, and among other questions was asked whether he had nowhere met with the traitor Paaker, who was minutely described to him.

woundednounUS /ˈwuːndɪd/

people who are wounded

From this reading He had escaped wounded from the battle at Kadesh, and in terrible pain he had succeeded, by the help of an ass which he had purchased from a peasant, in reaching by paths known to hardly any one but himself, the cave where he had previously left his brother.

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