alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Ere the moon was high in the heavens, while they were all sleeping, with the exception of Kaschta and Pentaur, the soldier rose softly.
Amalekite
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From this reading Three times he called his daughter's name, the young Amalekite appeared, and the soldier said decidedly: "Follow this man, I will take care of Nebsecht."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hours passed gaily with the drinkers, then they grew more and more sleepy.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading He listened to the breathing of his companions, then he approached the poet, unfastened the ring which fettered his ankle to that of Nebsecht, and endeavored to wake the physician, but in vain.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Three times he called his daughter's name, the young Amalekite appeared, and the soldier said decidedly: "Follow this man, I will take care of Nebsecht."
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading He listened to the breathing of his companions, then he approached the poet, unfastened the ring which fettered his ankle to that of Nebsecht, and endeavored to wake the physician, but in vain.
breathingnounUS /ˈbriːðɪŋ/
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading He listened to the breathing of his companions, then he approached the poet, unfastened the ring which fettered his ankle to that of Nebsecht, and endeavored to wake the physician, but in vain.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He listened to the breathing of his companions, then he approached the poet, unfastened the ring which fettered his ankle to that of Nebsecht, and endeavored to wake the physician, but in vain.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Three times he called his daughter's name, the young Amalekite appeared, and the soldier said decidedly: "Follow this man, I will take care of Nebsecht."
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Three times he called his daughter's name, the young Amalekite appeared, and the soldier said decidedly: "Follow this man, I will take care of Nebsecht."
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He listened to the breathing of his companions, then he approached the poet, unfastened the ring which fettered his ankle to that of Nebsecht, and endeavored to wake the physician, but in vain.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Follow me!" cried he to the poet; he took Nebsecht on his shoulders, and went towards the spot near the stream which Uarda had indicated.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Three times he called his daughter's name, the young Amalekite appeared, and the soldier said decidedly: "Follow this man, I will take care of Nebsecht."
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Three times he called his daughter's name, the young Amalekite appeared, and the soldier said decidedly: "Follow this man, I will take care of Nebsecht."
drinkersnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkərz/
plural of “drinker” — a person who drinks liquids
From this reading The hours passed gaily with the drinkers, then they grew more and more sleepy.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading He listened to the breathing of his companions, then he approached the poet, unfastened the ring which fettered his ankle to that of Nebsecht, and endeavored to wake the physician, but in vain.
EreconjunctionUS /er/
an old word for “before”
From this reading Ere the moon was high in the heavens, while they were all sleeping, with the exception of Kaschta and Pentaur, the soldier rose softly.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Ere the moon was high in the heavens, while they were all sleeping, with the exception of Kaschta and Pentaur, the soldier rose softly.
fetteredadjectiveUS /ˈfetərd/
bound by chains fastened around the ankles
From this reading He listened to the breathing of his companions, then he approached the poet, unfastened the ring which fettered his ankle to that of Nebsecht, and endeavored to wake the physician, but in vain.
FollowverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "Follow me!" cried he to the poet; he took Nebsecht on his shoulders, and went towards the spot near the stream which Uarda had indicated.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading The hours passed gaily with the drinkers, then they grew more and more sleepy.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The hours passed gaily with the drinkers, then they grew more and more sleepy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Follow me!" cried he to the poet; he took Nebsecht on his shoulders, and went towards the spot near the stream which Uarda had indicated.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He listened to the breathing of his companions, then he approached the poet, unfastened the ring which fettered his ankle to that of Nebsecht, and endeavored to wake the physician, but in vain.
heavensnounUS /ˈhevənz/
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Ere the moon was high in the heavens, while they were all sleeping, with the exception of Kaschta and Pentaur, the soldier rose softly.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Ere the moon was high in the heavens, while they were all sleeping, with the exception of Kaschta and Pentaur, the soldier rose softly.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He listened to the breathing of his companions, then he approached the poet, unfastened the ring which fettered his ankle to that of Nebsecht, and endeavored to wake the physician, but in vain.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The hours passed gaily with the drinkers, then they grew more and more sleepy.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Three times he called his daughter's name, the young Amalekite appeared, and the soldier said decidedly: "Follow this man, I will take care of Nebsecht."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ere the moon was high in the heavens, while they were all sleeping, with the exception of Kaschta and Pentaur, the soldier rose softly.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading "Follow me!" cried he to the poet; he took Nebsecht on his shoulders, and went towards the spot near the stream which Uarda had indicated.
Kaschta
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From this reading Ere the moon was high in the heavens, while they were all sleeping, with the exception of Kaschta and Pentaur, the soldier rose softly.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He listened to the breathing of his companions, then he approached the poet, unfastened the ring which fettered his ankle to that of Nebsecht, and endeavored to wake the physician, but in vain.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Three times he called his daughter's name, the young Amalekite appeared, and the soldier said decidedly: "Follow this man, I will take care of Nebsecht."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Follow me!" cried he to the poet; he took Nebsecht on his shoulders, and went towards the spot near the stream which Uarda had indicated.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Ere the moon was high in the heavens, while they were all sleeping, with the exception of Kaschta and Pentaur, the soldier rose softly.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The hours passed gaily with the drinkers, then they grew more and more sleepy.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Three times he called his daughter's name, the young Amalekite appeared, and the soldier said decidedly: "Follow this man, I will take care of Nebsecht."
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Follow me!" cried he to the poet; he took Nebsecht on his shoulders, and went towards the spot near the stream which Uarda had indicated.
Nebsecht
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From this reading He listened to the breathing of his companions, then he approached the poet, unfastened the ring which fettered his ankle to that of Nebsecht, and endeavored to wake the physician, but in vain.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ere the moon was high in the heavens, while they were all sleeping, with the exception of Kaschta and Pentaur, the soldier rose softly.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Follow me!" cried he to the poet; he took Nebsecht on his shoulders, and went towards the spot near the stream which Uarda had indicated.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The hours passed gaily with the drinkers, then they grew more and more sleepy.
Pentaur
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From this reading Ere the moon was high in the heavens, while they were all sleeping, with the exception of Kaschta and Pentaur, the soldier rose softly.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He listened to the breathing of his companions, then he approached the poet, unfastened the ring which fettered his ankle to that of Nebsecht, and endeavored to wake the physician, but in vain.
poetnounUS /ˈpoʊət/
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading He listened to the breathing of his companions, then he approached the poet, unfastened the ring which fettered his ankle to that of Nebsecht, and endeavored to wake the physician, but in vain.
ringverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading He listened to the breathing of his companions, then he approached the poet, unfastened the ring which fettered his ankle to that of Nebsecht, and endeavored to wake the physician, but in vain.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Ere the moon was high in the heavens, while they were all sleeping, with the exception of Kaschta and Pentaur, the soldier rose softly.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Three times he called his daughter's name, the young Amalekite appeared, and the soldier said decidedly: "Follow this man, I will take care of Nebsecht."
shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading "Follow me!" cried he to the poet; he took Nebsecht on his shoulders, and went towards the spot near the stream which Uarda had indicated.
sleepingnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/
the state of being asleep
From this reading Ere the moon was high in the heavens, while they were all sleeping, with the exception of Kaschta and Pentaur, the soldier rose softly.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading The hours passed gaily with the drinkers, then they grew more and more sleepy.
softlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːftli/
with low volume
From this reading Ere the moon was high in the heavens, while they were all sleeping, with the exception of Kaschta and Pentaur, the soldier rose softly.
soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Ere the moon was high in the heavens, while they were all sleeping, with the exception of Kaschta and Pentaur, the soldier rose softly.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Follow me!" cried he to the poet; he took Nebsecht on his shoulders, and went towards the spot near the stream which Uarda had indicated.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading "Follow me!" cried he to the poet; he took Nebsecht on his shoulders, and went towards the spot near the stream which Uarda had indicated.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Three times he called his daughter's name, the young Amalekite appeared, and the soldier said decidedly: "Follow this man, I will take care of Nebsecht."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He listened to the breathing of his companions, then he approached the poet, unfastened the ring which fettered his ankle to that of Nebsecht, and endeavored to wake the physician, but in vain.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hours passed gaily with the drinkers, then they grew more and more sleepy.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The hours passed gaily with the drinkers, then they grew more and more sleepy.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The hours passed gaily with the drinkers, then they grew more and more sleepy.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Three times he called his daughter's name, the young Amalekite appeared, and the soldier said decidedly: "Follow this man, I will take care of Nebsecht."
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three times he called his daughter's name, the young Amalekite appeared, and the soldier said decidedly: "Follow this man, I will take care of Nebsecht."
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Three times he called his daughter's name, the young Amalekite appeared, and the soldier said decidedly: "Follow this man, I will take care of Nebsecht."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He listened to the breathing of his companions, then he approached the poet, unfastened the ring which fettered his ankle to that of Nebsecht, and endeavored to wake the physician, but in vain.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Follow me!" cried he to the poet; he took Nebsecht on his shoulders, and went towards the spot near the stream which Uarda had indicated.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading "Follow me!" cried he to the poet; he took Nebsecht on his shoulders, and went towards the spot near the stream which Uarda had indicated.
Uarda
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From this reading "Follow me!" cried he to the poet; he took Nebsecht on his shoulders, and went towards the spot near the stream which Uarda had indicated.
unfastenedadjective
not closed or secured
From this reading He listened to the breathing of his companions, then he approached the poet, unfastened the ring which fettered his ankle to that of Nebsecht, and endeavored to wake the physician, but in vain.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He listened to the breathing of his companions, then he approached the poet, unfastened the ring which fettered his ankle to that of Nebsecht, and endeavored to wake the physician, but in vain.
wakeverbUS /weɪk/
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading He listened to the breathing of his companions, then he approached the poet, unfastened the ring which fettered his ankle to that of Nebsecht, and endeavored to wake the physician, but in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ere the moon was high in the heavens, while they were all sleeping, with the exception of Kaschta and Pentaur, the soldier rose softly.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Follow me!" cried he to the poet; he took Nebsecht on his shoulders, and went towards the spot near the stream which Uarda had indicated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ere the moon was high in the heavens, while they were all sleeping, with the exception of Kaschta and Pentaur, the soldier rose softly.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He listened to the breathing of his companions, then he approached the poet, unfastened the ring which fettered his ankle to that of Nebsecht, and endeavored to wake the physician, but in vain.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Ere the moon was high in the heavens, while they were all sleeping, with the exception of Kaschta and Pentaur, the soldier rose softly.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Three times he called his daughter's name, the young Amalekite appeared, and the soldier said decidedly: "Follow this man, I will take care of Nebsecht."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The hours passed gaily with the drinkers, then they grew more and more sleepy.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Three times he called his daughter's name, the young Amalekite appeared, and the soldier said decidedly: "Follow this man, I will take care of Nebsecht."
