how long something has existed
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
(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 At least it is certain that even before I dipped me in the Fire of Life, the most of learning and all human loveliness were mine.
in addition
From this reading I know also that it was my mission to bring Egypt to the dust, and did I not bring it to the dust, smiting to its heart through proud Sidon, and Cyprus, Aphrodite's home?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
Aphrodite'snounUS /ˌæfrəˈdaɪtiz/
possessive form of “aphrodite” — goddess of love and beauty and daughter of Zeus in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Venus
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
Ayesha
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From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
battle-ground
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From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
have
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
for the reason that
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At least it is certain that even before I dipped me in the Fire of Life, the most of learning and all human loveliness were mine.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
brought into existence
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I know also that it was my mission to bring Egypt to the dust, and did I not bring it to the dust, smiting to its heart through proud Sidon, and Cyprus, Aphrodite's home?
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading At least it is certain that even before I dipped me in the Fire of Life, the most of learning and all human loveliness were mine.
a young person of either sex
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
CyprusnounUS /ˈsaɪprəs/
a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin
From this reading I know also that it was my mission to bring Egypt to the dust, and did I not bring it to the dust, smiting to its heart through proud Sidon, and Cyprus, Aphrodite's home?
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I know also that it was my mission to bring Egypt to the dust, and did I not bring it to the dust, smiting to its heart through proud Sidon, and Cyprus, Aphrodite's home?
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading At least it is certain that even before I dipped me in the Fire of Life, the most of learning and all human loveliness were mine.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
remove the dust from
From this reading I know also that it was my mission to bring Egypt to the dust, and did I not bring it to the dust, smiting to its heart through proud Sidon, and Cyprus, Aphrodite's home?
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 I know also that it was my mission to bring Egypt to the dust, and did I not bring it to the dust, smiting to its heart through proud Sidon, and Cyprus, Aphrodite's home?
divisible by two
From this reading At least it is certain that even before I dipped me in the Fire of Life, the most of learning and all human loveliness were mine.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
fabledadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbəld/
celebrated in fable or legend
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
fancy-wrought
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From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
start firing a weapon
From this reading At least it is certain that even before I dipped me in the Fire of Life, the most of learning and all human loveliness were mine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I know also that it was my mission to bring Egypt to the dust, and did I not bring it to the dust, smiting to its heart through proud Sidon, and Cyprus, Aphrodite's home?
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I know also that it was my mission to bring Egypt to the dust, and did I not bring it to the dust, smiting to its heart through proud Sidon, and Cyprus, Aphrodite's home?
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading At least it is certain that even before I dipped me in the Fire of Life, the most of learning and all human loveliness were mine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
IsisnounUS /ˈaɪsəs/
Egyptian goddess of fertility; daughter of Geb; sister and wife of Osiris
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
set down according to a plan
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading At least it is certain that even before I dipped me in the Fire of Life, the most of learning and all human loveliness were mine.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading At least it is certain that even before I dipped me in the Fire of Life, the most of learning and all human loveliness were mine.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading At least it is certain that even before I dipped me in the Fire of Life, the most of learning and all human loveliness were mine.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
the force of workers available
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At least it is certain that even before I dipped me in the Fire of Life, the most of learning and all human loveliness were mine.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading I know also that it was my mission to bring Egypt to the dust, and did I not bring it to the dust, smiting to its heart through proud Sidon, and Cyprus, Aphrodite's home?
used to form the superlative
From this reading At least it is certain that even before I dipped me in the Fire of Life, the most of learning and all human loveliness were mine.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
Noot
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From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
on one occasion
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
Ozal
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From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
ProphetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading I know also that it was my mission to bring Egypt to the dust, and did I not bring it to the dust, smiting to its heart through proud Sidon, and Cyprus, Aphrodite's home?
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
SidonnounUS /ˈsaɪdən/
the main city of ancient Phoenicia
From this reading I know also that it was my mission to bring Egypt to the dust, and did I not bring it to the dust, smiting to its heart through proud Sidon, and Cyprus, Aphrodite's home?
smiting
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From this reading I know also that it was my mission to bring Egypt to the dust, and did I not bring it to the dust, smiting to its heart through proud Sidon, and Cyprus, Aphrodite's home?
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
trappingsnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋz/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
undyingadjectiveUS /ənˈdaɪɪŋ/
never dying
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal Such is the vision, such the dream that has haunted me through the centuries, and brooding over it from age to age, I, Ayesha, doubt not that in its substance it is true, though its trappings may be fancy-wrought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know also that it was my mission to bring Egypt to the dust, and did I not bring it to the dust, smiting to its heart through proud Sidon, and Cyprus, Aphrodite's home?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At least it is certain that even before I dipped me in the Fire of Life, the most of learning and all human loveliness were mine.
belonging to which person
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading At least this I know, that my spirit is the child of immortal Wisdom, such as once men believed that Isis held, as my undying shape is born of the beauty that is fabled Aphrodite's gift.
yokenounUS /joʊk/
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
From this reading And have I not for these deeds borne Aphrodite's curse, as, because of Aphrodite's yoke laid upon my helpless neck, I have borne and bear the curse of Isis, I whose destiny it is thus at once to be the instrument and sport of rival powers whose battle-ground is the heart of every one of us.
