used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the meal she rose abruptly and summoned two bearers, who set up a collapsible canvas bathtub in one of the huts.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
quickly and without warning
From this reading After the meal she rose abruptly and summoned two bearers, who set up a collapsible canvas bathtub in one of the huts.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the meal she rose abruptly and summoned two bearers, who set up a collapsible canvas bathtub in one of the huts.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
AlinounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She disturbed him, too, as an intimation of that world which lay beyond, awaiting him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the meal she rose abruptly and summoned two bearers, who set up a collapsible canvas bathtub in one of the huts.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She disturbed him, too, as an intimation of that world which lay beyond, awaiting him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading She disturbed him, too, as an intimation of that world which lay beyond, awaiting him.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
bathtubnounUS /ˈbæθtəb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading After the meal she rose abruptly and summoned two bearers, who set up a collapsible canvas bathtub in one of the huts.
bearersnounUS /ˈberərz/
plural of “bearer” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading After the meal she rose abruptly and summoned two bearers, who set up a collapsible canvas bathtub in one of the huts.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading She disturbed him, too, as an intimation of that world which lay beyond, awaiting him.
bonyadjectiveUS /ˈboʊni/
being very thin
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then in silence they returned to their work, disturbed and puzzled by the odd feeling of suspense she left in passing.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading After the meal she rose abruptly and summoned two bearers, who set up a collapsible canvas bathtub in one of the huts.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
collapsibleadjectiveUS /kəˈlæpsəbəl/
capable of collapsing or being collapsed
From this reading After the meal she rose abruptly and summoned two bearers, who set up a collapsible canvas bathtub in one of the huts.
having the place or position changed
From this reading She disturbed him, too, as an intimation of that world which lay beyond, awaiting him.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading When she had gone, the three of them--Swanson, Naomi and Philip--stood at the gate of the enclosure looking after the procession until the last of the bearers was swallowed up in the thick shadows of the forest.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Then in silence they returned to their work, disturbed and puzzled by the odd feeling of suspense she left in passing.
field-marshal
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From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading When she had gone, the three of them--Swanson, Naomi and Philip--stood at the gate of the enclosure looking after the procession until the last of the bearers was swallowed up in the thick shadows of the forest.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When she had gone, the three of them--Swanson, Naomi and Philip--stood at the gate of the enclosure looking after the procession until the last of the bearers was swallowed up in the thick shadows of the forest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She disturbed him, too, as an intimation of that world which lay beyond, awaiting him.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading After the meal she rose abruptly and summoned two bearers, who set up a collapsible canvas bathtub in one of the huts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the meal she rose abruptly and summoned two bearers, who set up a collapsible canvas bathtub in one of the huts.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading She disturbed him, too, as an intimation of that world which lay beyond, awaiting him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
immediately past
From this reading When she had gone, the three of them--Swanson, Naomi and Philip--stood at the gate of the enclosure looking after the procession until the last of the bearers was swallowed up in the thick shadows of the forest.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She disturbed him, too, as an intimation of that world which lay beyond, awaiting him.
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 Then in silence they returned to their work, disturbed and puzzled by the odd feeling of suspense she left in passing.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading When she had gone, the three of them--Swanson, Naomi and Philip--stood at the gate of the enclosure looking after the procession until the last of the bearers was swallowed up in the thick shadows of the forest.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading After the meal she rose abruptly and summoned two bearers, who set up a collapsible canvas bathtub in one of the huts.
NaominounUS /neɪˈoʊmi/
the mother-in-law of Ruth whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament
From this reading When she had gone, the three of them--Swanson, Naomi and Philip--stood at the gate of the enclosure looking after the procession until the last of the bearers was swallowed up in the thick shadows of the forest.
not divisible by two
From this reading Then in silence they returned to their work, disturbed and puzzled by the odd feeling of suspense she left in passing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She disturbed him, too, as an intimation of that world which lay beyond, awaiting him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After the meal she rose abruptly and summoned two bearers, who set up a collapsible canvas bathtub in one of the huts.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Then in silence they returned to their work, disturbed and puzzled by the odd feeling of suspense she left in passing.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading When she had gone, the three of them--Swanson, Naomi and Philip--stood at the gate of the enclosure looking after the procession until the last of the bearers was swallowed up in the thick shadows of the forest.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading When she had gone, the three of them--Swanson, Naomi and Philip--stood at the gate of the enclosure looking after the procession until the last of the bearers was swallowed up in the thick shadows of the forest.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Then in silence they returned to their work, disturbed and puzzled by the odd feeling of suspense she left in passing.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Then in silence they returned to their work, disturbed and puzzled by the odd feeling of suspense she left in passing.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading After the meal she rose abruptly and summoned two bearers, who set up a collapsible canvas bathtub in one of the huts.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After the meal she rose abruptly and summoned two bearers, who set up a collapsible canvas bathtub in one of the huts.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading When she had gone, the three of them--Swanson, Naomi and Philip--stood at the gate of the enclosure looking after the procession until the last of the bearers was swallowed up in the thick shadows of the forest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She disturbed him, too, as an intimation of that world which lay beyond, awaiting him.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Then in silence they returned to their work, disturbed and puzzled by the odd feeling of suspense she left in passing.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When she had gone, the three of them--Swanson, Naomi and Philip--stood at the gate of the enclosure looking after the procession until the last of the bearers was swallowed up in the thick shadows of the forest.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading After the meal she rose abruptly and summoned two bearers, who set up a collapsible canvas bathtub in one of the huts.
summoningnounUS /ˈsʌmənɪŋ/
calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading Then in silence they returned to their work, disturbed and puzzled by the odd feeling of suspense she left in passing.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading When she had gone, the three of them--Swanson, Naomi and Philip--stood at the gate of the enclosure looking after the procession until the last of the bearers was swallowed up in the thick shadows of the forest.
SwansonnounUS /ˈswɑːnsən/
United States actress in many silent films (1899-1983)
From this reading When she had gone, the three of them--Swanson, Naomi and Philip--stood at the gate of the enclosure looking after the procession until the last of the bearers was swallowed up in the thick shadows of the forest.
thankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She disturbed him, too, as an intimation of that world which lay beyond, awaiting him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the meal she rose abruptly and summoned two bearers, who set up a collapsible canvas bathtub in one of the huts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then in silence they returned to their work, disturbed and puzzled by the odd feeling of suspense she left in passing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When she had gone, the three of them--Swanson, Naomi and Philip--stood at the gate of the enclosure looking after the procession until the last of the bearers was swallowed up in the thick shadows of the forest.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading When she had gone, the three of them--Swanson, Naomi and Philip--stood at the gate of the enclosure looking after the procession until the last of the bearers was swallowed up in the thick shadows of the forest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When she had gone, the three of them--Swanson, Naomi and Philip--stood at the gate of the enclosure looking after the procession until the last of the bearers was swallowed up in the thick shadows of the forest.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then in silence they returned to their work, disturbed and puzzled by the odd feeling of suspense she left in passing.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She disturbed him, too, as an intimation of that world which lay beyond, awaiting him.
create by training and teaching
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After the meal she rose abruptly and summoned two bearers, who set up a collapsible canvas bathtub in one of the huts.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When she had gone, the three of them--Swanson, Naomi and Philip--stood at the gate of the enclosure looking after the procession until the last of the bearers was swallowed up in the thick shadows of the forest.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After the meal she rose abruptly and summoned two bearers, who set up a collapsible canvas bathtub in one of the huts.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she had gone, the three of them--Swanson, Naomi and Philip--stood at the gate of the enclosure looking after the procession until the last of the bearers was swallowed up in the thick shadows of the forest.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
at the time that
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She disturbed him, too, as an intimation of that world which lay beyond, awaiting him.
which person or people
From this reading After the meal she rose abruptly and summoned two bearers, who set up a collapsible canvas bathtub in one of the huts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When they had filled it with water and she had bathed, she slept for an hour, and then, summoning the Arab, Ali, set the train of bearers in order with the air of a field-marshal, and thanking her hosts, started her caravan on its way through the forest, herself at the head, walking strongly, her short skirt slipping about her bony knees.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Then in silence they returned to their work, disturbed and puzzled by the odd feeling of suspense she left in passing.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She disturbed him, too, as an intimation of that world which lay beyond, awaiting him.
