used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
anew
From this reading It seemed as if the ecclesiastical hives of half the cities of Phoenicia had swarmed along the coast, and lit again on the rock of Tyre.
Ahimelek
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From this reading An unusual throng filled the streets and the Great Square when the king returned from the house of Ahimelek to his own palace.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It seemed as if the ecclesiastical hives of half the cities of Phoenicia had swarmed along the coast, and lit again on the rock of Tyre.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Some of these priests, with unkempt hair and mad eyes, were haranguing the crowd; others were engaged in excited debate among themselves.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An unusual throng filled the streets and the Great Square when the king returned from the house of Ahimelek to his own palace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An unusual throng filled the streets and the Great Square when the king returned from the house of Ahimelek to his own palace.
arknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as if the ecclesiastical hives of half the cities of Phoenicia had swarmed along the coast, and lit again on the rock of Tyre.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It seemed as if the ecclesiastical hives of half the cities of Phoenicia had swarmed along the coast, and lit again on the rock of Tyre.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading It seemed as if the ecclesiastical hives of half the cities of Phoenicia had swarmed along the coast, and lit again on the rock of Tyre.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Some of these priests, with unkempt hair and mad eyes, were haranguing the crowd; others were engaged in excited debate among themselves.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading Some of these priests, with unkempt hair and mad eyes, were haranguing the crowd; others were engaged in excited debate among themselves.
ecclesiasticaladjectiveUS /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪkəl/
of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)
From this reading It seemed as if the ecclesiastical hives of half the cities of Phoenicia had swarmed along the coast, and lit again on the rock of Tyre.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Some of these priests, with unkempt hair and mad eyes, were haranguing the crowd; others were engaged in excited debate among themselves.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Priests were everywhere.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Some of these priests, with unkempt hair and mad eyes, were haranguing the crowd; others were engaged in excited debate among themselves.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Some of these priests, with unkempt hair and mad eyes, were haranguing the crowd; others were engaged in excited debate among themselves.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading An unusual throng filled the streets and the Great Square when the king returned from the house of Ahimelek to his own palace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An unusual throng filled the streets and the Great Square when the king returned from the house of Ahimelek to his own palace.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading An unusual throng filled the streets and the Great Square when the king returned from the house of Ahimelek to his own palace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed as if the ecclesiastical hives of half the cities of Phoenicia had swarmed along the coast, and lit again on the rock of Tyre.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Some of these priests, with unkempt hair and mad eyes, were haranguing the crowd; others were engaged in excited debate among themselves.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It seemed as if the ecclesiastical hives of half the cities of Phoenicia had swarmed along the coast, and lit again on the rock of Tyre.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
haranguingverbUS /hərˈæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “harangue” — deliver a harangue to; address forcefully
From this reading Some of these priests, with unkempt hair and mad eyes, were haranguing the crowd; others were engaged in excited debate among themselves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An unusual throng filled the streets and the Great Square when the king returned from the house of Ahimelek to his own palace.
hivesnounUS /haɪvz/
an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs
From this reading It seemed as if the ecclesiastical hives of half the cities of Phoenicia had swarmed along the coast, and lit again on the rock of Tyre.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading An unusual throng filled the streets and the Great Square when the king returned from the house of Ahimelek to his own palace.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if the ecclesiastical hives of half the cities of Phoenicia had swarmed along the coast, and lit again on the rock of Tyre.
an instinctive motive
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some of these priests, with unkempt hair and mad eyes, were haranguing the crowd; others were engaged in excited debate among themselves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if the ecclesiastical hives of half the cities of Phoenicia had swarmed along the coast, and lit again on the rock of Tyre.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading An unusual throng filled the streets and the Great Square when the king returned from the house of Ahimelek to his own palace.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
provided with artificial light
From this reading It seemed as if the ecclesiastical hives of half the cities of Phoenicia had swarmed along the coast, and lit again on the rock of Tyre.
roused to anger
From this reading Some of these priests, with unkempt hair and mad eyes, were haranguing the crowd; others were engaged in excited debate among themselves.
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 The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An unusual throng filled the streets and the Great Square when the king returned from the house of Ahimelek to his own palace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It seemed as if the ecclesiastical hives of half the cities of Phoenicia had swarmed along the coast, and lit again on the rock of Tyre.
others
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From this reading Some of these priests, with unkempt hair and mad eyes, were haranguing the crowd; others were engaged in excited debate among themselves.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading An unusual throng filled the streets and the Great Square when the king returned from the house of Ahimelek to his own palace.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading An unusual throng filled the streets and the Great Square when the king returned from the house of Ahimelek to his own palace.
palanquinnoun
a closed litter carried on the shoulders of four bearers
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
PhoenicianounUS /fəˈniːʃə/
an ancient maritime country (a collection of city states) at eastern end of the Mediterranean
From this reading It seemed as if the ecclesiastical hives of half the cities of Phoenicia had swarmed along the coast, and lit again on the rock of Tyre.
PriestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Priests were everywhere.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading An unusual throng filled the streets and the Great Square when the king returned from the house of Ahimelek to his own palace.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It seemed as if the ecclesiastical hives of half the cities of Phoenicia had swarmed along the coast, and lit again on the rock of Tyre.
only a very short time before
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if the ecclesiastical hives of half the cities of Phoenicia had swarmed along the coast, and lit again on the rock of Tyre.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of these priests, with unkempt hair and mad eyes, were haranguing the crowd; others were engaged in excited debate among themselves.
make square
From this reading An unusual throng filled the streets and the Great Square when the king returned from the house of Ahimelek to his own palace.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading An unusual throng filled the streets and the Great Square when the king returned from the house of Ahimelek to his own palace.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading It seemed as if the ecclesiastical hives of half the cities of Phoenicia had swarmed along the coast, and lit again on the rock of Tyre.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An unusual throng filled the streets and the Great Square when the king returned from the house of Ahimelek to his own palace.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Some of these priests, with unkempt hair and mad eyes, were haranguing the crowd; others were engaged in excited debate among themselves.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Some of these priests, with unkempt hair and mad eyes, were haranguing the crowd; others were engaged in excited debate among themselves.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading An unusual throng filled the streets and the Great Square when the king returned from the house of Ahimelek to his own palace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An unusual throng filled the streets and the Great Square when the king returned from the house of Ahimelek to his own palace.
TyrenounUS /taɪr/
a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks
From this reading It seemed as if the ecclesiastical hives of half the cities of Phoenicia had swarmed along the coast, and lit again on the rock of Tyre.
unkemptadjectiveUS /ənˈkempt/
not neatly combed
From this reading Some of these priests, with unkempt hair and mad eyes, were haranguing the crowd; others were engaged in excited debate among themselves.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading An unusual throng filled the streets and the Great Square when the king returned from the house of Ahimelek to his own palace.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Priests were everywhere.
at the time that
From this reading An unusual throng filled the streets and the Great Square when the king returned from the house of Ahimelek to his own palace.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The palanquin of the king moved among the people as if it were the ark of some strange religion; for, while a few glanced at it with respect, many regarded it with rage, and scarcely restrained the impulse to lay violent hands upon it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some of these priests, with unkempt hair and mad eyes, were haranguing the crowd; others were engaged in excited debate among themselves.
