used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The veracious chronicler of the adventures of King Hiram is compelled to pass over in silence a period of several months.
above-namedadjective
mentioned or named earlier in the same text
From this reading On a certain day Solomon Ben Eli, innkeeper at Jericho, in the valley of the Lower Jordan, found all the above-named qualities of his disposition exercised to the utmost.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading The veracious chronicler of the adventures of King Hiram is compelled to pass over in silence a period of several months.
anew
From this reading We will follow it, however, from the point where it came again into the daylight of observation.
(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 On a certain day Solomon Ben Eli, innkeeper at Jericho, in the valley of the Lower Jordan, found all the above-named qualities of his disposition exercised to the utmost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
assiduitynoun
great and constant diligence and attention
From this reading Since men began to travel on the earth, innkeepers have been noted for the courtesy, tact, and assiduity with which they have reaped the rewards of their business.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On a certain day Solomon Ben Eli, innkeeper at Jericho, in the valley of the Lower Jordan, found all the above-named qualities of his disposition exercised to the utmost.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since men began to travel on the earth, innkeepers have been noted for the courtesy, tact, and assiduity with which they have reaped the rewards of their business.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Since men began to travel on the earth, innkeepers have been noted for the courtesy, tact, and assiduity with which they have reaped the rewards of their business.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading On a certain day Solomon Ben Eli, innkeeper at Jericho, in the valley of the Lower Jordan, found all the above-named qualities of his disposition exercised to the utmost.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Since men began to travel on the earth, innkeepers have been noted for the courtesy, tact, and assiduity with which they have reaped the rewards of their business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We will follow it, however, from the point where it came again into the daylight of observation.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
chroniclernounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪklər/
someone who writes chronicles
From this reading The veracious chronicler of the adventures of King Hiram is compelled to pass over in silence a period of several months.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading The veracious chronicler of the adventures of King Hiram is compelled to pass over in silence a period of several months.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Since men began to travel on the earth, innkeepers have been noted for the courtesy, tact, and assiduity with which they have reaped the rewards of their business.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On a certain day Solomon Ben Eli, innkeeper at Jericho, in the valley of the Lower Jordan, found all the above-named qualities of his disposition exercised to the utmost.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading We will follow it, however, from the point where it came again into the daylight of observation.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading On a certain day Solomon Ben Eli, innkeeper at Jericho, in the valley of the Lower Jordan, found all the above-named qualities of his disposition exercised to the utmost.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Since men began to travel on the earth, innkeepers have been noted for the courtesy, tact, and assiduity with which they have reaped the rewards of their business.
Eli
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From this reading On a certain day Solomon Ben Eli, innkeeper at Jericho, in the valley of the Lower Jordan, found all the above-named qualities of his disposition exercised to the utmost.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading On a certain day Solomon Ben Eli, innkeeper at Jericho, in the valley of the Lower Jordan, found all the above-named qualities of his disposition exercised to the utmost.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading We will follow it, however, from the point where it came again into the daylight of observation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
set up or found
From this reading On a certain day Solomon Ben Eli, innkeeper at Jericho, in the valley of the Lower Jordan, found all the above-named qualities of his disposition exercised to the utmost.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We will follow it, however, from the point where it came again into the daylight of observation.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
Hanno
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From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Since men began to travel on the earth, innkeepers have been noted for the courtesy, tact, and assiduity with which they have reaped the rewards of their business.
Hiram
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From this reading The veracious chronicler of the adventures of King Hiram is compelled to pass over in silence a period of several months.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On a certain day Solomon Ben Eli, innkeeper at Jericho, in the valley of the Lower Jordan, found all the above-named qualities of his disposition exercised to the utmost.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading We will follow it, however, from the point where it came again into the daylight of observation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The veracious chronicler of the adventures of King Hiram is compelled to pass over in silence a period of several months.
innkeepernounUS /ˈɪnkiːpər/
the owner or manager of an inn
From this reading On a certain day Solomon Ben Eli, innkeeper at Jericho, in the valley of the Lower Jordan, found all the above-named qualities of his disposition exercised to the utmost.
innkeepersnounUS /ˈɪnkiːpərz/
plural of “innkeeper” — the owner or manager of an inn
From this reading Since men began to travel on the earth, innkeepers have been noted for the courtesy, tact, and assiduity with which they have reaped the rewards of their business.
inscrutableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskruːtəbəl/
of an obscure nature
From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We will follow it, however, from the point where it came again into the daylight of observation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The veracious chronicler of the adventures of King Hiram is compelled to pass over in silence a period of several months.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We will follow it, however, from the point where it came again into the daylight of observation.
JerichonounUS /ˈdʒerɪkoʊ/
a village in Palestine near the north end of the Dead Sea; in the Old Testament it was the first place taken by the Israelites under Joshua as they entered the Promised Land
From this reading On a certain day Solomon Ben Eli, innkeeper at Jericho, in the valley of the Lower Jordan, found all the above-named qualities of his disposition exercised to the utmost.
JordannounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading On a certain day Solomon Ben Eli, innkeeper at Jericho, in the valley of the Lower Jordan, found all the above-named qualities of his disposition exercised to the utmost.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The veracious chronicler of the adventures of King Hiram is compelled to pass over in silence a period of several months.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading On a certain day Solomon Ben Eli, innkeeper at Jericho, in the valley of the Lower Jordan, found all the above-named qualities of his disposition exercised to the utmost.
the force of workers available
From this reading Since men began to travel on the earth, innkeepers have been noted for the courtesy, tact, and assiduity with which they have reaped the rewards of their business.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The veracious chronicler of the adventures of King Hiram is compelled to pass over in silence a period of several months.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Since men began to travel on the earth, innkeepers have been noted for the courtesy, tact, and assiduity with which they have reaped the rewards of their business.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading We will follow it, however, from the point where it came again into the daylight of observation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The veracious chronicler of the adventures of King Hiram is compelled to pass over in silence a period of several months.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Since men began to travel on the earth, innkeepers have been noted for the courtesy, tact, and assiduity with which they have reaped the rewards of their business.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The veracious chronicler of the adventures of King Hiram is compelled to pass over in silence a period of several months.
go across or through
From this reading The veracious chronicler of the adventures of King Hiram is compelled to pass over in silence a period of several months.
an amount of time
From this reading The veracious chronicler of the adventures of King Hiram is compelled to pass over in silence a period of several months.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading We will follow it, however, from the point where it came again into the daylight of observation.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading On a certain day Solomon Ben Eli, innkeeper at Jericho, in the valley of the Lower Jordan, found all the above-named qualities of his disposition exercised to the utmost.
reapedverbUS /riːpt/
past form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading Since men began to travel on the earth, innkeepers have been noted for the courtesy, tact, and assiduity with which they have reaped the rewards of their business.
rewardsnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrdz/
plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Since men began to travel on the earth, innkeepers have been noted for the courtesy, tact, and assiduity with which they have reaped the rewards of their business.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The veracious chronicler of the adventures of King Hiram is compelled to pass over in silence a period of several months.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The veracious chronicler of the adventures of King Hiram is compelled to pass over in silence a period of several months.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since men began to travel on the earth, innkeepers have been noted for the courtesy, tact, and assiduity with which they have reaped the rewards of their business.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading On a certain day Solomon Ben Eli, innkeeper at Jericho, in the valley of the Lower Jordan, found all the above-named qualities of his disposition exercised to the utmost.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading Since men began to travel on the earth, innkeepers have been noted for the courtesy, tact, and assiduity with which they have reaped the rewards of their business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The veracious chronicler of the adventures of King Hiram is compelled to pass over in silence a period of several months.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Since men began to travel on the earth, innkeepers have been noted for the courtesy, tact, and assiduity with which they have reaped the rewards of their business.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since men began to travel on the earth, innkeepers have been noted for the courtesy, tact, and assiduity with which they have reaped the rewards of their business.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The veracious chronicler of the adventures of King Hiram is compelled to pass over in silence a period of several months.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Since men began to travel on the earth, innkeepers have been noted for the courtesy, tact, and assiduity with which they have reaped the rewards of their business.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading On a certain day Solomon Ben Eli, innkeeper at Jericho, in the valley of the Lower Jordan, found all the above-named qualities of his disposition exercised to the utmost.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading On a certain day Solomon Ben Eli, innkeeper at Jericho, in the valley of the Lower Jordan, found all the above-named qualities of his disposition exercised to the utmost.
veraciousadjective
habitually speaking the truth
From this reading The veracious chronicler of the adventures of King Hiram is compelled to pass over in silence a period of several months.
waryadjectiveUS /ˈweri/
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We will follow it, however, from the point where it came again into the daylight of observation.
in or at the place that
From this reading We will follow it, however, from the point where it came again into the daylight of observation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Since men began to travel on the earth, innkeepers have been noted for the courtesy, tact, and assiduity with which they have reaped the rewards of their business.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As certain rivers disappear, and flow for a distance beneath the ground, so the course of events, as directed by the discreet and wary Hanno, was for a while inscrutable.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We will follow it, however, from the point where it came again into the daylight of observation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since men began to travel on the earth, innkeepers have been noted for the courtesy, tact, and assiduity with which they have reaped the rewards of their business.
