used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The richest condiments and wines of various vintages were used in a familiar manner, and evinced that Manasseh was in no need of instruction in the art of feasting from even the travelled Marduk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The repast showed that Manasseh was as free in living as he was in thinking.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading A booth of four upright poles, covered with brush and leaves, made a shelter from the noon sun that was beating hot upon the stone parapets.
boothnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading A booth of four upright poles, covered with brush and leaves, made a shelter from the noon sun that was beating hot upon the stone parapets.
boothsnounUS /buːθs/
plural of “booth” — a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading A booth of four upright poles, covered with brush and leaves, made a shelter from the noon sun that was beating hot upon the stone parapets.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
condimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːndəmənts/
plural of “condiment” — a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment
From this reading The richest condiments and wines of various vintages were used in a familiar manner, and evinced that Manasseh was in no need of instruction in the art of feasting from even the travelled Marduk.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading A booth of four upright poles, covered with brush and leaves, made a shelter from the noon sun that was beating hot upon the stone parapets.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
divisible by two
From this reading The richest condiments and wines of various vintages were used in a familiar manner, and evinced that Manasseh was in no need of instruction in the art of feasting from even the travelled Marduk.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading The richest condiments and wines of various vintages were used in a familiar manner, and evinced that Manasseh was in no need of instruction in the art of feasting from even the travelled Marduk.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The richest condiments and wines of various vintages were used in a familiar manner, and evinced that Manasseh was in no need of instruction in the art of feasting from even the travelled Marduk.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
feasters
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From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading The richest condiments and wines of various vintages were used in a familiar manner, and evinced that Manasseh was in no need of instruction in the art of feasting from even the travelled Marduk.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A booth of four upright poles, covered with brush and leaves, made a shelter from the noon sun that was beating hot upon the stone parapets.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The repast showed that Manasseh was as free in living as he was in thinking.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The repast showed that Manasseh was as free in living as he was in thinking.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading A booth of four upright poles, covered with brush and leaves, made a shelter from the noon sun that was beating hot upon the stone parapets.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading The richest condiments and wines of various vintages were used in a familiar manner, and evinced that Manasseh was in no need of instruction in the art of feasting from even the travelled Marduk.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
Jehosaphat
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From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A booth of four upright poles, covered with brush and leaves, made a shelter from the noon sun that was beating hot upon the stone parapets.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The repast showed that Manasseh was as free in living as he was in thinking.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A booth of four upright poles, covered with brush and leaves, made a shelter from the noon sun that was beating hot upon the stone parapets.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
Manasseh
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From this reading The repast showed that Manasseh was as free in living as he was in thinking.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The richest condiments and wines of various vintages were used in a familiar manner, and evinced that Manasseh was in no need of instruction in the art of feasting from even the travelled Marduk.
Marduknoun
the chief Babylonian god; his consort was Sarpanitu
From this reading The richest condiments and wines of various vintages were used in a familiar manner, and evinced that Manasseh was in no need of instruction in the art of feasting from even the travelled Marduk.
the force of workers available
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The richest condiments and wines of various vintages were used in a familiar manner, and evinced that Manasseh was in no need of instruction in the art of feasting from even the travelled Marduk.
not any; not one
From this reading The richest condiments and wines of various vintages were used in a familiar manner, and evinced that Manasseh was in no need of instruction in the art of feasting from even the travelled Marduk.
the middle of the day
From this reading A booth of four upright poles, covered with brush and leaves, made a shelter from the noon sun that was beating hot upon the stone parapets.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
Olivet
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From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
parapets
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From this reading A booth of four upright poles, covered with brush and leaves, made a shelter from the noon sun that was beating hot upon the stone parapets.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
by chance
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading A booth of four upright poles, covered with brush and leaves, made a shelter from the noon sun that was beating hot upon the stone parapets.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The repast showed that Manasseh was as free in living as he was in thinking.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading The richest condiments and wines of various vintages were used in a familiar manner, and evinced that Manasseh was in no need of instruction in the art of feasting from even the travelled Marduk.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
roundaboutadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
SamaritannounUS /səˈmerɪtən/
a member of the people inhabiting Samaria in biblical times
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading A booth of four upright poles, covered with brush and leaves, made a shelter from the noon sun that was beating hot upon the stone parapets.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The repast showed that Manasseh was as free in living as he was in thinking.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
streamersnounUS /ˈstriːmərz/
plural of “streamer” — light that streams
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A booth of four upright poles, covered with brush and leaves, made a shelter from the noon sun that was beating hot upon the stone parapets.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The repast showed that Manasseh was as free in living as he was in thinking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
in the direction of
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading The richest condiments and wines of various vintages were used in a familiar manner, and evinced that Manasseh was in no need of instruction in the art of feasting from even the travelled Marduk.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A booth of four upright poles, covered with brush and leaves, made a shelter from the noon sun that was beating hot upon the stone parapets.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading A booth of four upright poles, covered with brush and leaves, made a shelter from the noon sun that was beating hot upon the stone parapets.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The richest condiments and wines of various vintages were used in a familiar manner, and evinced that Manasseh was in no need of instruction in the art of feasting from even the travelled Marduk.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The richest condiments and wines of various vintages were used in a familiar manner, and evinced that Manasseh was in no need of instruction in the art of feasting from even the travelled Marduk.
vintagesnounUS /ˈvɪntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “vintage” — a season's yield of wine from a vineyard
From this reading The richest condiments and wines of various vintages were used in a familiar manner, and evinced that Manasseh was in no need of instruction in the art of feasting from even the travelled Marduk.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A booth of four upright poles, covered with brush and leaves, made a shelter from the noon sun that was beating hot upon the stone parapets.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The richest condiments and wines of various vintages were used in a familiar manner, and evinced that Manasseh was in no need of instruction in the art of feasting from even the travelled Marduk.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The perfect day overhead, the magnificent landscape of the hills roundabout Jerusalem, a Samaritan banner far off towards the north, which waved its harmless defiance to the streamers that floated from the hundreds of booths in the Valley of Jehosaphat and on the slopes of Olivet--and perhaps the generous flow and mixture of wines--warmed the hearts of the young feasters into familiarity and confidence.
winesnounUS /waɪnz/
plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading The richest condiments and wines of various vintages were used in a familiar manner, and evinced that Manasseh was in no need of instruction in the art of feasting from even the travelled Marduk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A booth of four upright poles, covered with brush and leaves, made a shelter from the noon sun that was beating hot upon the stone parapets.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The two young men turned in at a little gateway leading from the street, entered a small court, and climbed a stone stairway that ran up the outside of the building to the roof.
