used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
Abou
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From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
anew
From this reading "To horse again!" exclaimed M. Périères, who was in a state of great excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Complete quiet appeared to reign throughout the encampment, which had not yet awoke to life and movement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Complete quiet appeared to reign throughout the encampment, which had not yet awoke to life and movement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
BedouinnounUS /ˈbedoʊən/
a member of a nomadic tribe of Arabs
From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
camelsnounUS /ˈkæməlz/
plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Complete quiet appeared to reign throughout the encampment, which had not yet awoke to life and movement.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading It consisted of some thirty tents, pitched in a semi-circle in front of the spur of the mountain range of El-Hejaz.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
El-Hejaz
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From this reading It consisted of some thirty tents, pitched in a semi-circle in front of the spur of the mountain range of El-Hejaz.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading "To horse again!" exclaimed M. Périères, who was in a state of great excitement.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "To horse again!" exclaimed M. Périères, who was in a state of great excitement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It consisted of some thirty tents, pitched in a semi-circle in front of the spur of the mountain range of El-Hejaz.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "To horse again!" exclaimed M. Périères, who was in a state of great excitement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "To horse again!" exclaimed M. Périères, who was in a state of great excitement.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
ten 10s
From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It consisted of some thirty tents, pitched in a semi-circle in front of the spur of the mountain range of El-Hejaz.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It consisted of some thirty tents, pitched in a semi-circle in front of the spur of the mountain range of El-Hejaz.
and nothing more
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Complete quiet appeared to reign throughout the encampment, which had not yet awoke to life and movement.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "To horse again!" exclaimed M. Périères, who was in a state of great excitement.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It consisted of some thirty tents, pitched in a semi-circle in front of the spur of the mountain range of El-Hejaz.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Complete quiet appeared to reign throughout the encampment, which had not yet awoke to life and movement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Complete quiet appeared to reign throughout the encampment, which had not yet awoke to life and movement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading It consisted of some thirty tents, pitched in a semi-circle in front of the spur of the mountain range of El-Hejaz.
Périères
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From this reading "To horse again!" exclaimed M. Périères, who was in a state of great excitement.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Complete quiet appeared to reign throughout the encampment, which had not yet awoke to life and movement.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading It consisted of some thirty tents, pitched in a semi-circle in front of the spur of the mountain range of El-Hejaz.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading Complete quiet appeared to reign throughout the encampment, which had not yet awoke to life and movement.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
semi-circle
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From this reading It consisted of some thirty tents, pitched in a semi-circle in front of the spur of the mountain range of El-Hejaz.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It consisted of some thirty tents, pitched in a semi-circle in front of the spur of the mountain range of El-Hejaz.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading It consisted of some thirty tents, pitched in a semi-circle in front of the spur of the mountain range of El-Hejaz.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "To horse again!" exclaimed M. Périères, who was in a state of great excitement.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading It consisted of some thirty tents, pitched in a semi-circle in front of the spur of the mountain range of El-Hejaz.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading It consisted of some thirty tents, pitched in a semi-circle in front of the spur of the mountain range of El-Hejaz.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Complete quiet appeared to reign throughout the encampment, which had not yet awoke to life and movement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "To horse again!" exclaimed M. Périères, who was in a state of great excitement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
in or at the place that
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Complete quiet appeared to reign throughout the encampment, which had not yet awoke to life and movement.
which person or people
From this reading "To horse again!" exclaimed M. Périères, who was in a state of great excitement.
belonging to which person
From this reading A small clump of palms, whose tops were just gilded by the beams of the rising sun, could be discerned on the right in the midst of a tolerably fresh patch of verdure, where strayed at liberty a score of horses and camels.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The first rays of the sun, as Abou had said, unfolded to view, at a distance of about fifteen hundred yards, the Bedouin encampment.
but in spite of that
From this reading Complete quiet appeared to reign throughout the encampment, which had not yet awoke to life and movement.
