used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The teachers, carrying between them a package at which they cast mysterious glances now and then, conducted me to the foot of the Nazarene range.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Elias sorrowfully said farewell at the mission gate.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The teachers, carrying between them a package at which they cast mysterious glances now and then, conducted me to the foot of the Nazarene range.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Half certain of what the bundle contained, I did not open it until noonday overtook me, well out on the plain.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The teachers, carrying between them a package at which they cast mysterious glances now and then, conducted me to the foot of the Nazarene range.
put or send forth
From this reading The teachers, carrying between them a package at which they cast mysterious glances now and then, conducted me to the foot of the Nazarene range.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Half certain of what the bundle contained, I did not open it until noonday overtook me, well out on the plain.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The teachers, carrying between them a package at which they cast mysterious glances now and then, conducted me to the foot of the Nazarene range.
gotten under control
From this reading Half certain of what the bundle contained, I did not open it until noonday overtook me, well out on the plain.
the act of departing
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Half certain of what the bundle contained, I did not open it until noonday overtook me, well out on the plain.
EliasnounUS /əˈlaɪəs/
plural of “elia” — English essayist (1775-1834)
From this reading Elias sorrowfully said farewell at the mission gate.
Esdraelon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
divisible by two
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Elias sorrowfully said farewell at the mission gate.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The teachers, carrying between them a package at which they cast mysterious glances now and then, conducted me to the foot of the Nazarene range.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Elias sorrowfully said farewell at the mission gate.
Gineen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading The teachers, carrying between them a package at which they cast mysterious glances now and then, conducted me to the foot of the Nazarene range.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
guidingadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
exerting control or influence
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half certain of what the bundle contained, I did not open it until noonday overtook me, well out on the plain.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Half certain of what the bundle contained, I did not open it until noonday overtook me, well out on the plain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Half certain of what the bundle contained, I did not open it until noonday overtook me, well out on the plain.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The teachers, carrying between them a package at which they cast mysterious glances now and then, conducted me to the foot of the Nazarene range.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Elias sorrowfully said farewell at the mission gate.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The teachers, carrying between them a package at which they cast mysterious glances now and then, conducted me to the foot of the Nazarene range.
Nazarenenoun
a member of a group of Jews who (during the early history of the Christian Church) accepted Jesus as the Messiah
From this reading The teachers, carrying between them a package at which they cast mysterious glances now and then, conducted me to the foot of the Nazarene range.
Nehmé
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading Half certain of what the bundle contained, I did not open it until noonday overtook me, well out on the plain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Half certain of what the bundle contained, I did not open it until noonday overtook me, well out on the plain.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The teachers, carrying between them a package at which they cast mysterious glances now and then, conducted me to the foot of the Nazarene range.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Half certain of what the bundle contained, I did not open it until noonday overtook me, well out on the plain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Half certain of what the bundle contained, I did not open it until noonday overtook me, well out on the plain.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The teachers, carrying between them a package at which they cast mysterious glances now and then, conducted me to the foot of the Nazarene range.
go across or through
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The teachers, carrying between them a package at which they cast mysterious glances now and then, conducted me to the foot of the Nazarene range.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
routverbUS /raʊt/
cause to flee
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Elias sorrowfully said farewell at the mission gate.
Shukry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
sorrowfullyadverb
in a sorrowful manner
From this reading Elias sorrowfully said farewell at the mission gate.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The teachers, carrying between them a package at which they cast mysterious glances now and then, conducted me to the foot of the Nazarene range.
tearfullyadverbUS /ˈtɪrfəli/
with tears; in a tearful manner
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The teachers, carrying between them a package at which they cast mysterious glances now and then, conducted me to the foot of the Nazarene range.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The teachers, carrying between them a package at which they cast mysterious glances now and then, conducted me to the foot of the Nazarene range.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The teachers, carrying between them a package at which they cast mysterious glances now and then, conducted me to the foot of the Nazarene range.
push forcefully
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sun, rising red and clear next morning, put to rout even the protests of Nehmé and Shukry against my departure on Sunday.
tracklessadjective
having no tracks
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Half certain of what the bundle contained, I did not open it until noonday overtook me, well out on the plain.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Pointing out a guiding mountain peak that rose above Gineen, far across the trackless plain of Esdraelon, they bade me good-by almost tearfully, thrust the package into my hands, and turned back up the mountain pass.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Half certain of what the bundle contained, I did not open it until noonday overtook me, well out on the plain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Half certain of what the bundle contained, I did not open it until noonday overtook me, well out on the plain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The teachers, carrying between them a package at which they cast mysterious glances now and then, conducted me to the foot of the Nazarene range.
