afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
(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 "We are not so near it as we shall be later; but you will all see it after we get into the Red Sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How far is Mount Sinai from where we are now?" asked Mrs. Woolridge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We are not so near it as we shall be later; but you will all see it after we get into the Red Sea.
AsiaticnounUS /ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk/
a native or inhabitant of Asia
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I cannot tell you just how far it is at this moment, for my charts are in my cabin," replied Captain Ringgold.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
the formal act of approving
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We are not so near it as we shall be later; but you will all see it after we get into the Red Sea.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading "I cannot tell you just how far it is at this moment, for my charts are in my cabin," replied Captain Ringgold.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
CANALnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
cannot
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From this reading "I cannot tell you just how far it is at this moment, for my charts are in my cabin," replied Captain Ringgold.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "I cannot tell you just how far it is at this moment, for my charts are in my cabin," replied Captain Ringgold.
chartsnounUS /tʃɑːrts/
plural of “chart” — a visual display of information
From this reading "I cannot tell you just how far it is at this moment, for my charts are in my cabin," replied Captain Ringgold.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
a state at a particular time
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "How far is Mount Sinai from where we are now?" asked Mrs. Woolridge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "We are not so near it as we shall be later; but you will all see it after we get into the Red Sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
How
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From this reading "How far is Mount Sinai from where we are now?" asked Mrs. Woolridge.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I cannot tell you just how far it is at this moment, for my charts are in my cabin," replied Captain Ringgold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "We are not so near it as we shall be later; but you will all see it after we get into the Red Sea.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How far is Mount Sinai from where we are now?" asked Mrs. Woolridge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I cannot tell you just how far it is at this moment, for my charts are in my cabin," replied Captain Ringgold.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
and nothing more
From this reading "I cannot tell you just how far it is at this moment, for my charts are in my cabin," replied Captain Ringgold.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "We are not so near it as we shall be later; but you will all see it after we get into the Red Sea.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
a particular point in time
From this reading "I cannot tell you just how far it is at this moment, for my charts are in my cabin," replied Captain Ringgold.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
MosesnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
attach to a support
From this reading "How far is Mount Sinai from where we are now?" asked Mrs. Woolridge.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "How far is Mount Sinai from where we are now?" asked Mrs. Woolridge.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I cannot tell you just how far it is at this moment, for my charts are in my cabin," replied Captain Ringgold.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "We are not so near it as we shall be later; but you will all see it after we get into the Red Sea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We are not so near it as we shall be later; but you will all see it after we get into the Red Sea.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "How far is Mount Sinai from where we are now?" asked Mrs. Woolridge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
peninsulanounUS /pəˈnɪnsələ/
a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
proximitynounUS /prɑːkˈsɪməti/
the property of being close together
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "We are not so near it as we shall be later; but you will all see it after we get into the Red Sea.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I cannot tell you just how far it is at this moment, for my charts are in my cabin," replied Captain Ringgold.
Ringgold
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From this reading "I cannot tell you just how far it is at this moment, for my charts are in my cabin," replied Captain Ringgold.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "We are not so near it as we shall be later; but you will all see it after we get into the Red Sea.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "We are not so near it as we shall be later; but you will all see it after we get into the Red Sea.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "We are not so near it as we shall be later; but you will all see it after we get into the Red Sea.
SinainounUS /ˈsaɪnaɪ/
a mountain peak in the southern Sinai Peninsula (7,500 feet high); it is believed to be the peak on which Moses received the Ten Commandments
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "We are not so near it as we shall be later; but you will all see it after we get into the Red Sea.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
south-eastadverb
to, toward, or in the southeast
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
SUGGESTIONSnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
express in words
From this reading "I cannot tell you just how far it is at this moment, for my charts are in my cabin," replied Captain Ringgold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "How far is Mount Sinai from where we are now?" asked Mrs. Woolridge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
at the time that
From this reading There was something inspiring in this thought to the minds of the more religious members of the party when the commander announced the proximity of the sacred mountain after he had asked the blessing.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE CANAL AND ITS SUGGESTIONS The tourists had been up long enough to be in excellent condition for breakfast; and the Asiatic breezes from the south-east were cool and refreshing, for they came from the mountains of the peninsula of Sinai, where Moses had received the law from Heaven.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We are not so near it as we shall be later; but you will all see it after we get into the Red Sea.
Woolridge
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From this reading "How far is Mount Sinai from where we are now?" asked Mrs. Woolridge.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I cannot tell you just how far it is at this moment, for my charts are in my cabin," replied Captain Ringgold.
