Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The deep blue sky was without a cloud, and the insects, hidden in the roadside grass, hummed in the heat.

in the past

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE TRIP TO JERUSALEM The road to Jerusalem stretched white and hot in the blazing sunshine.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

shining intensely

From this reading THE TRIP TO JERUSALEM The road to Jerusalem stretched white and hot in the blazing sunshine.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The deep blue sky was without a cloud, and the insects, hidden in the roadside grass, hummed in the heat.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading The deep blue sky was without a cloud, and the insects, hidden in the roadside grass, hummed in the heat.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The deep blue sky was without a cloud, and the insects, hidden in the roadside grass, hummed in the heat.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

remove the dust from

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything was interesting this morning to Naomi.

a short vivid experience

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The deep blue sky was without a cloud, and the insects, hidden in the roadside grass, hummed in the heat.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The deep blue sky was without a cloud, and the insects, hidden in the roadside grass, hummed in the heat.

plural of “helmet” — armor plate that protects the head

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

not accessible to view

From this reading The deep blue sky was without a cloud, and the insects, hidden in the roadside grass, hummed in the heat.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

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 THE TRIP TO JERUSALEM The road to Jerusalem stretched white and hot in the blazing sunshine.

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From this reading The deep blue sky was without a cloud, and the insects, hidden in the roadside grass, hummed in the heat.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE TRIP TO JERUSALEM The road to Jerusalem stretched white and hot in the blazing sunshine.

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading The deep blue sky was without a cloud, and the insects, hidden in the roadside grass, hummed in the heat.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Everything was interesting this morning to Naomi.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading THE TRIP TO JERUSALEM The road to Jerusalem stretched white and hot in the blazing sunshine.

a boy or man

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

a particular point in time

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Everything was interesting this morning to Naomi.

in motion

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

the mother-in-law of Ruth whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

and nothing more

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE TRIP TO JERUSALEM The road to Jerusalem stretched white and hot in the blazing sunshine.

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading The deep blue sky was without a cloud, and the insects, hidden in the roadside grass, hummed in the heat.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The deep blue sky was without a cloud, and the insects, hidden in the roadside grass, hummed in the heat.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading THE TRIP TO JERUSALEM The road to Jerusalem stretched white and hot in the blazing sunshine.

a lightweight cord

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

the rays of the sun

From this reading THE TRIP TO JERUSALEM The road to Jerusalem stretched white and hot in the blazing sunshine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE TRIP TO JERUSALEM The road to Jerusalem stretched white and hot in the blazing sunshine.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Everything was interesting this morning to Naomi.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE TRIP TO JERUSALEM The road to Jerusalem stretched white and hot in the blazing sunshine.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading THE TRIP TO JERUSALEM The road to Jerusalem stretched white and hot in the blazing sunshine.

an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The deep blue sky was without a cloud, and the insects, hidden in the roadside grass, hummed in the heat.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE TRIP TO JERUSALEM The road to Jerusalem stretched white and hot in the blazing sunshine.

which person or people

From this reading A cloud of dust in the distance told that the three Roman soldiers who, only a moment ago, it seemed, had galloped past the slowly moving ox cart, were nearing their destination, the Holy City.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Naomi had watched the glitter of their helmets and the flashing of their bright lances with the same interest she had given to a string of melancholy gray camels led along the road by a country lad in his cool white tunic and broad red leather belt.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The deep blue sky was without a cloud, and the insects, hidden in the roadside grass, hummed in the heat.