used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
(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 ALL THE WORLD COMES VISITING It was the winter season in Palestine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the darkness and despair that followed her trip to the Pool of Bethesda, Naomi had not cared what the weather might be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had listened with indifference to the whistling, roaring wind-storm that had come suddenly one night in October telling the weather-wise that summer was over and the rainy season at hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the darkness and despair that followed her trip to the Pool of Bethesda, Naomi had not cared what the weather might be.
Bethesda
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From this reading In the darkness and despair that followed her trip to the Pool of Bethesda, Naomi had not cared what the weather might be.
braziernounUS /ˈbreɪziər/
large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading In the darkness and despair that followed her trip to the Pool of Bethesda, Naomi had not cared what the weather might be.
charcoalnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrkoʊl/
a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had listened with indifference to the whistling, roaring wind-storm that had come suddenly one night in October telling the weather-wise that summer was over and the rainy season at hand.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading ALL THE WORLD COMES VISITING It was the winter season in Palestine.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the darkness and despair that followed her trip to the Pool of Bethesda, Naomi had not cared what the weather might be.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading In the darkness and despair that followed her trip to the Pool of Bethesda, Naomi had not cared what the weather might be.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
one or the other of two
From this reading Even the excitement of Ezra and Jonas over a slight fall of snow, the first either one had ever seen, had failed to rouse her.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the excitement of Ezra and Jonas over a slight fall of snow, the first either one had ever seen, had failed to rouse her.
at any time
From this reading Even the excitement of Ezra and Jonas over a slight fall of snow, the first either one had ever seen, had failed to rouse her.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Even the excitement of Ezra and Jonas over a slight fall of snow, the first either one had ever seen, had failed to rouse her.
EzranounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
From this reading Even the excitement of Ezra and Jonas over a slight fall of snow, the first either one had ever seen, had failed to rouse her.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Even the excitement of Ezra and Jonas over a slight fall of snow, the first either one had ever seen, had failed to rouse her.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Even the excitement of Ezra and Jonas over a slight fall of snow, the first either one had ever seen, had failed to rouse her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Even the excitement of Ezra and Jonas over a slight fall of snow, the first either one had ever seen, had failed to rouse her.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In the darkness and despair that followed her trip to the Pool of Bethesda, Naomi had not cared what the weather might be.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the darkness and despair that followed her trip to the Pool of Bethesda, Naomi had not cared what the weather might be.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She had listened with indifference to the whistling, roaring wind-storm that had come suddenly one night in October telling the weather-wise that summer was over and the rainy season at hand.
heededverbUS /ˈhiːdəd/
past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the darkness and despair that followed her trip to the Pool of Bethesda, Naomi had not cared what the weather might be.
an opening into or through something
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
HuddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALL THE WORLD COMES VISITING It was the winter season in Palestine.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading She had listened with indifference to the whistling, roaring wind-storm that had come suddenly one night in October telling the weather-wise that summer was over and the rainy season at hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ALL THE WORLD COMES VISITING It was the winter season in Palestine.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
Jonas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even the excitement of Ezra and Jonas over a slight fall of snow, the first either one had ever seen, had failed to rouse her.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading She had listened with indifference to the whistling, roaring wind-storm that had come suddenly one night in October telling the weather-wise that summer was over and the rainy season at hand.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In the darkness and despair that followed her trip to the Pool of Bethesda, Naomi had not cared what the weather might be.
NaominounUS /neɪˈoʊmi/
the mother-in-law of Ruth whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament
From this reading In the darkness and despair that followed her trip to the Pool of Bethesda, Naomi had not cared what the weather might be.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She had listened with indifference to the whistling, roaring wind-storm that had come suddenly one night in October telling the weather-wise that summer was over and the rainy season at hand.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the darkness and despair that followed her trip to the Pool of Bethesda, Naomi had not cared what the weather might be.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading She had listened with indifference to the whistling, roaring wind-storm that had come suddenly one night in October telling the weather-wise that summer was over and the rainy season at hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the darkness and despair that followed her trip to the Pool of Bethesda, Naomi had not cared what the weather might be.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had listened with indifference to the whistling, roaring wind-storm that had come suddenly one night in October telling the weather-wise that summer was over and the rainy season at hand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had listened with indifference to the whistling, roaring wind-storm that had come suddenly one night in October telling the weather-wise that summer was over and the rainy season at hand.
PalestinenounUS /ˈpæləstaɪn/
a former British mandate on the east coast of the Mediterranean; divided between Jordan and Israel in 1948
From this reading ALL THE WORLD COMES VISITING It was the winter season in Palestine.
PoolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading In the darkness and despair that followed her trip to the Pool of Bethesda, Naomi had not cared what the weather might be.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading She had listened with indifference to the whistling, roaring wind-storm that had come suddenly one night in October telling the weather-wise that summer was over and the rainy season at hand.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading She had listened with indifference to the whistling, roaring wind-storm that had come suddenly one night in October telling the weather-wise that summer was over and the rainy season at hand.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading Even the excitement of Ezra and Jonas over a slight fall of snow, the first either one had ever seen, had failed to rouse her.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading ALL THE WORLD COMES VISITING It was the winter season in Palestine.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Even the excitement of Ezra and Jonas over a slight fall of snow, the first either one had ever seen, had failed to rouse her.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had listened with indifference to the whistling, roaring wind-storm that had come suddenly one night in October telling the weather-wise that summer was over and the rainy season at hand.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Even the excitement of Ezra and Jonas over a slight fall of snow, the first either one had ever seen, had failed to rouse her.
smouldered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Even the excitement of Ezra and Jonas over a slight fall of snow, the first either one had ever seen, had failed to rouse her.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading She had listened with indifference to the whistling, roaring wind-storm that had come suddenly one night in October telling the weather-wise that summer was over and the rainy season at hand.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading She had listened with indifference to the whistling, roaring wind-storm that had come suddenly one night in October telling the weather-wise that summer was over and the rainy season at hand.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading She had listened with indifference to the whistling, roaring wind-storm that had come suddenly one night in October telling the weather-wise that summer was over and the rainy season at hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the darkness and despair that followed her trip to the Pool of Bethesda, Naomi had not cared what the weather might be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALL THE WORLD COMES VISITING It was the winter season in Palestine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the darkness and despair that followed her trip to the Pool of Bethesda, Naomi had not cared what the weather might be.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading In the darkness and despair that followed her trip to the Pool of Bethesda, Naomi had not cared what the weather might be.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
VISITINGnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading ALL THE WORLD COMES VISITING It was the winter season in Palestine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALL THE WORLD COMES VISITING It was the winter season in Palestine.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading In the darkness and despair that followed her trip to the Pool of Bethesda, Naomi had not cared what the weather might be.
weather-wise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had listened with indifference to the whistling, roaring wind-storm that had come suddenly one night in October telling the weather-wise that summer was over and the rainy season at hand.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the darkness and despair that followed her trip to the Pool of Bethesda, Naomi had not cared what the weather might be.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading She had listened with indifference to the whistling, roaring wind-storm that had come suddenly one night in October telling the weather-wise that summer was over and the rainy season at hand.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Huddled over the brazier of charcoal that smouldered under a rug in a shallow hole in the middle of the floor, Naomi had not heeded the wild dash of rain against the house nor its melancholy dripping in the deserted garden.
wind-storm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had listened with indifference to the whistling, roaring wind-storm that had come suddenly one night in October telling the weather-wise that summer was over and the rainy season at hand.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading ALL THE WORLD COMES VISITING It was the winter season in Palestine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had listened with indifference to the whistling, roaring wind-storm that had come suddenly one night in October telling the weather-wise that summer was over and the rainy season at hand.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading ALL THE WORLD COMES VISITING It was the winter season in Palestine.
