used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lake Chelan, at last, and a hotel for the night, as the boat does not leave for the upper end of the lake until morning.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Many of our readers are familiar with the account given in the Bible of the pillow upon which Jacob spent a dream-filled night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lake Chelan, at last, and a hotel for the night, as the boat does not leave for the upper end of the lake until morning.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
archaeologicaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkiəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of our readers are familiar with the account given in the Bible of the pillow upon which Jacob spent a dream-filled night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lake Chelan, at last, and a hotel for the night, as the boat does not leave for the upper end of the lake until morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lake Chelan, at last, and a hotel for the night, as the boat does not leave for the upper end of the lake until morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
for the reason that
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Many of our readers are familiar with the account given in the Bible of the pillow upon which Jacob spent a dream-filled night.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Lake Chelan, at last, and a hotel for the night, as the boat does not leave for the upper end of the lake until morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
celebratingverbUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
Chelan
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From this reading Lake Chelan, at last, and a hotel for the night, as the boat does not leave for the upper end of the lake until morning.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
deductionnounUS /dɪˈdʌkʃən/
a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
the act of discovering something
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lake Chelan, at last, and a hotel for the night, as the boat does not leave for the upper end of the lake until morning.
dream-filled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of our readers are familiar with the account given in the Bible of the pillow upon which Jacob spent a dream-filled night.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Lake Chelan, at last, and a hotel for the night, as the boat does not leave for the upper end of the lake until morning.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Many of our readers are familiar with the account given in the Bible of the pillow upon which Jacob spent a dream-filled night.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lake Chelan, at last, and a hotel for the night, as the boat does not leave for the upper end of the lake until morning.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Many of our readers are familiar with the account given in the Bible of the pillow upon which Jacob spent a dream-filled night.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
head-rest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Lake Chelan, at last, and a hotel for the night, as the boat does not leave for the upper end of the lake until morning.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading That identical pillow is in a hotel at Lakeside.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many of our readers are familiar with the account given in the Bible of the pillow upon which Jacob spent a dream-filled night.
inasmuch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
inferencenounUS /ˈɪnfərəns/
the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That identical pillow is in a hotel at Lakeside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading Many of our readers are familiar with the account given in the Bible of the pillow upon which Jacob spent a dream-filled night.
Jacob'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəbz/
possessive form of “jacob” — French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
lacksnounUS /læks/
plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Lake Chelan, at last, and a hotel for the night, as the boat does not leave for the upper end of the lake until morning.
LakesidenounUS /ˈleɪksaɪd/
the shore of a lake
From this reading That identical pillow is in a hotel at Lakeside.
immediately past
From this reading Lake Chelan, at last, and a hotel for the night, as the boat does not leave for the upper end of the lake until morning.
go away from a place
From this reading Lake Chelan, at last, and a hotel for the night, as the boat does not leave for the upper end of the lake until morning.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of our readers are familiar with the account given in the Bible of the pillow upon which Jacob spent a dream-filled night.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Lake Chelan, at last, and a hotel for the night, as the boat does not leave for the upper end of the lake until morning.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Lake Chelan, at last, and a hotel for the night, as the boat does not leave for the upper end of the lake until morning.
not any; not one
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lake Chelan, at last, and a hotel for the night, as the boat does not leave for the upper end of the lake until morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lake Chelan, at last, and a hotel for the night, as the boat does not leave for the upper end of the lake until morning.
and nothing more
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Many of our readers are familiar with the account given in the Bible of the pillow upon which Jacob spent a dream-filled night.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Many of our readers are familiar with the account given in the Bible of the pillow upon which Jacob spent a dream-filled night.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Many of our readers are familiar with the account given in the Bible of the pillow upon which Jacob spent a dream-filled night.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Many of our readers are familiar with the account given in the Bible of the pillow upon which Jacob spent a dream-filled night.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That identical pillow is in a hotel at Lakeside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lake Chelan, at last, and a hotel for the night, as the boat does not leave for the upper end of the lake until morning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Lake Chelan, at last, and a hotel for the night, as the boat does not leave for the upper end of the lake until morning.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Many of our readers are familiar with the account given in the Bible of the pillow upon which Jacob spent a dream-filled night.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Lake Chelan, at last, and a hotel for the night, as the boat does not leave for the upper end of the lake until morning.
verificationnounUS /ˌverəfəˈkeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It must be confessed that this is a deduction and lacks absolute historical verification; but as Jacob’s pillow was of stone and the Lakeside pillow is of the same material, and inasmuch as we have no record of any other pillow of that kind, it is a fair inference that Jacob’s famous head-rest has been identified.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many of our readers are familiar with the account given in the Bible of the pillow upon which Jacob spent a dream-filled night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many of our readers are familiar with the account given in the Bible of the pillow upon which Jacob spent a dream-filled night.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It was an eventful night not only because the inhabitants of the village were celebrating the “glorious Fourth,” but chiefly from an important archaeological discovery made by the writer.
