used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading There was not yet sufficient light to enable him to distinguish whether those who thus arrested the further progress of the party were Syrians or Hebrews.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The motion of the litter suddenly ceased, a strong hand was on the bridle of the horse which Lycidas was riding, a weapon was pointed at the breast of the Greek.
AtheniannounUS /əˈθiːniən/
a resident of Athens
From this reading "We are quiet travellers," said the Athenian; "let us pursue our journey in peace.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading The motion of the litter suddenly ceased, a strong hand was on the bridle of the horse which Lycidas was riding, a weapon was pointed at the breast of the Greek.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading The motion of the litter suddenly ceased, a strong hand was on the bridle of the horse which Lycidas was riding, a weapon was pointed at the breast of the Greek.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The motion of the litter suddenly ceased, a strong hand was on the bridle of the horse which Lycidas was riding, a weapon was pointed at the breast of the Greek.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading There was not yet sufficient light to enable him to distinguish whether those who thus arrested the further progress of the party were Syrians or Hebrews.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading There was not yet sufficient light to enable him to distinguish whether those who thus arrested the further progress of the party were Syrians or Hebrews.
FOESnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading FRIENDS OR FOES?
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading FRIENDS OR FOES?
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading There was not yet sufficient light to enable him to distinguish whether those who thus arrested the further progress of the party were Syrians or Hebrews.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading The motion of the litter suddenly ceased, a strong hand was on the bridle of the horse which Lycidas was riding, a weapon was pointed at the breast of the Greek.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The motion of the litter suddenly ceased, a strong hand was on the bridle of the horse which Lycidas was riding, a weapon was pointed at the breast of the Greek.
HebrewsnounUS /ˈhiːbruːz/
the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19)
From this reading There was not yet sufficient light to enable him to distinguish whether those who thus arrested the further progress of the party were Syrians or Hebrews.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was not yet sufficient light to enable him to distinguish whether those who thus arrested the further progress of the party were Syrians or Hebrews.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The motion of the litter suddenly ceased, a strong hand was on the bridle of the horse which Lycidas was riding, a weapon was pointed at the breast of the Greek.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We are quiet travellers," said the Athenian; "let us pursue our journey in peace.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "We are quiet travellers," said the Athenian; "let us pursue our journey in peace.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "We are quiet travellers," said the Athenian; "let us pursue our journey in peace.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There was not yet sufficient light to enable him to distinguish whether those who thus arrested the further progress of the party were Syrians or Hebrews.
litternounUS /ˈlɪtər/
the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal
From this reading The motion of the litter suddenly ceased, a strong hand was on the bridle of the horse which Lycidas was riding, a weapon was pointed at the breast of the Greek.
Lycidas
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From this reading The motion of the litter suddenly ceased, a strong hand was on the bridle of the horse which Lycidas was riding, a weapon was pointed at the breast of the Greek.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The motion of the litter suddenly ceased, a strong hand was on the bridle of the horse which Lycidas was riding, a weapon was pointed at the breast of the Greek.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not yet sufficient light to enable him to distinguish whether those who thus arrested the further progress of the party were Syrians or Hebrews.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The motion of the litter suddenly ceased, a strong hand was on the bridle of the horse which Lycidas was riding, a weapon was pointed at the breast of the Greek.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FRIENDS OR FOES?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We are quiet travellers," said the Athenian; "let us pursue our journey in peace.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading There was not yet sufficient light to enable him to distinguish whether those who thus arrested the further progress of the party were Syrians or Hebrews.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "We are quiet travellers," said the Athenian; "let us pursue our journey in peace.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
having a point
From this reading The motion of the litter suddenly ceased, a strong hand was on the bridle of the horse which Lycidas was riding, a weapon was pointed at the breast of the Greek.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading There was not yet sufficient light to enable him to distinguish whether those who thus arrested the further progress of the party were Syrians or Hebrews.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading "We are quiet travellers," said the Athenian; "let us pursue our journey in peace.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "We are quiet travellers," said the Athenian; "let us pursue our journey in peace.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The motion of the litter suddenly ceased, a strong hand was on the bridle of the horse which Lycidas was riding, a weapon was pointed at the breast of the Greek.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We are quiet travellers," said the Athenian; "let us pursue our journey in peace.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The motion of the litter suddenly ceased, a strong hand was on the bridle of the horse which Lycidas was riding, a weapon was pointed at the breast of the Greek.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The motion of the litter suddenly ceased, a strong hand was on the bridle of the horse which Lycidas was riding, a weapon was pointed at the breast of the Greek.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading There was not yet sufficient light to enable him to distinguish whether those who thus arrested the further progress of the party were Syrians or Hebrews.
SyriansnounUS /ˈsɪriənz/
plural of “syrian” — a native or inhabitant of Syria
From this reading There was not yet sufficient light to enable him to distinguish whether those who thus arrested the further progress of the party were Syrians or Hebrews.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not yet sufficient light to enable him to distinguish whether those who thus arrested the further progress of the party were Syrians or Hebrews.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There was not yet sufficient light to enable him to distinguish whether those who thus arrested the further progress of the party were Syrians or Hebrews.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading There was not yet sufficient light to enable him to distinguish whether those who thus arrested the further progress of the party were Syrians or Hebrews.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was not yet sufficient light to enable him to distinguish whether those who thus arrested the further progress of the party were Syrians or Hebrews.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading "We are quiet travellers," said the Athenian; "let us pursue our journey in peace.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We are quiet travellers," said the Athenian; "let us pursue our journey in peace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are quiet travellers," said the Athenian; "let us pursue our journey in peace.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The motion of the litter suddenly ceased, a strong hand was on the bridle of the horse which Lycidas was riding, a weapon was pointed at the breast of the Greek.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was not yet sufficient light to enable him to distinguish whether those who thus arrested the further progress of the party were Syrians or Hebrews.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading There was not yet sufficient light to enable him to distinguish whether those who thus arrested the further progress of the party were Syrians or Hebrews.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
which person or people
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
but in spite of that
From this reading There was not yet sufficient light to enable him to distinguish whether those who thus arrested the further progress of the party were Syrians or Hebrews.
Zarah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hold! stand! who are ye, and whither go ye?" was the stern challenge, the sound of which startled Zarah out of a pleasant dream.
