used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
acclamations
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From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Iddo was standing at the gate of his house, a place in which, according to the custom of the Jews, the father of the family was seldom seen, not even Iddo, lively and active as he was.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Iddo was standing at the gate of his house, a place in which, according to the custom of the Jews, the father of the family was seldom seen, not even Iddo, lively and active as he was.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It resembled the preparation for the Passover, but there was more of mirth, and altogether a more worldly character in it.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
animatingadjectiveUS /ˌænəˈmeɪtɪŋɡ/
giving spirit and vivacity
From this reading On this occasion, however, he had stationed himself there, in order to lose none of the animating sights which the busy and crowded streets exhibited.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading On this occasion, however, he had stationed himself there, in order to lose none of the animating sights which the busy and crowded streets exhibited.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It resembled the preparation for the Passover, but there was more of mirth, and altogether a more worldly character in it.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It resembled the preparation for the Passover, but there was more of mirth, and altogether a more worldly character in it.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading On this occasion, however, he had stationed himself there, in order to lose none of the animating sights which the busy and crowded streets exhibited.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Iddo was standing at the gate of his house, a place in which, according to the custom of the Jews, the father of the family was seldom seen, not even Iddo, lively and active as he was.
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From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
Elisama
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From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
divisible by two
From this reading Iddo was standing at the gate of his house, a place in which, according to the custom of the Jews, the father of the family was seldom seen, not even Iddo, lively and active as he was.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading On this occasion, however, he had stationed himself there, in order to lose none of the animating sights which the busy and crowded streets exhibited.
a social unit living together
From this reading Iddo was standing at the gate of his house, a place in which, according to the custom of the Jews, the father of the family was seldom seen, not even Iddo, lively and active as he was.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Iddo was standing at the gate of his house, a place in which, according to the custom of the Jews, the father of the family was seldom seen, not even Iddo, lively and active as he was.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It resembled the preparation for the Passover, but there was more of mirth, and altogether a more worldly character in it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Iddo was standing at the gate of his house, a place in which, according to the custom of the Jews, the father of the family was seldom seen, not even Iddo, lively and active as he was.
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From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Iddo was standing at the gate of his house, a place in which, according to the custom of the Jews, the father of the family was seldom seen, not even Iddo, lively and active as he was.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
Helon
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From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On this occasion, however, he had stationed himself there, in order to lose none of the animating sights which the busy and crowded streets exhibited.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Iddo was standing at the gate of his house, a place in which, according to the custom of the Jews, the father of the family was seldom seen, not even Iddo, lively and active as he was.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Iddo was standing at the gate of his house, a place in which, according to the custom of the Jews, the father of the family was seldom seen, not even Iddo, lively and active as he was.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading On this occasion, however, he had stationed himself there, in order to lose none of the animating sights which the busy and crowded streets exhibited.
Iddo
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From this reading Iddo was standing at the gate of his house, a place in which, according to the custom of the Jews, the father of the family was seldom seen, not even Iddo, lively and active as he was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It resembled the preparation for the Passover, but there was more of mirth, and altogether a more worldly character in it.
influxnounUS /ˈɪnflʌks/
the process of flowing in
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It resembled the preparation for the Passover, but there was more of mirth, and altogether a more worldly character in it.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading Iddo was standing at the gate of his house, a place in which, according to the custom of the Jews, the father of the family was seldom seen, not even Iddo, lively and active as he was.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
full of life and energy
From this reading Iddo was standing at the gate of his house, a place in which, according to the custom of the Jews, the father of the family was seldom seen, not even Iddo, lively and active as he was.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading On this occasion, however, he had stationed himself there, in order to lose none of the animating sights which the busy and crowded streets exhibited.
engage in
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading It resembled the preparation for the Passover, but there was more of mirth, and altogether a more worldly character in it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It resembled the preparation for the Passover, but there was more of mirth, and altogether a more worldly character in it.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
not one, and not any
From this reading On this occasion, however, he had stationed himself there, in order to lose none of the animating sights which the busy and crowded streets exhibited.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Iddo was standing at the gate of his house, a place in which, according to the custom of the Jews, the father of the family was seldom seen, not even Iddo, lively and active as he was.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On this occasion, however, he had stationed himself there, in order to lose none of the animating sights which the busy and crowded streets exhibited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
and nothing more
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading On this occasion, however, he had stationed himself there, in order to lose none of the animating sights which the busy and crowded streets exhibited.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
PassovernounUS /ˈpæsoʊvər/
(Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt
From this reading It resembled the preparation for the Passover, but there was more of mirth, and altogether a more worldly character in it.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Iddo was standing at the gate of his house, a place in which, according to the custom of the Jews, the father of the family was seldom seen, not even Iddo, lively and active as he was.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It resembled the preparation for the Passover, but there was more of mirth, and altogether a more worldly character in it.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading It resembled the preparation for the Passover, but there was more of mirth, and altogether a more worldly character in it.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Iddo was standing at the gate of his house, a place in which, according to the custom of the Jews, the father of the family was seldom seen, not even Iddo, lively and active as he was.
not often
From this reading Iddo was standing at the gate of his house, a place in which, according to the custom of the Jews, the father of the family was seldom seen, not even Iddo, lively and active as he was.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading On this occasion, however, he had stationed himself there, in order to lose none of the animating sights which the busy and crowded streets exhibited.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
in the near future
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
having a supporting base
From this reading Iddo was standing at the gate of his house, a place in which, according to the custom of the Jews, the father of the family was seldom seen, not even Iddo, lively and active as he was.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading On this occasion, however, he had stationed himself there, in order to lose none of the animating sights which the busy and crowded streets exhibited.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On this occasion, however, he had stationed himself there, in order to lose none of the animating sights which the busy and crowded streets exhibited.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It resembled the preparation for the Passover, but there was more of mirth, and altogether a more worldly character in it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this occasion, however, he had stationed himself there, in order to lose none of the animating sights which the busy and crowded streets exhibited.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
triumphaladjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfəl/
relating to or celebrating a triumph
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
victorsnounUS /ˈvɪktərz/
plural of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The acclamations of joy which had been heard on the first intelligence of the victory were now renewed, on the evening before the victors were to make their solemn entry into Jerusalem.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Elisama and Helon, as they drew near the gates of Jerusalem, soon perceived from the commotion among the people, from the triumphal preparations, some wholly, some only partially finished, and from the influx of strangers, that a public rejoicing was at hand.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading It resembled the preparation for the Passover, but there was more of mirth, and altogether a more worldly character in it.
