used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not far from it stood a house distinguished from all in its neighbourhood by its size and the style of the architecture.
(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 Not far from it stood a house distinguished from all in its neighbourhood by its size and the style of the architecture.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the house of Selumiel, who filled the office of an elder in Jericho.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not far from it stood a house distinguished from all in its neighbourhood by its size and the style of the architecture.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading Not far from it stood a house distinguished from all in its neighbourhood by its size and the style of the architecture.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not far from it stood a house distinguished from all in its neighbourhood by its size and the style of the architecture.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Not far from it stood a house distinguished from all in its neighbourhood by its size and the style of the architecture.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading Selumiel led his friends from Egypt through the gate of Jericho.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading It was the house of Selumiel, who filled the office of an elder in Jericho.
to come or go into
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Not far from it stood a house distinguished from all in its neighbourhood by its size and the style of the architecture.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was the house of Selumiel, who filled the office of an elder in Jericho.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Selumiel led his friends from Egypt through the gate of Jericho.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Selumiel led his friends from Egypt through the gate of Jericho.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Selumiel led his friends from Egypt through the gate of Jericho.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Selumiel led his friends from Egypt through the gate of Jericho.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Not far from it stood a house distinguished from all in its neighbourhood by its size and the style of the architecture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not far from it stood a house distinguished from all in its neighbourhood by its size and the style of the architecture.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading The joy of the old man was indescribable.
located inward
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not far from it stood a house distinguished from all in its neighbourhood by its size and the style of the architecture.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Not far from it stood a house distinguished from all in its neighbourhood by its size and the style of the architecture.
JerichonounUS /ˈdʒerɪkoʊ/
a village in Palestine near the north end of the Dead Sea; in the Old Testament it was the first place taken by the Israelites under Joshua as they entered the Promised Land
From this reading Selumiel led his friends from Egypt through the gate of Jericho.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The joy of the old man was indescribable.
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 Selumiel led his friends from Egypt through the gate of Jericho.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The joy of the old man was indescribable.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Not far from it stood a house distinguished from all in its neighbourhood by its size and the style of the architecture.
new-born
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From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not far from it stood a house distinguished from all in its neighbourhood by its size and the style of the architecture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Selumiel led his friends from Egypt through the gate of Jericho.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It was the house of Selumiel, who filled the office of an elder in Jericho.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The joy of the old man was indescribable.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
only a very short time before
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
Selumiel
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From this reading Selumiel led his friends from Egypt through the gate of Jericho.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Not far from it stood a house distinguished from all in its neighbourhood by its size and the style of the architecture.
a male human offspring
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Not far from it stood a house distinguished from all in its neighbourhood by its size and the style of the architecture.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Not far from it stood a house distinguished from all in its neighbourhood by its size and the style of the architecture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Selumiel led his friends from Egypt through the gate of Jericho.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Selumiel led his friends from Egypt through the gate of Jericho.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the house of Selumiel, who filled the office of an elder in Jericho.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
accept gladly
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
at the time that
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
which person or people
From this reading It was the house of Selumiel, who filled the office of an elder in Jericho.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had scarcely bidden his guests welcome in the outer court, and invited them to enter the inner by the covered way, when his son met him with his new-born grandson.
