used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
(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 The word went throughout the land that Jesus was coming to this mountain; and a great multitude of people gathered in the hollow place between its two crowns, all waiting to see Jesus.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Near this mountain, roads ran to almost every part of the land of Israel, so that from every place it could be reached.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
for the reason that
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is now called "Kurn Hattin," which means, "The double horns of Hattin."
camelnounUS /ˈkæməl/
cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
Capernaum
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From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The word went throughout the land that Jesus was coming to this mountain; and a great multitude of people gathered in the hollow place between its two crowns, all waiting to see Jesus.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Near this mountain, roads ran to almost every part of the land of Israel, so that from every place it could be reached.
crownsnounUS /kraʊnz/
plural of “crown” — the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading The word went throughout the land that Jesus was coming to this mountain; and a great multitude of people gathered in the hollow place between its two crowns, all waiting to see Jesus.
increase twofold
From this reading It is now called "Kurn Hattin," which means, "The double horns of Hattin."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Near this mountain, roads ran to almost every part of the land of Israel, so that from every place it could be reached.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
GalileenounUS /ˈɡæləliː/
an area of northern Israel; formerly the northern part of Palestine and the ancient kingdom of Israel; the scene of Jesus's ministry
From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
brought together in one place
From this reading The word went throughout the land that Jesus was coming to this mountain; and a great multitude of people gathered in the hollow place between its two crowns, all waiting to see Jesus.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The word went throughout the land that Jesus was coming to this mountain; and a great multitude of people gathered in the hollow place between its two crowns, all waiting to see Jesus.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
Hattin
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From this reading It is now called "Kurn Hattin," which means, "The double horns of Hattin."
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading It is now called "Kurn Hattin," which means, "The double horns of Hattin."
humps
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From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The word went throughout the land that Jesus was coming to this mountain; and a great multitude of people gathered in the hollow place between its two crowns, all waiting to see Jesus.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is now called "Kurn Hattin," which means, "The double horns of Hattin."
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading Near this mountain, roads ran to almost every part of the land of Israel, so that from every place it could be reached.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is now called "Kurn Hattin," which means, "The double horns of Hattin."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading The word went throughout the land that Jesus was coming to this mountain; and a great multitude of people gathered in the hollow place between its two crowns, all waiting to see Jesus.
Kurn
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From this reading It is now called "Kurn Hattin," which means, "The double horns of Hattin."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Near this mountain, roads ran to almost every part of the land of Israel, so that from every place it could be reached.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
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 ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It is now called "Kurn Hattin," which means, "The double horns of Hattin."
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading The word went throughout the land that Jesus was coming to this mountain; and a great multitude of people gathered in the hollow place between its two crowns, all waiting to see Jesus.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near this mountain, roads ran to almost every part of the land of Israel, so that from every place it could be reached.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is now called "Kurn Hattin," which means, "The double horns of Hattin."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Near this mountain, roads ran to almost every part of the land of Israel, so that from every place it could be reached.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The word went throughout the land that Jesus was coming to this mountain; and a great multitude of people gathered in the hollow place between its two crowns, all waiting to see Jesus.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Near this mountain, roads ran to almost every part of the land of Israel, so that from every place it could be reached.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Near this mountain, roads ran to almost every part of the land of Israel, so that from every place it could be reached.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Near this mountain, roads ran to almost every part of the land of Israel, so that from every place it could be reached.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Near this mountain, roads ran to almost every part of the land of Israel, so that from every place it could be reached.
put a saddle on
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The word went throughout the land that Jesus was coming to this mountain; and a great multitude of people gathered in the hollow place between its two crowns, all waiting to see Jesus.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Near this mountain, roads ran to almost every part of the land of Israel, so that from every place it could be reached.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Near this mountain, roads ran to almost every part of the land of Israel, so that from every place it could be reached.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Near this mountain, roads ran to almost every part of the land of Israel, so that from every place it could be reached.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The word went throughout the land that Jesus was coming to this mountain; and a great multitude of people gathered in the hollow place between its two crowns, all waiting to see Jesus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Near this mountain, roads ran to almost every part of the land of Israel, so that from every place it could be reached.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The word went throughout the land that Jesus was coming to this mountain; and a great multitude of people gathered in the hollow place between its two crowns, all waiting to see Jesus.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The word went throughout the land that Jesus was coming to this mountain; and a great multitude of people gathered in the hollow place between its two crowns, all waiting to see Jesus.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The word went throughout the land that Jesus was coming to this mountain; and a great multitude of people gathered in the hollow place between its two crowns, all waiting to see Jesus.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ABOUT TWELVE miles southwest from Capernaum and six miles west of the Sea of Galilee stands a mountain which can be seen many miles away.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The name is given because the mountain has two tops, one at each end, and a wide hollow between them, its form making it look somewhat like a saddle or a camel with two humps.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The word went throughout the land that Jesus was coming to this mountain; and a great multitude of people gathered in the hollow place between its two crowns, all waiting to see Jesus.
