used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading One in the garb of a servant but with the air and manner of authority responded to the summons.
(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 HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The stranger paused doubtfully, asked a question of a passer-by, and then approached the entrance gate, rapping loudly.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The stranger paused doubtfully, asked a question of a passer-by, and then approached the entrance gate, rapping loudly.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading One in the garb of a servant but with the air and manner of authority responded to the summons.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It might have been the home of any well-to-do citizen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One in the garb of a servant but with the air and manner of authority responded to the summons.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading It might have been the home of any well-to-do citizen.
commendverbUS /kəˈmend/
express approval of
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
denoteverbUS /dɪˈnoʊt/
be a sign or indication of
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading The stranger paused doubtfully, asked a question of a passer-by, and then approached the entrance gate, rapping loudly.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The stranger paused doubtfully, asked a question of a passer-by, and then approached the entrance gate, rapping loudly.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading One in the garb of a servant but with the air and manner of authority responded to the summons.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The stranger paused doubtfully, asked a question of a passer-by, and then approached the entrance gate, rapping loudly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It might have been the home of any well-to-do citizen.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It might have been the home of any well-to-do citizen.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
IvorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading The stranger paused doubtfully, asked a question of a passer-by, and then approached the entrance gate, rapping loudly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One in the garb of a servant but with the air and manner of authority responded to the summons.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might have been the home of any well-to-do citizen.
used to form the superlative
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One in the garb of a servant but with the air and manner of authority responded to the summons.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
passer-bynoun
a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading The stranger paused doubtfully, asked a question of a passer-by, and then approached the entrance gate, rapping loudly.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The stranger paused doubtfully, asked a question of a passer-by, and then approached the entrance gate, rapping loudly.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The stranger paused doubtfully, asked a question of a passer-by, and then approached the entrance gate, rapping loudly.
rappingverbUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading The stranger paused doubtfully, asked a question of a passer-by, and then approached the entrance gate, rapping loudly.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading One in the garb of a servant but with the air and manner of authority responded to the summons.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
SamarianounUS /ˌseɪmərˈiːə/
an ancient city in central Palestine founded in the 9th century BC as the capital of the northern Hebrew kingdom of Israel; the site is in present-day northwestern Jordan
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading One in the garb of a servant but with the air and manner of authority responded to the summons.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The stranger paused doubtfully, asked a question of a passer-by, and then approached the entrance gate, rapping loudly.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading One in the garb of a servant but with the air and manner of authority responded to the summons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The stranger paused doubtfully, asked a question of a passer-by, and then approached the entrance gate, rapping loudly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading It might have been the home of any well-to-do citizen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOPE In a crooked and somewhat retired street of Samaria stood a house which, next to the Ivory Palace of the king, was the most noted in all Israel.
which person or people
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading On the outside there was nothing to denote any special importance, nothing to particularly commend it to the attention of the young man who walked along slowly, scanning each dwelling with interest.
