used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Once more were the rains over and the air balmy and the water courses quiet so that sheep might pass them and not be afraid.
in the past
From this reading Eli had come long months ago to take her back to things as they used to be, back to her mother and father--nay, with a rush of tears, not her father.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Once more were the rains over and the air balmy and the water courses quiet so that sheep might pass them and not be afraid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once more were the rains over and the air balmy and the water courses quiet so that sheep might pass them and not be afraid.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Eli had come long months ago to take her back to things as they used to be, back to her mother and father--nay, with a rush of tears, not her father.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Eli had come long months ago to take her back to things as they used to be, back to her mother and father--nay, with a rush of tears, not her father.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Once more were the rains over and the air balmy and the water courses quiet so that sheep might pass them and not be afraid.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Once more were the rains over and the air balmy and the water courses quiet so that sheep might pass them and not be afraid.
dearly loved
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Roused from happy dreams, she could not understand for a moment the medley of confused but pleasurable sensations which surged over her; then she remembered clearly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
caravansnounUS /ˈkærəvænz/
plural of “caravan” — a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
without doubt or question
From this reading Roused from happy dreams, she could not understand for a moment the medley of confused but pleasurable sensations which surged over her; then she remembered clearly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Eli had come long months ago to take her back to things as they used to be, back to her mother and father--nay, with a rush of tears, not her father.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Roused from happy dreams, she could not understand for a moment the medley of confused but pleasurable sensations which surged over her; then she remembered clearly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Roused from happy dreams, she could not understand for a moment the medley of confused but pleasurable sensations which surged over her; then she remembered clearly.
coursesnounUS /ˈkɔːrsəz/
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Once more were the rains over and the air balmy and the water courses quiet so that sheep might pass them and not be afraid.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Roused from happy dreams, she could not understand for a moment the medley of confused but pleasurable sensations which surged over her; then she remembered clearly.
Eli
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From this reading Eli had come long months ago to take her back to things as they used to be, back to her mother and father--nay, with a rush of tears, not her father.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Eli had come long months ago to take her back to things as they used to be, back to her mother and father--nay, with a rush of tears, not her father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Roused from happy dreams, she could not understand for a moment the medley of confused but pleasurable sensations which surged over her; then she remembered clearly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eli had come long months ago to take her back to things as they used to be, back to her mother and father--nay, with a rush of tears, not her father.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Roused from happy dreams, she could not understand for a moment the medley of confused but pleasurable sensations which surged over her; then she remembered clearly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
hillsidesnounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪdz/
plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
ISRAELnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading ISRAEL Once more it was spring.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ISRAEL Once more it was spring.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Eli had come long months ago to take her back to things as they used to be, back to her mother and father--nay, with a rush of tears, not her father.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
medleynounUS /ˈmedli/
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
From this reading Roused from happy dreams, she could not understand for a moment the medley of confused but pleasurable sensations which surged over her; then she remembered clearly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Once more were the rains over and the air balmy and the water courses quiet so that sheep might pass them and not be afraid.
Miriam
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From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
a particular point in time
From this reading Roused from happy dreams, she could not understand for a moment the medley of confused but pleasurable sensations which surged over her; then she remembered clearly.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Eli had come long months ago to take her back to things as they used to be, back to her mother and father--nay, with a rush of tears, not her father.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ISRAEL Once more it was spring.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Eli had come long months ago to take her back to things as they used to be, back to her mother and father--nay, with a rush of tears, not her father.
Naaman
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From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
an old word for “no”
From this reading Eli had come long months ago to take her back to things as they used to be, back to her mother and father--nay, with a rush of tears, not her father.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Once more were the rains over and the air balmy and the water courses quiet so that sheep might pass them and not be afraid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
on one occasion
From this reading ISRAEL Once more it was spring.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Once more were the rains over and the air balmy and the water courses quiet so that sheep might pass them and not be afraid.
go across or through
From this reading Once more were the rains over and the air balmy and the water courses quiet so that sheep might pass them and not be afraid.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading Roused from happy dreams, she could not understand for a moment the medley of confused but pleasurable sensations which surged over her; then she remembered clearly.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Once more were the rains over and the air balmy and the water courses quiet so that sheep might pass them and not be afraid.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Once more were the rains over and the air balmy and the water courses quiet so that sheep might pass them and not be afraid.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Roused from happy dreams, she could not understand for a moment the medley of confused but pleasurable sensations which surged over her; then she remembered clearly.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Roused from happy dreams, she could not understand for a moment the medley of confused but pleasurable sensations which surged over her; then she remembered clearly.
move hurridly
From this reading Eli had come long months ago to take her back to things as they used to be, back to her mother and father--nay, with a rush of tears, not her father.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Roused from happy dreams, she could not understand for a moment the medley of confused but pleasurable sensations which surged over her; then she remembered clearly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Roused from happy dreams, she could not understand for a moment the medley of confused but pleasurable sensations which surged over her; then she remembered clearly.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Once more were the rains over and the air balmy and the water courses quiet so that sheep might pass them and not be afraid.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Once more were the rains over and the air balmy and the water courses quiet so that sheep might pass them and not be afraid.
the season of growth
From this reading ISRAEL Once more it was spring.
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading Roused from happy dreams, she could not understand for a moment the medley of confused but pleasurable sensations which surged over her; then she remembered clearly.
carry out
From this reading Eli had come long months ago to take her back to things as they used to be, back to her mother and father--nay, with a rush of tears, not her father.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Eli had come long months ago to take her back to things as they used to be, back to her mother and father--nay, with a rush of tears, not her father.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once more were the rains over and the air balmy and the water courses quiet so that sheep might pass them and not be afraid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once more were the rains over and the air balmy and the water courses quiet so that sheep might pass them and not be afraid.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Once more were the rains over and the air balmy and the water courses quiet so that sheep might pass them and not be afraid.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Roused from happy dreams, she could not understand for a moment the medley of confused but pleasurable sensations which surged over her; then she remembered clearly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eli had come long months ago to take her back to things as they used to be, back to her mother and father--nay, with a rush of tears, not her father.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Eli had come long months ago to take her back to things as they used to be, back to her mother and father--nay, with a rush of tears, not her father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Roused from happy dreams, she could not understand for a moment the medley of confused but pleasurable sensations which surged over her; then she remembered clearly.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Eli had come long months ago to take her back to things as they used to be, back to her mother and father--nay, with a rush of tears, not her father.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ISRAEL Once more it was spring.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Once more were the rains over and the air balmy and the water courses quiet so that sheep might pass them and not be afraid.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Once more were the rains over and the air balmy and the water courses quiet so that sheep might pass them and not be afraid.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Roused from happy dreams, she could not understand for a moment the medley of confused but pleasurable sensations which surged over her; then she remembered clearly.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Once more were faint paths made across the sands of the wilderness and the stony hillsides by caravans large and small, abroad on errands of business or pleasure, and once more did the House of Naaman pass a restless night, for on the morrow Miriam was to depart for her beloved Land of Israel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eli had come long months ago to take her back to things as they used to be, back to her mother and father--nay, with a rush of tears, not her father.
