used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading "I wonder what Uncle Laban would do if he were here!" he said to Phineas, with an amused smile.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I wonder what Uncle Laban would do if he were here!" he said to Phineas, with an amused smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Look at those dirty drivers with their unwashed hands and unblessed food.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Here, through half-shut eyes, he watched the building of the camp-fire, and the preparations for the evening meal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
camel'snounUS /ˈkæməlz/
possessive form of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
camp-fire
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From this reading Here, through half-shut eyes, he watched the building of the camp-fire, and the preparations for the evening meal.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading "Look at those dirty drivers with their unwashed hands and unblessed food.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I wonder what Uncle Laban would do if he were here!" he said to Phineas, with an amused smile.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading "Look at those dirty drivers with their unwashed hands and unblessed food.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Here, through half-shut eyes, he watched the building of the camp-fire, and the preparations for the evening meal.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Here, through half-shut eyes, he watched the building of the camp-fire, and the preparations for the evening meal.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading "Look at those dirty drivers with their unwashed hands and unblessed food.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
half-shut
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From this reading Here, through half-shut eyes, he watched the building of the camp-fire, and the preparations for the evening meal.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Look at those dirty drivers with their unwashed hands and unblessed food.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here, through half-shut eyes, he watched the building of the camp-fire, and the preparations for the evening meal.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, through half-shut eyes, he watched the building of the camp-fire, and the preparations for the evening meal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder what Uncle Laban would do if he were here!" he said to Phineas, with an amused smile.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I wonder what Uncle Laban would do if he were here!" he said to Phineas, with an amused smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
JoelnounUS /ˈdʒoʊəl/
a Hebrew minor prophet
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
LabannounUS /ˈleɪbən/
Hungarian choreographer who developed Labanotation (1879-1958)
From this reading "I wonder what Uncle Laban would do if he were here!" he said to Phineas, with an amused smile.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
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 IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look at those dirty drivers with their unwashed hands and unblessed food.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Here, through half-shut eyes, he watched the building of the camp-fire, and the preparations for the evening meal.
mountain-spring
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From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
Phineas
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From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Here, through half-shut eyes, he watched the building of the camp-fire, and the preparations for the evening meal.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wonder what Uncle Laban would do if he were here!" he said to Phineas, with an amused smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "I wonder what Uncle Laban would do if he were here!" he said to Phineas, with an amused smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
splashingnounUS /ˈsplæʃɪŋ/
the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Look at those dirty drivers with their unwashed hands and unblessed food.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Look at those dirty drivers with their unwashed hands and unblessed food.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Here, through half-shut eyes, he watched the building of the camp-fire, and the preparations for the evening meal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Joel, exhausted by the long day's travel, crowded so full of new experiences, was glad to stretch his cramped limbs on a blanket that Phineas took from the camel's back.
unblessedadjective
not provided with something desirable
From this reading "Look at those dirty drivers with their unwashed hands and unblessed food.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "I wonder what Uncle Laban would do if he were here!" he said to Phineas, with an amused smile.
unwashedadjectiveUS /ənˈwɑːʃt/
of or associated with the great masses of people
From this reading "Look at those dirty drivers with their unwashed hands and unblessed food.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Here, through half-shut eyes, he watched the building of the camp-fire, and the preparations for the evening meal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I wonder what Uncle Laban would do if he were here!" he said to Phineas, with an amused smile.
at the time that
From this reading IT was nearly the close of the day when the long caravan halted, and tents were pitched for the night near a little brook that came splashing down from a cold mountain-spring.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I wonder what Uncle Laban would do if he were here!" he said to Phineas, with an amused smile.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder what Uncle Laban would do if he were here!" he said to Phineas, with an amused smile.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I wonder what Uncle Laban would do if he were here!" he said to Phineas, with an amused smile.
