Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading But the "Jews of Jerusalem" were on a rampage, banging their harsh cymbals together as they marched along the streets.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

a continuing very loud noise

From this reading But the "Jews of Jerusalem" were on a rampage, banging their harsh cymbals together as they marched along the streets.

only a very short time before

From this reading The bluish transparency of dawn was barely gilded with the rays of the still invisible sun.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The bluish transparency of dawn was barely gilded with the rays of the still invisible sun.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the "Jews of Jerusalem" were on a rampage, banging their harsh cymbals together as they marched along the streets.

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From this reading MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year

From this reading One would have thought the Calendar had suddenly gone mad and transported Carnival to Easter week.

a festival marked by merrymaking and processions

From this reading One would have thought the Calendar had suddenly gone mad and transported Carnival to Easter week.

free from clouds

From this reading MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

informal intensifiers

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

plural of “cymbal” — a percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass disk; makes a loud crashing sound when hit with a drumstick or when two are struck together

From this reading But the "Jews of Jerusalem" were on a rampage, banging their harsh cymbals together as they marched along the streets.

the first light of day

From this reading The bluish transparency of dawn was barely gilded with the rays of the still invisible sun.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox

From this reading One would have thought the Calendar had suddenly gone mad and transported Carnival to Easter week.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The bluish transparency of dawn was barely gilded with the rays of the still invisible sun.

the act of departing

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

destroyed or killed

From this reading One would have thought the Calendar had suddenly gone mad and transported Carnival to Easter week.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading One would have thought the Calendar had suddenly gone mad and transported Carnival to Easter week.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading But the "Jews of Jerusalem" were on a rampage, banging their harsh cymbals together as they marched along the streets.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading One would have thought the Calendar had suddenly gone mad and transported Carnival to Easter week.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading The bluish transparency of dawn was barely gilded with the rays of the still invisible sun.

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading But the "Jews of Jerusalem" were on a rampage, banging their harsh cymbals together as they marched along the streets.

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 MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading But the "Jews of Jerusalem" were on a rampage, banging their harsh cymbals together as they marched along the streets.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

roused to anger

From this reading One would have thought the Calendar had suddenly gone mad and transported Carnival to Easter week.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading But the "Jews of Jerusalem" were on a rampage, banging their harsh cymbals together as they marched along the streets.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

come together

From this reading MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One would have thought the Calendar had suddenly gone mad and transported Carnival to Easter week.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

violently angry and destructive behavior

From this reading But the "Jews of Jerusalem" were on a rampage, banging their harsh cymbals together as they marched along the streets.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The bluish transparency of dawn was barely gilded with the rays of the still invisible sun.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

not in physical motion

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading One would have thought the Calendar had suddenly gone mad and transported Carnival to Easter week.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The bluish transparency of dawn was barely gilded with the rays of the still invisible sun.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But the "Jews of Jerusalem" were on a rampage, banging their harsh cymbals together as they marched along the streets.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading One would have thought the Calendar had suddenly gone mad and transported Carnival to Easter week.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning

From this reading MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading But the "Jews of Jerusalem" were on a rampage, banging their harsh cymbals together as they marched along the streets.

permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation

From this reading The bluish transparency of dawn was barely gilded with the rays of the still invisible sun.

past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading One would have thought the Calendar had suddenly gone mad and transported Carnival to Easter week.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading One would have thought the Calendar had suddenly gone mad and transported Carnival to Easter week.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading MARY AND JESUS MEET Though the early morning sky was bright and cloudless, the streets of the Cabanal were rumbling as in a thunderstorm.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The bluish transparency of dawn was barely gilded with the rays of the still invisible sun.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading One would have thought the Calendar had suddenly gone mad and transported Carnival to Easter week.

plural of “wrapper” — a loose dressing gown for women

From this reading People jumped out of bed as the crashing almost split their eardrums; and good women of the village, their hair still down and in wrappers hastily thrown on, went out on the sidewalk in front of their doors to see what was going on.