used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Professor Stone, the leader of the expedition, sat in Reuel’s tent enjoying a pipe and a talk over the promising features of the enterprise.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The nearer they approached the goal of their hopes--the ancient Ethiopian capital Meroe--the greater was the excitement among the leaders of the party.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The nearer they approached the goal of their hopes--the ancient Ethiopian capital Meroe--the greater was the excitement among the leaders of the party.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Professor Stone, the leader of the expedition, sat in Reuel’s tent enjoying a pipe and a talk over the promising features of the enterprise.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The nearer they approached the goal of their hopes--the ancient Ethiopian capital Meroe--the greater was the excitement among the leaders of the party.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It is undoubtedly true that from its position as the capital of Ethiopia and the entrepot of trade between the North and South, between the East and West, Meroe must have held vast treasures.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Charlie from his bed of rugs listened with ever-increasing curiosity to the conversation between the two men.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Charlie from his bed of rugs listened with ever-increasing curiosity to the conversation between the two men.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The nearer they approached the goal of their hopes--the ancient Ethiopian capital Meroe--the greater was the excitement among the leaders of the party.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading The caravan had halted for the night.
Charlie
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From this reading Charlie from his bed of rugs listened with ever-increasing curiosity to the conversation between the two men.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Charlie from his bed of rugs listened with ever-increasing curiosity to the conversation between the two men.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Charlie from his bed of rugs listened with ever-increasing curiosity to the conversation between the two men.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading “It is undoubtedly true that from its position as the capital of Ethiopia and the entrepot of trade between the North and South, between the East and West, Meroe must have held vast treasures.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Professor Stone, the leader of the expedition, sat in Reuel’s tent enjoying a pipe and a talk over the promising features of the enterprise.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Professor Stone, the leader of the expedition, sat in Reuel’s tent enjoying a pipe and a talk over the promising features of the enterprise.
entrepotnoun
a port where merchandise can be imported and then exported without paying import duties
From this reading “It is undoubtedly true that from its position as the capital of Ethiopia and the entrepot of trade between the North and South, between the East and West, Meroe must have held vast treasures.
EthiopianounUS /ˌiːθiˈoʊpiə/
Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia
From this reading “It is undoubtedly true that from its position as the capital of Ethiopia and the entrepot of trade between the North and South, between the East and West, Meroe must have held vast treasures.
EthiopiannounUS /ˌiːθiˈoʊpiən/
a native or inhabitant of Ethiopia
From this reading The nearer they approached the goal of their hopes--the ancient Ethiopian capital Meroe--the greater was the excitement among the leaders of the party.
ever-increasing
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From this reading Charlie from his bed of rugs listened with ever-increasing curiosity to the conversation between the two men.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The nearer they approached the goal of their hopes--the ancient Ethiopian capital Meroe--the greater was the excitement among the leaders of the party.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Professor Stone, the leader of the expedition, sat in Reuel’s tent enjoying a pipe and a talk over the promising features of the enterprise.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Professor Stone, the leader of the expedition, sat in Reuel’s tent enjoying a pipe and a talk over the promising features of the enterprise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The caravan had halted for the night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Charlie from his bed of rugs listened with ever-increasing curiosity to the conversation between the two men.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading The nearer they approached the goal of their hopes--the ancient Ethiopian capital Meroe--the greater was the excitement among the leaders of the party.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The nearer they approached the goal of their hopes--the ancient Ethiopian capital Meroe--the greater was the excitement among the leaders of the party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The caravan had halted for the night.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading The caravan had halted for the night.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “It is undoubtedly true that from its position as the capital of Ethiopia and the entrepot of trade between the North and South, between the East and West, Meroe must have held vast treasures.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading “It is undoubtedly true that from its position as the capital of Ethiopia and the entrepot of trade between the North and South, between the East and West, Meroe must have held vast treasures.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charlie from his bed of rugs listened with ever-increasing curiosity to the conversation between the two men.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The nearer they approached the goal of their hopes--the ancient Ethiopian capital Meroe--the greater was the excitement among the leaders of the party.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Professor Stone, the leader of the expedition, sat in Reuel’s tent enjoying a pipe and a talk over the promising features of the enterprise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is undoubtedly true that from its position as the capital of Ethiopia and the entrepot of trade between the North and South, between the East and West, Meroe must have held vast treasures.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is undoubtedly true that from its position as the capital of Ethiopia and the entrepot of trade between the North and South, between the East and West, Meroe must have held vast treasures.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “It is undoubtedly true that from its position as the capital of Ethiopia and the entrepot of trade between the North and South, between the East and West, Meroe must have held vast treasures.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Professor Stone, the leader of the expedition, sat in Reuel’s tent enjoying a pipe and a talk over the promising features of the enterprise.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading The nearer they approached the goal of their hopes--the ancient Ethiopian capital Meroe--the greater was the excitement among the leaders of the party.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Charlie from his bed of rugs listened with ever-increasing curiosity to the conversation between the two men.
the force of workers available
From this reading Charlie from his bed of rugs listened with ever-increasing curiosity to the conversation between the two men.
Meroe
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From this reading The nearer they approached the goal of their hopes--the ancient Ethiopian capital Meroe--the greater was the excitement among the leaders of the party.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “It is undoubtedly true that from its position as the capital of Ethiopia and the entrepot of trade between the North and South, between the East and West, Meroe must have held vast treasures.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The nearer they approached the goal of their hopes--the ancient Ethiopian capital Meroe--the greater was the excitement among the leaders of the party.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The caravan had halted for the night.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading “It is undoubtedly true that from its position as the capital of Ethiopia and the entrepot of trade between the North and South, between the East and West, Meroe must have held vast treasures.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Professor Stone, the leader of the expedition, sat in Reuel’s tent enjoying a pipe and a talk over the promising features of the enterprise.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Professor Stone, the leader of the expedition, sat in Reuel’s tent enjoying a pipe and a talk over the promising features of the enterprise.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The nearer they approached the goal of their hopes--the ancient Ethiopian capital Meroe--the greater was the excitement among the leaders of the party.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Professor Stone, the leader of the expedition, sat in Reuel’s tent enjoying a pipe and a talk over the promising features of the enterprise.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading “It is undoubtedly true that from its position as the capital of Ethiopia and the entrepot of trade between the North and South, between the East and West, Meroe must have held vast treasures.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Professor Stone, the leader of the expedition, sat in Reuel’s tent enjoying a pipe and a talk over the promising features of the enterprise.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Professor Stone, the leader of the expedition, sat in Reuel’s tent enjoying a pipe and a talk over the promising features of the enterprise.
Reuel's
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From this reading Professor Stone, the leader of the expedition, sat in Reuel’s tent enjoying a pipe and a talk over the promising features of the enterprise.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Charlie from his bed of rugs listened with ever-increasing curiosity to the conversation between the two men.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Professor Stone, the leader of the expedition, sat in Reuel’s tent enjoying a pipe and a talk over the promising features of the enterprise.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading “It is undoubtedly true that from its position as the capital of Ethiopia and the entrepot of trade between the North and South, between the East and West, Meroe must have held vast treasures.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Professor Stone, the leader of the expedition, sat in Reuel’s tent enjoying a pipe and a talk over the promising features of the enterprise.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Professor Stone, the leader of the expedition, sat in Reuel’s tent enjoying a pipe and a talk over the promising features of the enterprise.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Professor Stone, the leader of the expedition, sat in Reuel’s tent enjoying a pipe and a talk over the promising features of the enterprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is undoubtedly true that from its position as the capital of Ethiopia and the entrepot of trade between the North and South, between the East and West, Meroe must have held vast treasures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The caravan had halted for the night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The nearer they approached the goal of their hopes--the ancient Ethiopian capital Meroe--the greater was the excitement among the leaders of the party.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The nearer they approached the goal of their hopes--the ancient Ethiopian capital Meroe--the greater was the excitement among the leaders of the party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Charlie from his bed of rugs listened with ever-increasing curiosity to the conversation between the two men.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading “It is undoubtedly true that from its position as the capital of Ethiopia and the entrepot of trade between the North and South, between the East and West, Meroe must have held vast treasures.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading “It is undoubtedly true that from its position as the capital of Ethiopia and the entrepot of trade between the North and South, between the East and West, Meroe must have held vast treasures.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “It is undoubtedly true that from its position as the capital of Ethiopia and the entrepot of trade between the North and South, between the East and West, Meroe must have held vast treasures.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Charlie from his bed of rugs listened with ever-increasing curiosity to the conversation between the two men.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading “It is undoubtedly true that from its position as the capital of Ethiopia and the entrepot of trade between the North and South, between the East and West, Meroe must have held vast treasures.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading “It is undoubtedly true that from its position as the capital of Ethiopia and the entrepot of trade between the North and South, between the East and West, Meroe must have held vast treasures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The nearer they approached the goal of their hopes--the ancient Ethiopian capital Meroe--the greater was the excitement among the leaders of the party.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading “It is undoubtedly true that from its position as the capital of Ethiopia and the entrepot of trade between the North and South, between the East and West, Meroe must have held vast treasures.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charlie from his bed of rugs listened with ever-increasing curiosity to the conversation between the two men.
