used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
ablazeadjectiveUS /əˈbleɪz/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading Old women, with straggling hair and wizened faces, and with eyes ablaze with excitement, were pounding the drum.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The dance was in honor of a holy man, and was called the _djdib_.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The tent was thronged with young men and women, who watched tensely and eagerly the dancers in their center.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading The dance was in honor of a holy man, and was called the _djdib_.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading The tent was thronged with young men and women, who watched tensely and eagerly the dancers in their center.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Only young women were dancing.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
djdib
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From this reading The dance was in honor of a holy man, and was called the _djdib_.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The tent was thronged with young men and women, who watched tensely and eagerly the dancers in their center.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Old women, with straggling hair and wizened faces, and with eyes ablaze with excitement, were pounding the drum.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Old women, with straggling hair and wizened faces, and with eyes ablaze with excitement, were pounding the drum.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Old women, with straggling hair and wizened faces, and with eyes ablaze with excitement, were pounding the drum.
a young female
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
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 Old women, with straggling hair and wizened faces, and with eyes ablaze with excitement, were pounding the drum.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading The dance was in honor of a holy man, and was called the _djdib_.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The dance was in honor of a holy man, and was called the _djdib_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The tent was thronged with young men and women, who watched tensely and eagerly the dancers in their center.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The dance was in honor of a holy man, and was called the _djdib_.
the force of workers available
From this reading The tent was thronged with young men and women, who watched tensely and eagerly the dancers in their center.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old women, with straggling hair and wizened faces, and with eyes ablaze with excitement, were pounding the drum.
and nothing more
From this reading Only young women were dancing.
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading Old women, with straggling hair and wizened faces, and with eyes ablaze with excitement, were pounding the drum.
rhythmicallyadverbUS /ˈrɪðmɪkli/
in a rhythmic manner
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
stragglingadjective
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading Old women, with straggling hair and wizened faces, and with eyes ablaze with excitement, were pounding the drum.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
tenselyadverbUS /ˈtensli/
in a tense manner
From this reading The tent was thronged with young men and women, who watched tensely and eagerly the dancers in their center.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The tent was thronged with young men and women, who watched tensely and eagerly the dancers in their center.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading The tent was thronged with young men and women, who watched tensely and eagerly the dancers in their center.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
unceasinglyadverb
with unflagging resolve
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tent was thronged with young men and women, who watched tensely and eagerly the dancers in their center.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The tent was thronged with young men and women, who watched tensely and eagerly the dancers in their center.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE DESERT GIRL Attracted by the sound of a drum, beating rhythmically and unceasingly, we strolled after sunset to the entrance of an Arab tent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Old women, with straggling hair and wizened faces, and with eyes ablaze with excitement, were pounding the drum.
which person or people
From this reading The tent was thronged with young men and women, who watched tensely and eagerly the dancers in their center.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Old women, with straggling hair and wizened faces, and with eyes ablaze with excitement, were pounding the drum.
wizenedadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzənd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading Old women, with straggling hair and wizened faces, and with eyes ablaze with excitement, were pounding the drum.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Old women, with straggling hair and wizened faces, and with eyes ablaze with excitement, were pounding the drum.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The tent was thronged with young men and women, who watched tensely and eagerly the dancers in their center.
