106
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From this reading 106.
249
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From this reading 249.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Who from their thirsty sands Pray that the locusts on the peopled plain May settle and prepare their way._—XXV. p.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
ArabsnounUS /ˈærəbz/
plural of “arab” — 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 Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
aridadjectiveUS /ˈærəd/
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
BarbarynounUS /ˈbɑːrbəri/
a region of northern Africa on the Mediterranean coast between Egypt and Gibraltar; was used as a base for pirates from the 16th to 19th centuries
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
benedictionnounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪkʃən/
the act of praying for divine protection
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading * * * * * _But where was he whose hand Had wielded it so well that glorious day?_—XXV. p.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading * * * * * _But where was he whose hand Had wielded it so well that glorious day?_—XXV. p.
depopulating
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From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
desolated
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From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
elkhere
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From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
emanatingverbUS /ˈeməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “emanate” — proceed or issue forth, as from a source
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Who from their thirsty sands Pray that the locusts on the peopled plain May settle and prepare their way._—XXV. p.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading * * * * * _But where was he whose hand Had wielded it so well that glorious day?_—XXV. p.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading * * * * * _But where was he whose hand Had wielded it so well that glorious day?_—XXV. p.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading * * * * * _But where was he whose hand Had wielded it so well that glorious day?_—XXV. p.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading * * * * * _But where was he whose hand Had wielded it so well that glorious day?_—XXV. p.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
Jackson'snounUS /ˈdʒæksənz/
possessive form of “jackson” — English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
locustsnounUS /ˈloʊkəsts/
plural of “locust” — migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae
From this reading _Who from their thirsty sands Pray that the locusts on the peopled plain May settle and prepare their way._—XXV. p.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Who from their thirsty sands Pray that the locusts on the peopled plain May settle and prepare their way._—XXV. p.
MorocconounUS /mərˈɑːkoʊ/
a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
mortalitynounUS /mɔːrˈtæləti/
the quality or state of being mortal
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Who from their thirsty sands Pray that the locusts on the peopled plain May settle and prepare their way._—XXV. p.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading _Who from their thirsty sands Pray that the locusts on the peopled plain May settle and prepare their way._—XXV. p.
peopledadjectiveUS /ˈpiːpəld/
furnished with people
From this reading _Who from their thirsty sands Pray that the locusts on the peopled plain May settle and prepare their way._—XXV. p.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading _Who from their thirsty sands Pray that the locusts on the peopled plain May settle and prepare their way._—XXV. p.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading _Who from their thirsty sands Pray that the locusts on the peopled plain May settle and prepare their way._—XXV. p.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading _Who from their thirsty sands Pray that the locusts on the peopled plain May settle and prepare their way._—XXV. p.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
Saharawans
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From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading _Who from their thirsty sands Pray that the locusts on the peopled plain May settle and prepare their way._—XXV. p.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading _Who from their thirsty sands Pray that the locusts on the peopled plain May settle and prepare their way._—XXV. p.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading * * * * * _But where was he whose hand Had wielded it so well that glorious day?_—XXV. p.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
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 The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Who from their thirsty sands Pray that the locusts on the peopled plain May settle and prepare their way._—XXV. p.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Who from their thirsty sands Pray that the locusts on the peopled plain May settle and prepare their way._—XXV. p.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Who from their thirsty sands Pray that the locusts on the peopled plain May settle and prepare their way._—XXV. p.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
therefromadverb
from that circumstance or source
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading _Who from their thirsty sands Pray that the locusts on the peopled plain May settle and prepare their way._—XXV. p.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
in the direction of
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * _But where was he whose hand Had wielded it so well that glorious day?_—XXV. p.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Who from their thirsty sands Pray that the locusts on the peopled plain May settle and prepare their way._—XXV. p.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading * * * * * _But where was he whose hand Had wielded it so well that glorious day?_—XXV. p.
in or at the place that
From this reading * * * * * _But where was he whose hand Had wielded it so well that glorious day?_—XXV. p.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Saharawans, or Arabs of the Desert, rejoice to see the clouds of locusts proceeding towards the north, anticipating therefrom a general mortality, which they call _elkhere_, the good or the benediction; for, after depopulating the rich plains of Barbary, it affords to them an opportunity of emanating from their arid recesses, in the desert, to pitch their tents in the desolated plains, or along the banks of some river.—_Jackson’s Morocco_, p.
which person or people
From this reading _Who from their thirsty sands Pray that the locusts on the peopled plain May settle and prepare their way._—XXV. p.
belonging to which person
From this reading * * * * * _But where was he whose hand Had wielded it so well that glorious day?_—XXV. p.
wieldedverbUS /ˈwiːldɪd/
past form of “wield” — have and exercise
From this reading * * * * * _But where was he whose hand Had wielded it so well that glorious day?_—XXV. p.
XXVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-four and one
From this reading _Who from their thirsty sands Pray that the locusts on the peopled plain May settle and prepare their way._—XXV. p.