afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading They did not return, and we were allowed to pass the rest of the night in quiet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading The women immediately began to lower the tents, and to roll up the coverings in packages suitable for stowage on the camels' backs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The women immediately began to lower the tents, and to roll up the coverings in packages suitable for stowage on the camels' backs.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
camelsnounUS /ˈkæməlz/
plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading The women immediately began to lower the tents, and to roll up the coverings in packages suitable for stowage on the camels' backs.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
coveringsnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋz/
plural of “covering” — a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading The women immediately began to lower the tents, and to roll up the coverings in packages suitable for stowage on the camels' backs.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not return, and we were allowed to pass the rest of the night in quiet.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
eludingnounUS /ɪˈluːdɪŋ/
the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
hold firmly
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
Hamed's
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From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The women immediately began to lower the tents, and to roll up the coverings in packages suitable for stowage on the camels' backs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The women immediately began to lower the tents, and to roll up the coverings in packages suitable for stowage on the camels' backs.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They did not return, and we were allowed to pass the rest of the night in quiet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The women immediately began to lower the tents, and to roll up the coverings in packages suitable for stowage on the camels' backs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The women immediately began to lower the tents, and to roll up the coverings in packages suitable for stowage on the camels' backs.
go across or through
From this reading They did not return, and we were allowed to pass the rest of the night in quiet.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading They did not return, and we were allowed to pass the rest of the night in quiet.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They did not return, and we were allowed to pass the rest of the night in quiet.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading The women immediately began to lower the tents, and to roll up the coverings in packages suitable for stowage on the camels' backs.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
get by special effort
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
SheikhnounUS /ʃiːk/
the leader of an Arab village or family
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
stowagenoun
the charge for stowing goods
From this reading The women immediately began to lower the tents, and to roll up the coverings in packages suitable for stowage on the camels' backs.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The women immediately began to lower the tents, and to roll up the coverings in packages suitable for stowage on the camels' backs.
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 women immediately began to lower the tents, and to roll up the coverings in packages suitable for stowage on the camels' backs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not return, and we were allowed to pass the rest of the night in quiet.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
hard to endure
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The women immediately began to lower the tents, and to roll up the coverings in packages suitable for stowage on the camels' backs.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The next morning, after the usual form of prayer had been gone through, the scouts reported that Sheikh Hamed's people were nowhere in the neighbourhood, and the order was given to strike camp.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They did not return, and we were allowed to pass the rest of the night in quiet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The creature, however, was not to be easily caught; and eluding his grasp, it bolted out, followed by the rest, which we in vain tried to secure.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The women immediately began to lower the tents, and to roll up the coverings in packages suitable for stowage on the camels' backs.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Since you have come here you shall pay for your footing, and give us some milk for breakfast," exclaimed Ben, trying to seize one of them.
