7th
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From this reading More like a band of brigands, than a part of the routed 7th Turkish Army, they rode in disorder.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading They were alive, indeed, and fortunate in the fact, for hundreds had fallen in that dreadful massacre in the gorge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
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 An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading More like a band of brigands, than a part of the routed 7th Turkish Army, they rode in disorder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Picturesque they were, in an assorted fashion, but as soldiers they were not impressive, dressed in ragged gowns and dirty head-dresses, their beards untrimmed.
assortedadjectiveUS /əˈsɔːrtɪd/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Picturesque they were, in an assorted fashion, but as soldiers they were not impressive, dressed in ragged gowns and dirty head-dresses, their beards untrimmed.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading More like a band of brigands, than a part of the routed 7th Turkish Army, they rode in disorder.
beardsnounUS /bɪrdz/
plural of “beard” — the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Picturesque they were, in an assorted fashion, but as soldiers they were not impressive, dressed in ragged gowns and dirty head-dresses, their beards untrimmed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
brigands
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From this reading More like a band of brigands, than a part of the routed 7th Turkish Army, they rode in disorder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Picturesque they were, in an assorted fashion, but as soldiers they were not impressive, dressed in ragged gowns and dirty head-dresses, their beards untrimmed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
DamascusnounUS /dəˈmæskəs/
an ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Picturesque they were, in an assorted fashion, but as soldiers they were not impressive, dressed in ragged gowns and dirty head-dresses, their beards untrimmed.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading More like a band of brigands, than a part of the routed 7th Turkish Army, they rode in disorder.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading They were alive, indeed, and fortunate in the fact, for hundreds had fallen in that dreadful massacre in the gorge.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Picturesque they were, in an assorted fashion, but as soldiers they were not impressive, dressed in ragged gowns and dirty head-dresses, their beards untrimmed.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They were alive, indeed, and fortunate in the fact, for hundreds had fallen in that dreadful massacre in the gorge.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading They were alive, indeed, and fortunate in the fact, for hundreds had fallen in that dreadful massacre in the gorge.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Picturesque they were, in an assorted fashion, but as soldiers they were not impressive, dressed in ragged gowns and dirty head-dresses, their beards untrimmed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading They were alive, indeed, and fortunate in the fact, for hundreds had fallen in that dreadful massacre in the gorge.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading They were alive, indeed, and fortunate in the fact, for hundreds had fallen in that dreadful massacre in the gorge.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Picturesque they were, in an assorted fashion, but as soldiers they were not impressive, dressed in ragged gowns and dirty head-dresses, their beards untrimmed.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
head-dresses
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From this reading Picturesque they were, in an assorted fashion, but as soldiers they were not impressive, dressed in ragged gowns and dirty head-dresses, their beards untrimmed.
hillocks
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From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading They were alive, indeed, and fortunate in the fact, for hundreds had fallen in that dreadful massacre in the gorge.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading Picturesque they were, in an assorted fashion, but as soldiers they were not impressive, dressed in ragged gowns and dirty head-dresses, their beards untrimmed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were alive, indeed, and fortunate in the fact, for hundreds had fallen in that dreadful massacre in the gorge.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading They were alive, indeed, and fortunate in the fact, for hundreds had fallen in that dreadful massacre in the gorge.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading More like a band of brigands, than a part of the routed 7th Turkish Army, they rode in disorder.
most important element
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
massacreverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading They were alive, indeed, and fortunate in the fact, for hundreds had fallen in that dreadful massacre in the gorge.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More like a band of brigands, than a part of the routed 7th Turkish Army, they rode in disorder.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Picturesque they were, in an assorted fashion, but as soldiers they were not impressive, dressed in ragged gowns and dirty head-dresses, their beards untrimmed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading More like a band of brigands, than a part of the routed 7th Turkish Army, they rode in disorder.
PicturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Picturesque they were, in an assorted fashion, but as soldiers they were not impressive, dressed in ragged gowns and dirty head-dresses, their beards untrimmed.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Picturesque they were, in an assorted fashion, but as soldiers they were not impressive, dressed in ragged gowns and dirty head-dresses, their beards untrimmed.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading More like a band of brigands, than a part of the routed 7th Turkish Army, they rode in disorder.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
routedverbUS /ˈruːtɪd/
past form of “route” — send documents or materials to appropriate destinations
From this reading More like a band of brigands, than a part of the routed 7th Turkish Army, they rode in disorder.
scrubbyadjectiveUS /ˈskrʌbi/
sparsely covered with stunted trees or vegetation and underbrush
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Picturesque they were, in an assorted fashion, but as soldiers they were not impressive, dressed in ragged gowns and dirty head-dresses, their beards untrimmed.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
not in physical motion
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More like a band of brigands, than a part of the routed 7th Turkish Army, they rode in disorder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were alive, indeed, and fortunate in the fact, for hundreds had fallen in that dreadful massacre in the gorge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading More like a band of brigands, than a part of the routed 7th Turkish Army, they rode in disorder.
untrimmedadjective
not trimmed
From this reading Picturesque they were, in an assorted fashion, but as soldiers they were not impressive, dressed in ragged gowns and dirty head-dresses, their beards untrimmed.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their horses were tired, for they had been hard pressed, and on the faces of the riders something of the panic of the early morning was still visible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading An hour before sunset, a group of Arab horsemen came over the scrubby hillocks, following the indistinct route worn by mules, which led, five miles to the north, to the main route to Damascus.
