Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

anew

From this reading So Menon journeyed forth and back again, chiding, soothing, punishing.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

although

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

plural of “ass” — the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

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From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading So Menon journeyed forth and back again, chiding, soothing, punishing.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

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From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

rebuking a person harshly

From this reading So Menon journeyed forth and back again, chiding, soothing, punishing.

a young person of either sex

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

plural of “dove” — any of numerous small pigeons

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

a young eagle

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

provide as food

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading So Menon journeyed forth and back again, chiding, soothing, punishing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

the head of a state government

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip

From this reading So Menon journeyed forth and back again, chiding, soothing, punishing.

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From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

a large number or amount

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

-ing form of “low” — make a low noise, characteristic of bovines

From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

plural of “multitude” — a large indefinite number

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

an ancient Assyrian city on the Tigris across from the modern city of Mosul in the northern part of what is now known as Iraq

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

(of an infant) breast-fed

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

participate in games or sport

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

resulting in punishment

From this reading So Menon journeyed forth and back again, chiding, soothing, punishing.

worried and uneasy

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

in the near future

From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

affording physical relief

From this reading So Menon journeyed forth and back again, chiding, soothing, punishing.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

feeling self-importance

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

plural of “syrian” — a native or inhabitant of Syria

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men

From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

up to a particular time

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

full of trouble

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Train on train of lowing, braying beasts were driven from out the land; and so soon as their tails had ceased to switch in Syria, a cry went up for more.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading Thus the Syrians whispered amongst themselves, as others muttered far away at Nineveh; and soon the whisper swelled, till each man spoke his thoughts aloud, and thought was bitter against the Governor.

belonging to which person

From this reading From Nineveh came an endless call for grain wherewith to feed the multitudes of labourers, for oxen, asses, and the water buffalo, whose strength was now employed in the drawing of heavy loads.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE EAGLET NURSED BY DOVES In troublous times the government of Syria was not a game at which a child might play; and, albeit Menon dwelt with his wife at Azapah, he needs must circle round about through many a restless tribe.