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From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
for the reason that
From this reading A land which, because it had little possible outreach, reached upward."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A land, not far from the highroad between Europe and the East, yet secluded on its hilltops, where prophets and patriots dreamed in its safe caverns.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading --_William Byron Forbush_.
cavernsnounUS /ˈkævərnz/
plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space
From this reading A land, not far from the highroad between Europe and the East, yet secluded on its hilltops, where prophets and patriots dreamed in its safe caverns.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A land of paths, not of thoroughfares, with but one great city.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading A land, not far from the highroad between Europe and the East, yet secluded on its hilltops, where prophets and patriots dreamed in its safe caverns.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A land, not far from the highroad between Europe and the East, yet secluded on its hilltops, where prophets and patriots dreamed in its safe caverns.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading A land, not far from the highroad between Europe and the East, yet secluded on its hilltops, where prophets and patriots dreamed in its safe caverns.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A land, not far from the highroad between Europe and the East, yet secluded on its hilltops, where prophets and patriots dreamed in its safe caverns.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
Forbush
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From this reading --_William Byron Forbush_.
forestersnounUS /ˈfɔːrəstərz/
plural of “forester” — English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A land of paths, not of thoroughfares, with but one great city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A land which, because it had little possible outreach, reached upward."
highlandersnounUS /ˈhaɪlændərz/
plural of “highlander” — a soldier in a Scottish regiment from the Highlands
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
highroadnoun
a highway
From this reading A land, not far from the highroad between Europe and the East, yet secluded on its hilltops, where prophets and patriots dreamed in its safe caverns.
hilltopsnounUS /ˈhɪltɑːps/
plural of “hilltop” — the peak of a hill
From this reading A land, not far from the highroad between Europe and the East, yet secluded on its hilltops, where prophets and patriots dreamed in its safe caverns.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A land, not far from the highroad between Europe and the East, yet secluded on its hilltops, where prophets and patriots dreamed in its safe caverns.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A land which, because it had little possible outreach, reached upward."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A land, not far from the highroad between Europe and the East, yet secluded on its hilltops, where prophets and patriots dreamed in its safe caverns.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A land which, because it had little possible outreach, reached upward."
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A land, not far from the highroad between Europe and the East, yet secluded on its hilltops, where prophets and patriots dreamed in its safe caverns.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A land of paths, not of thoroughfares, with but one great city.
orchardsnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərdz/
plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
outreachnounUS /ˈaʊtriːtʃ/
the act of reaching out
From this reading A land which, because it had little possible outreach, reached upward."
PalestinenounUS /ˈpæləstaɪn/
a former British mandate on the east coast of the Mediterranean; divided between Jordan and Israel in 1948
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading A land of paths, not of thoroughfares, with but one great city.
patriotsnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading A land, not far from the highroad between Europe and the East, yet secluded on its hilltops, where prophets and patriots dreamed in its safe caverns.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A land which, because it had little possible outreach, reached upward."
prophetsnounUS /ˈprɑːfəts/
the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading A land, not far from the highroad between Europe and the East, yet secluded on its hilltops, where prophets and patriots dreamed in its safe caverns.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A land which, because it had little possible outreach, reached upward."
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading A land, not far from the highroad between Europe and the East, yet secluded on its hilltops, where prophets and patriots dreamed in its safe caverns.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading A land, not far from the highroad between Europe and the East, yet secluded on its hilltops, where prophets and patriots dreamed in its safe caverns.
sheepfolds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
thoroughfaresnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊferz/
plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another
From this reading A land of paths, not of thoroughfares, with but one great city.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading A land which, because it had little possible outreach, reached upward."
vineyardsnounUS /ˈvɪnjərdz/
plural of “vineyard” — a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
VisitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
in or at the place that
From this reading A land, not far from the highroad between Europe and the East, yet secluded on its hilltops, where prophets and patriots dreamed in its safe caverns.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A land which, because it had little possible outreach, reached upward."
which person or people
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_William Byron Forbush_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading THE LAND OF THE BIBLE _Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_ {94} "A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds.
but in spite of that
From this reading A land, not far from the highroad between Europe and the East, yet secluded on its hilltops, where prophets and patriots dreamed in its safe caverns.
