used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack prepared a hasty breakfast, after which he fared forth to see about obtaining camels for the journey.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Jack prepared a hasty breakfast, after which he fared forth to see about obtaining camels for the journey.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Jack prepared a hasty breakfast, after which he fared forth to see about obtaining camels for the journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was successful in his quest, and the edge of the sun creeping over the horizon could just be seen when they prepared to mount.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The sun had not yet risen in the east when the three friends arose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was successful in his quest, and the edge of the sun creeping over the horizon could just be seen when they prepared to mount.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Jack prepared a hasty breakfast, after which he fared forth to see about obtaining camels for the journey.
camelnounUS /ˈkæməl/
cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading Frank climbed upon the kneeling camel with no little trepidation.
camelsnounUS /ˈkæməlz/
plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading Jack prepared a hasty breakfast, after which he fared forth to see about obtaining camels for the journey.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Frank climbed upon the kneeling camel with no little trepidation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was successful in his quest, and the edge of the sun creeping over the horizon could just be seen when they prepared to mount.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading He was successful in his quest, and the edge of the sun creeping over the horizon could just be seen when they prepared to mount.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The sun had not yet risen in the east when the three friends arose.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading He was successful in his quest, and the edge of the sun creeping over the horizon could just be seen when they prepared to mount.
faredverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading Jack prepared a hasty breakfast, after which he fared forth to see about obtaining camels for the journey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack prepared a hasty breakfast, after which he fared forth to see about obtaining camels for the journey.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Jack prepared a hasty breakfast, after which he fared forth to see about obtaining camels for the journey.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank climbed upon the kneeling camel with no little trepidation.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The sun had not yet risen in the east when the three friends arose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun had not yet risen in the east when the three friends arose.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Jack prepared a hasty breakfast, after which he fared forth to see about obtaining camels for the journey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack prepared a hasty breakfast, after which he fared forth to see about obtaining camels for the journey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was successful in his quest, and the edge of the sun creeping over the horizon could just be seen when they prepared to mount.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading He was successful in his quest, and the edge of the sun creeping over the horizon could just be seen when they prepared to mount.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sun had not yet risen in the east when the three friends arose.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack prepared a hasty breakfast, after which he fared forth to see about obtaining camels for the journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading ON THE JOURNEY.
and nothing more
From this reading He was successful in his quest, and the edge of the sun creeping over the horizon could just be seen when they prepared to mount.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading Frank climbed upon the kneeling camel with no little trepidation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Frank climbed upon the kneeling camel with no little trepidation.
attach to a support
From this reading He was successful in his quest, and the edge of the sun creeping over the horizon could just be seen when they prepared to mount.
not any; not one
From this reading Frank climbed upon the kneeling camel with no little trepidation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sun had not yet risen in the east when the three friends arose.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Jack prepared a hasty breakfast, after which he fared forth to see about obtaining camels for the journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was successful in his quest, and the edge of the sun creeping over the horizon could just be seen when they prepared to mount.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE JOURNEY.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was successful in his quest, and the edge of the sun creeping over the horizon could just be seen when they prepared to mount.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Jack prepared a hasty breakfast, after which he fared forth to see about obtaining camels for the journey.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading He was successful in his quest, and the edge of the sun creeping over the horizon could just be seen when they prepared to mount.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The sun had not yet risen in the east when the three friends arose.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Jack prepared a hasty breakfast, after which he fared forth to see about obtaining camels for the journey.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was successful in his quest, and the edge of the sun creeping over the horizon could just be seen when they prepared to mount.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading He was successful in his quest, and the edge of the sun creeping over the horizon could just be seen when they prepared to mount.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had not yet risen in the east when the three friends arose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE JOURNEY.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was successful in his quest, and the edge of the sun creeping over the horizon could just be seen when they prepared to mount.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The sun had not yet risen in the east when the three friends arose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack prepared a hasty breakfast, after which he fared forth to see about obtaining camels for the journey.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading Frank climbed upon the kneeling camel with no little trepidation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Frank climbed upon the kneeling camel with no little trepidation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was successful in his quest, and the edge of the sun creeping over the horizon could just be seen when they prepared to mount.
at the time that
From this reading The sun had not yet risen in the east when the three friends arose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jack prepared a hasty breakfast, after which he fared forth to see about obtaining camels for the journey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frank climbed upon the kneeling camel with no little trepidation.
but in spite of that
From this reading The sun had not yet risen in the east when the three friends arose.
