used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our pursuers also redoubled their pace, and it became a set race in which only the endurance of our animals was of importance.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
at or in the front
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
in addition
From this reading Our pursuers also redoubled their pace, and it became a set race in which only the endurance of our animals was of importance.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The camels we rode were among the best of Gege-Merak’s herd, and we saw with satisfaction that they could easily keep the distance between ourselves and the Arabs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Our pursuers also redoubled their pace, and it became a set race in which only the endurance of our animals was of importance.
move towards
From this reading Perhaps they were on the other side, and had not observed our approach.
ArabsnounUS /ˈærəbz/
plural of “arab” — 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 The camels we rode were among the best of Gege-Merak’s herd, and we saw with satisfaction that they could easily keep the distance between ourselves and the Arabs.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Gradually the mound grew nearer and we strained our eyes to discover Uncle Naboth and his party, who should be near its base.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Our pursuers also redoubled their pace, and it became a set race in which only the endurance of our animals was of importance.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The camels we rode were among the best of Gege-Merak’s herd, and we saw with satisfaction that they could easily keep the distance between ourselves and the Arabs.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The camels we rode were among the best of Gege-Merak’s herd, and we saw with satisfaction that they could easily keep the distance between ourselves and the Arabs.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
camelsnounUS /ˈkæməlz/
plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading The camels we rode were among the best of Gege-Merak’s herd, and we saw with satisfaction that they could easily keep the distance between ourselves and the Arabs.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Gradually the mound grew nearer and we strained our eyes to discover Uncle Naboth and his party, who should be near its base.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The camels we rode were among the best of Gege-Merak’s herd, and we saw with satisfaction that they could easily keep the distance between ourselves and the Arabs.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The camels we rode were among the best of Gege-Merak’s herd, and we saw with satisfaction that they could easily keep the distance between ourselves and the Arabs.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading Our pursuers also redoubled their pace, and it became a set race in which only the endurance of our animals was of importance.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Gradually the mound grew nearer and we strained our eyes to discover Uncle Naboth and his party, who should be near its base.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
Gege-Merak's
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From this reading The camels we rode were among the best of Gege-Merak’s herd, and we saw with satisfaction that they could easily keep the distance between ourselves and the Arabs.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually the mound grew nearer and we strained our eyes to discover Uncle Naboth and his party, who should be near its base.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Gradually the mound grew nearer and we strained our eyes to discover Uncle Naboth and his party, who should be near its base.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps they were on the other side, and had not observed our approach.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading The camels we rode were among the best of Gege-Merak’s herd, and we saw with satisfaction that they could easily keep the distance between ourselves and the Arabs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gradually the mound grew nearer and we strained our eyes to discover Uncle Naboth and his party, who should be near its base.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Our pursuers also redoubled their pace, and it became a set race in which only the endurance of our animals was of importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our pursuers also redoubled their pace, and it became a set race in which only the endurance of our animals was of importance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Our pursuers also redoubled their pace, and it became a set race in which only the endurance of our animals was of importance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Gradually the mound grew nearer and we strained our eyes to discover Uncle Naboth and his party, who should be near its base.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The camels we rode were among the best of Gege-Merak’s herd, and we saw with satisfaction that they could easily keep the distance between ourselves and the Arabs.
moundnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading Gradually the mound grew nearer and we strained our eyes to discover Uncle Naboth and his party, who should be near its base.
Naboth
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From this reading Gradually the mound grew nearer and we strained our eyes to discover Uncle Naboth and his party, who should be near its base.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Gradually the mound grew nearer and we strained our eyes to discover Uncle Naboth and his party, who should be near its base.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Gradually the mound grew nearer and we strained our eyes to discover Uncle Naboth and his party, who should be near its base.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps they were on the other side, and had not observed our approach.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Perhaps they were on the other side, and had not observed our approach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps they were on the other side, and had not observed our approach.
and nothing more
From this reading Our pursuers also redoubled their pace, and it became a set race in which only the endurance of our animals was of importance.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Perhaps they were on the other side, and had not observed our approach.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading The camels we rode were among the best of Gege-Merak’s herd, and we saw with satisfaction that they could easily keep the distance between ourselves and the Arabs.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Our pursuers also redoubled their pace, and it became a set race in which only the endurance of our animals was of importance.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Gradually the mound grew nearer and we strained our eyes to discover Uncle Naboth and his party, who should be near its base.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps they were on the other side, and had not observed our approach.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading Our pursuers also redoubled their pace, and it became a set race in which only the endurance of our animals was of importance.
any competition
From this reading Our pursuers also redoubled their pace, and it became a set race in which only the endurance of our animals was of importance.
redoubledadjectiveUS /riˈdʌbəld/
become much greater in intensity or size or amount
From this reading Our pursuers also redoubled their pace, and it became a set race in which only the endurance of our animals was of importance.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The camels we rode were among the best of Gege-Merak’s herd, and we saw with satisfaction that they could easily keep the distance between ourselves and the Arabs.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The camels we rode were among the best of Gege-Merak’s herd, and we saw with satisfaction that they could easily keep the distance between ourselves and the Arabs.
cut with a saw
From this reading The camels we rode were among the best of Gege-Merak’s herd, and we saw with satisfaction that they could easily keep the distance between ourselves and the Arabs.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Our pursuers also redoubled their pace, and it became a set race in which only the endurance of our animals was of importance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Gradually the mound grew nearer and we strained our eyes to discover Uncle Naboth and his party, who should be near its base.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Perhaps they were on the other side, and had not observed our approach.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
having a supporting base
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Gradually the mound grew nearer and we strained our eyes to discover Uncle Naboth and his party, who should be near its base.
Tel-Ambra
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From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The camels we rode were among the best of Gege-Merak’s herd, and we saw with satisfaction that they could easily keep the distance between ourselves and the Arabs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Our pursuers also redoubled their pace, and it became a set race in which only the endurance of our animals was of importance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The camels we rode were among the best of Gege-Merak’s herd, and we saw with satisfaction that they could easily keep the distance between ourselves and the Arabs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gradually the mound grew nearer and we strained our eyes to discover Uncle Naboth and his party, who should be near its base.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Gradually the mound grew nearer and we strained our eyes to discover Uncle Naboth and his party, who should be near its base.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our pursuers also redoubled their pace, and it became a set race in which only the endurance of our animals was of importance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The camels we rode were among the best of Gege-Merak’s herd, and we saw with satisfaction that they could easily keep the distance between ourselves and the Arabs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Our pursuers also redoubled their pace, and it became a set race in which only the endurance of our animals was of importance.
which person or people
From this reading Gradually the mound grew nearer and we strained our eyes to discover Uncle Naboth and his party, who should be near its base.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The camels we rode were among the best of Gege-Merak’s herd, and we saw with satisfaction that they could easily keep the distance between ourselves and the Arabs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Far ahead we could see the outlines of Tel-Ambra standing clear against the blue sky, and toward this we headed, for our friends would be there awaiting us.
