(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They are all of them employed as beasts of burthen, in carrying loads on the back, and they answer the purpose of cavalry in battle.
in addition
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
react verbally
From this reading They are all of them employed as beasts of burthen, in carrying loads on the back, and they answer the purpose of cavalry in battle.
ArabiannounUS /əˈreɪbiən/
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 Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Camels are found feeding in herds in the East.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They are all of them employed as beasts of burthen, in carrying loads on the back, and they answer the purpose of cavalry in battle.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
Bactrian
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From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading They are all of them employed as beasts of burthen, in carrying loads on the back, and they answer the purpose of cavalry in battle.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading They are all of them employed as beasts of burthen, in carrying loads on the back, and they answer the purpose of cavalry in battle.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both of these species, like the ox, have no teeth in the upper jaw.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
burthennoun
a variant of “burden”
From this reading They are all of them employed as beasts of burthen, in carrying loads on the back, and they answer the purpose of cavalry in battle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
CAMELnounUS /ˈkæməl/
cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading THE CAMEL.
CamelsnounUS /ˈkæməlz/
plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading Camels are found feeding in herds in the East.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They are all of them employed as beasts of burthen, in carrying loads on the back, and they answer the purpose of cavalry in battle.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading They are all of them employed as beasts of burthen, in carrying loads on the back, and they answer the purpose of cavalry in battle.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Camels are found feeding in herds in the East.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading They are all of them employed as beasts of burthen, in carrying loads on the back, and they answer the purpose of cavalry in battle.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading Camels are found feeding in herds in the East.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
set up or found
From this reading Camels are found feeding in herds in the East.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
herdsnounUS /hɜːrdz/
plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading Camels are found feeding in herds in the East.
humpverbUS /hʌmp/
round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
humps
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From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Camels are found feeding in herds in the East.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Both of these species, like the ox, have no teeth in the upper jaw.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Both of these species, like the ox, have no teeth in the upper jaw.
loadsnounUS /loʊdz/
a large number or amount
From this reading They are all of them employed as beasts of burthen, in carrying loads on the back, and they answer the purpose of cavalry in battle.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
not any; not one
From this reading Both of these species, like the ox, have no teeth in the upper jaw.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
and nothing more
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
oxnounUS /ɑːks/
an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus
From this reading Both of these species, like the ox, have no teeth in the upper jaw.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading They are all of them employed as beasts of burthen, in carrying loads on the back, and they answer the purpose of cavalry in battle.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Both of these species, like the ox, have no teeth in the upper jaw.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Both of these species, like the ox, have no teeth in the upper jaw.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAMEL.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They are all of them employed as beasts of burthen, in carrying loads on the back, and they answer the purpose of cavalry in battle.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Both of these species, like the ox, have no teeth in the upper jaw.
at the time that
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of these there are two different kinds, the Bactrian and the Arabian; the former kind having two humps on the back, the latter only one; they have also another hump under the breast, by means of which they support themselves when reclining.
