used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Joseph's thoughts were far away on the hillside opposite amid the woods, and Azariah's voice jarred.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Joseph's thoughts were far away on the hillside opposite amid the woods, and Azariah's voice jarred.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By this time, he said, the maidens are drawing water.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Joseph's thoughts were far away on the hillside opposite amid the woods, and Azariah's voice jarred.
Azariah
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From this reading But a she-wolf with cubs is dangerous, Azariah replied.
Azariah's
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From this reading Joseph's thoughts were far away on the hillside opposite amid the woods, and Azariah's voice jarred.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time, he said, the maidens are drawing water.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
cubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading But a she-wolf with cubs is dangerous, Azariah replied.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading By this time, he said, the maidens are drawing water.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Joseph's thoughts were far away on the hillside opposite amid the woods, and Azariah's voice jarred.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By this time, he said, the maidens are drawing water.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If we were to try to steal her cubs, Joseph interjected.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading Joseph's thoughts were far away on the hillside opposite amid the woods, and Azariah's voice jarred.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
interjectedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “interject” — to insert between other elements
From this reading If we were to try to steal her cubs, Joseph interjected.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But a she-wolf with cubs is dangerous, Azariah replied.
jarredverbUS /dʒɑːrd/
inflected form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading Joseph's thoughts were far away on the hillside opposite amid the woods, and Azariah's voice jarred.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
Joseph'snounUS /ˈdʒoʊzəfs/
possessive form of “joseph” — leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Joseph's thoughts were far away on the hillside opposite amid the woods, and Azariah's voice jarred.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading By this time, he said, the maidens are drawing water.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
not one, and not any
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Joseph's thoughts were far away on the hillside opposite amid the woods, and Azariah's voice jarred.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Joseph's thoughts were far away on the hillside opposite amid the woods, and Azariah's voice jarred.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
by chance
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading But a she-wolf with cubs is dangerous, Azariah replied.
roamingverbUS /ˈroʊmɪŋ/
-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading By this time, he said, the maidens are drawing water.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
she-wolf
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From this reading But a she-wolf with cubs is dangerous, Azariah replied.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading If we were to try to steal her cubs, Joseph interjected.
express in words
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Joseph's thoughts were far away on the hillside opposite amid the woods, and Azariah's voice jarred.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time, he said, the maidens are drawing water.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Joseph's thoughts were far away on the hillside opposite amid the woods, and Azariah's voice jarred.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time, he said, the maidens are drawing water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading If we were to try to steal her cubs, Joseph interjected.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Joseph's thoughts were far away on the hillside opposite amid the woods, and Azariah's voice jarred.
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 By this time, he said, the maidens are drawing water.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Joseph's thoughts were far away on the hillside opposite amid the woods, and Azariah's voice jarred.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But a she-wolf with cubs is dangerous, Azariah replied.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Joseph's thoughts were far away on the hillside opposite amid the woods, and Azariah's voice jarred.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading But perhaps, Joseph answered, none will be able to tell us the way to the rock, and if none has heard for certain on which rock Samuel offered sacrifice we might go roaming over the hills and into forests yonder to find perhaps some wolf cubs in a cave.
