used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He dreaded to hear the words on Azariah's lips: you have come here with me to learn Hebrew and may not miss a lesson....
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I am afraid, said Azariah, that this cool morning will pass into a very hot day: the clouds that veil the sky are dispersing.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am afraid, said Azariah, that this cool morning will pass into a very hot day: the clouds that veil the sky are dispersing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And he did not dare to say more, lest by some careless word he might provoke an unpremeditated opposition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he did not dare to say more, lest by some careless word he might provoke an unpremeditated opposition.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am afraid, said Azariah, that this cool morning will pass into a very hot day: the clouds that veil the sky are dispersing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
ascendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
Azariah
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From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
Azariah's
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From this reading He dreaded to hear the words on Azariah's lips: you have come here with me to learn Hebrew and may not miss a lesson....
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And he did not dare to say more, lest by some careless word he might provoke an unpremeditated opposition.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading And he did not dare to say more, lest by some careless word he might provoke an unpremeditated opposition.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading I am afraid, said Azariah, that this cool morning will pass into a very hot day: the clouds that veil the sky are dispersing.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He dreaded to hear the words on Azariah's lips: you have come here with me to learn Hebrew and may not miss a lesson....
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading I am afraid, said Azariah, that this cool morning will pass into a very hot day: the clouds that veil the sky are dispersing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading And he did not dare to say more, lest by some careless word he might provoke an unpremeditated opposition.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I am afraid, said Azariah, that this cool morning will pass into a very hot day: the clouds that veil the sky are dispersing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And he did not dare to say more, lest by some careless word he might provoke an unpremeditated opposition.
dispersingverbUS /dɪˈspɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “disperse” — distribute loosely
From this reading I am afraid, said Azariah, that this cool morning will pass into a very hot day: the clouds that veil the sky are dispersing.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We shall not feel the heat once we are in the forest, Joseph replied, and the path up yonder hill is not so steep as the paths we go down by.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He dreaded to hear the words on Azariah's lips: you have come here with me to learn Hebrew and may not miss a lesson....
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading We shall not feel the heat once we are in the forest, Joseph replied, and the path up yonder hill is not so steep as the paths we go down by.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading We shall not feel the heat once we are in the forest, Joseph replied, and the path up yonder hill is not so steep as the paths we go down by.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He dreaded to hear the words on Azariah's lips: you have come here with me to learn Hebrew and may not miss a lesson....
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he did not dare to say more, lest by some careless word he might provoke an unpremeditated opposition.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He dreaded to hear the words on Azariah's lips: you have come here with me to learn Hebrew and may not miss a lesson....
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading We shall not feel the heat once we are in the forest, Joseph replied, and the path up yonder hill is not so steep as the paths we go down by.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading He dreaded to hear the words on Azariah's lips: you have come here with me to learn Hebrew and may not miss a lesson....
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He dreaded to hear the words on Azariah's lips: you have come here with me to learn Hebrew and may not miss a lesson....
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading I am afraid, said Azariah, that this cool morning will pass into a very hot day: the clouds that veil the sky are dispersing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am afraid, said Azariah, that this cool morning will pass into a very hot day: the clouds that veil the sky are dispersing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We shall not feel the heat once we are in the forest, Joseph replied, and the path up yonder hill is not so steep as the paths we go down by.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading We shall not feel the heat once we are in the forest, Joseph replied, and the path up yonder hill is not so steep as the paths we go down by.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He dreaded to hear the words on Azariah's lips: you have come here with me to learn Hebrew and may not miss a lesson....
a unit of instruction
From this reading He dreaded to hear the words on Azariah's lips: you have come here with me to learn Hebrew and may not miss a lesson....
in order that something should not happen
From this reading And he did not dare to say more, lest by some careless word he might provoke an unpremeditated opposition.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He dreaded to hear the words on Azariah's lips: you have come here with me to learn Hebrew and may not miss a lesson....
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He dreaded to hear the words on Azariah's lips: you have come here with me to learn Hebrew and may not miss a lesson....
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He dreaded to hear the words on Azariah's lips: you have come here with me to learn Hebrew and may not miss a lesson....
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And he did not dare to say more, lest by some careless word he might provoke an unpremeditated opposition.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He dreaded to hear the words on Azariah's lips: you have come here with me to learn Hebrew and may not miss a lesson....
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And he did not dare to say more, lest by some careless word he might provoke an unpremeditated opposition.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I am afraid, said Azariah, that this cool morning will pass into a very hot day: the clouds that veil the sky are dispersing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And he did not dare to say more, lest by some careless word he might provoke an unpremeditated opposition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He dreaded to hear the words on Azariah's lips: you have come here with me to learn Hebrew and may not miss a lesson....
on one occasion
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading And he did not dare to say more, lest by some careless word he might provoke an unpremeditated opposition.
go across or through
From this reading I am afraid, said Azariah, that this cool morning will pass into a very hot day: the clouds that veil the sky are dispersing.
a course of conduct
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading We shall not feel the heat once we are in the forest, Joseph replied, and the path up yonder hill is not so steep as the paths we go down by.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
provokeverbUS /prəˈvoʊk/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading And he did not dare to say more, lest by some careless word he might provoke an unpremeditated opposition.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading We shall not feel the heat once we are in the forest, Joseph replied, and the path up yonder hill is not so steep as the paths we go down by.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I am afraid, said Azariah, that this cool morning will pass into a very hot day: the clouds that veil the sky are dispersing.
express in words
From this reading And he did not dare to say more, lest by some careless word he might provoke an unpremeditated opposition.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall not feel the heat once we are in the forest, Joseph replied, and the path up yonder hill is not so steep as the paths we go down by.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading I am afraid, said Azariah, that this cool morning will pass into a very hot day: the clouds that veil the sky are dispersing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We shall not feel the heat once we are in the forest, Joseph replied, and the path up yonder hill is not so steep as the paths we go down by.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And he did not dare to say more, lest by some careless word he might provoke an unpremeditated opposition.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading We shall not feel the heat once we are in the forest, Joseph replied, and the path up yonder hill is not so steep as the paths we go down by.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am afraid, said Azariah, that this cool morning will pass into a very hot day: the clouds that veil the sky are dispersing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He dreaded to hear the words on Azariah's lips: you have come here with me to learn Hebrew and may not miss a lesson....
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am afraid, said Azariah, that this cool morning will pass into a very hot day: the clouds that veil the sky are dispersing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And he did not dare to say more, lest by some careless word he might provoke an unpremeditated opposition.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
unpremeditatedadjective
not prepared or planned in advance
From this reading And he did not dare to say more, lest by some careless word he might provoke an unpremeditated opposition.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading I am afraid, said Azariah, that this cool morning will pass into a very hot day: the clouds that veil the sky are dispersing.
precisely as stated
From this reading I am afraid, said Azariah, that this cool morning will pass into a very hot day: the clouds that veil the sky are dispersing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We shall not feel the heat once we are in the forest, Joseph replied, and the path up yonder hill is not so steep as the paths we go down by.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I am afraid, said Azariah, that this cool morning will pass into a very hot day: the clouds that veil the sky are dispersing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He dreaded to hear the words on Azariah's lips: you have come here with me to learn Hebrew and may not miss a lesson....
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading And he did not dare to say more, lest by some careless word he might provoke an unpremeditated opposition.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He dreaded to hear the words on Azariah's lips: you have come here with me to learn Hebrew and may not miss a lesson....
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he could persuade Azariah into the path he would not turn back until they reached the valley, and once in the valley, he might as well ascend the opposite hill as go back and climb up the hill whence they had come.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading We shall not feel the heat once we are in the forest, Joseph replied, and the path up yonder hill is not so steep as the paths we go down by.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He dreaded to hear the words on Azariah's lips: you have come here with me to learn Hebrew and may not miss a lesson....
