used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next morning, Yusuf, against the remonstrances of Musa and his wife, prepared to proceed on his way.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
AMZI
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From this reading YUSUF MEETS AMZI, THE MECCAN.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Like the Ancient Mariner, he felt forced to go on, "to pass like night from land to land," until he obtained that which he sought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Mecca's pilgrims, confident of Fate, And resolute in heart."
of short duration or distance
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading "Mecca's pilgrims, confident of Fate, And resolute in heart."
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
half the width of an em
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading "Mecca's pilgrims, confident of Fate, And resolute in heart."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Like the Ancient Mariner, he felt forced to go on, "to pass like night from land to land," until he obtained that which he sought.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Like the Ancient Mariner, he felt forced to go on, "to pass like night from land to land," until he obtained that which he sought.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Like the Ancient Mariner, he felt forced to go on, "to pass like night from land to land," until he obtained that which he sought.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Like the Ancient Mariner, he felt forced to go on, "to pass like night from land to land," until he obtained that which he sought.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like the Ancient Mariner, he felt forced to go on, "to pass like night from land to land," until he obtained that which he sought.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Mecca's pilgrims, confident of Fate, And resolute in heart."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next morning, Yusuf, against the remonstrances of Musa and his wife, prepared to proceed on his way.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Mecca's pilgrims, confident of Fate, And resolute in heart."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Like the Ancient Mariner, he felt forced to go on, "to pass like night from land to land," until he obtained that which he sought.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like the Ancient Mariner, he felt forced to go on, "to pass like night from land to land," until he obtained that which he sought.
LongfellownounUS /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next morning, Yusuf, against the remonstrances of Musa and his wife, prepared to proceed on his way.
engage in
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
MarinernounUS /ˈmerənər/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Like the Ancient Mariner, he felt forced to go on, "to pass like night from land to land," until he obtained that which he sought.
MeccanounUS /ˈmekə/
joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
Mecca'snounUS /ˈmekəz/
possessive form of “mecca” — joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam
From this reading "Mecca's pilgrims, confident of Fate, And resolute in heart."
MECCAN
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From this reading YUSUF MEETS AMZI, THE MECCAN.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading YUSUF MEETS AMZI, THE MECCAN.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next morning, Yusuf, against the remonstrances of Musa and his wife, prepared to proceed on his way.
MusanounUS /ˈmjuːsə/
type genus of the Musaceae: bananas
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next morning, Yusuf, against the remonstrances of Musa and his wife, prepared to proceed on his way.
Musa's
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From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
information about recent and important events
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next morning, Yusuf, against the remonstrances of Musa and his wife, prepared to proceed on his way.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Like the Ancient Mariner, he felt forced to go on, "to pass like night from land to land," until he obtained that which he sought.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Like the Ancient Mariner, he felt forced to go on, "to pass like night from land to land," until he obtained that which he sought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mecca's pilgrims, confident of Fate, And resolute in heart."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next morning, Yusuf, against the remonstrances of Musa and his wife, prepared to proceed on his way.
go across or through
From this reading Like the Ancient Mariner, he felt forced to go on, "to pass like night from land to land," until he obtained that which he sought.
pilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading "Mecca's pilgrims, confident of Fate, And resolute in heart."
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next morning, Yusuf, against the remonstrances of Musa and his wife, prepared to proceed on his way.
continue talking
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next morning, Yusuf, against the remonstrances of Musa and his wife, prepared to proceed on his way.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
remonstrances
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From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next morning, Yusuf, against the remonstrances of Musa and his wife, prepared to proceed on his way.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading "Mecca's pilgrims, confident of Fate, And resolute in heart."
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
that is looked for
From this reading Like the Ancient Mariner, he felt forced to go on, "to pass like night from land to land," until he obtained that which he sought.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Like the Ancient Mariner, he felt forced to go on, "to pass like night from land to land," until he obtained that which he sought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YUSUF MEETS AMZI, THE MECCAN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next morning, Yusuf, against the remonstrances of Musa and his wife, prepared to proceed on his way.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Like the Ancient Mariner, he felt forced to go on, "to pass like night from land to land," until he obtained that which he sought.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next morning, Yusuf, against the remonstrances of Musa and his wife, prepared to proceed on his way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
at the time that
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Like the Ancient Mariner, he felt forced to go on, "to pass like night from land to land," until he obtained that which he sought.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next morning, Yusuf, against the remonstrances of Musa and his wife, prepared to proceed on his way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When he was almost ready to depart, a horseman came galloping down the valley, with the news that a caravan, en route for Mecca, was almost in sight, and would make a brief halt near the stream by which Musa's tents were pitched.
YUSUF
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From this reading YUSUF MEETS AMZI, THE MECCAN.
