adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading Not until we actually joined battle did a single man open his lips.
ALLAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALLAN IS CAPTURED The ride that followed was really quite exhilarating.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In silence we went save for the thudding of the hoofs of the camels and an occasional squeal of anger as some rider drove his lance handle into their ribs.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
angernounUS /ˈæŋɡər/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading In silence we went save for the thudding of the hoofs of the camels and an occasional squeal of anger as some rider drove his lance handle into their ribs.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Not until we actually joined battle did a single man open his lips.
BooknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
camelsnounUS /ˈkæməlz/
plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
CAPTUREDverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading ALLAN IS CAPTURED The ride that followed was really quite exhilarating.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not until we actually joined battle did a single man open his lips.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading In silence we went save for the thudding of the hoofs of the camels and an occasional squeal of anger as some rider drove his lance handle into their ribs.
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading ALLAN IS CAPTURED The ride that followed was really quite exhilarating.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading ALLAN IS CAPTURED The ride that followed was really quite exhilarating.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In silence we went save for the thudding of the hoofs of the camels and an occasional squeal of anger as some rider drove his lance handle into their ribs.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
gallantadjectiveUS /ˈɡælənt/
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading In silence we went save for the thudding of the hoofs of the camels and an occasional squeal of anger as some rider drove his lance handle into their ribs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In silence we went save for the thudding of the hoofs of the camels and an occasional squeal of anger as some rider drove his lance handle into their ribs.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading In silence we went save for the thudding of the hoofs of the camels and an occasional squeal of anger as some rider drove his lance handle into their ribs.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In silence we went save for the thudding of the hoofs of the camels and an occasional squeal of anger as some rider drove his lance handle into their ribs.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALLAN IS CAPTURED The ride that followed was really quite exhilarating.
JobnounUS /dʒɑːb/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Not until we actually joined battle did a single man open his lips.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
lancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading In silence we went save for the thudding of the hoofs of the camels and an occasional squeal of anger as some rider drove his lance handle into their ribs.
lancer-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Not until we actually joined battle did a single man open his lips.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Not until we actually joined battle did a single man open his lips.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not until we actually joined battle did a single man open his lips.
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading In silence we went save for the thudding of the hoofs of the camels and an occasional squeal of anger as some rider drove his lance handle into their ribs.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Not until we actually joined battle did a single man open his lips.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
pennons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading ALLAN IS CAPTURED The ride that followed was really quite exhilarating.
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading ALLAN IS CAPTURED The ride that followed was really quite exhilarating.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading In silence we went save for the thudding of the hoofs of the camels and an occasional squeal of anger as some rider drove his lance handle into their ribs.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading ALLAN IS CAPTURED The ride that followed was really quite exhilarating.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading In silence we went save for the thudding of the hoofs of the camels and an occasional squeal of anger as some rider drove his lance handle into their ribs.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading In silence we went save for the thudding of the hoofs of the camels and an occasional squeal of anger as some rider drove his lance handle into their ribs.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading In silence we went save for the thudding of the hoofs of the camels and an occasional squeal of anger as some rider drove his lance handle into their ribs.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Not until we actually joined battle did a single man open his lips.
slopenounUS /sloʊp/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
squealverbUS /skwiːl/
utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs
From this reading In silence we went save for the thudding of the hoofs of the camels and an occasional squeal of anger as some rider drove his lance handle into their ribs.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
swungverbUS /swʌŋ/
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ALLAN IS CAPTURED The ride that followed was really quite exhilarating.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALLAN IS CAPTURED The ride that followed was really quite exhilarating.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
thuddingadjective
not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft
From this reading In silence we went save for the thudding of the hoofs of the camels and an occasional squeal of anger as some rider drove his lance handle into their ribs.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not until we actually joined battle did a single man open his lips.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
war-horse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The camels, notwithstanding their long journey, seemed to have caught some of the enthusiasm of the war-horse as described in the Book of Job; indeed I had no idea that they could travel at such a rate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALLAN IS CAPTURED The ride that followed was really quite exhilarating.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On we swung down the slope, keeping excellent order, the forest of tall spears shining and the little lancer-like pennons fluttering on the breeze in a very gallant way.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In silence we went save for the thudding of the hoofs of the camels and an occasional squeal of anger as some rider drove his lance handle into their ribs.
