used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With nearly three million visitors, from every land, the more or less rapid departure of a hundred thousand or more, was not noticed.
AbominationnounUS /əˌbɑːməˈneɪʃən/
a person who is loathsome or disgusting
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In fact, more than that number of persons might be expected to leave every twenty-four hours--the ordinary exit of visitors after the special visit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In fact, more than that number of persons might be expected to leave every twenty-four hours--the ordinary exit of visitors after the special visit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
BlasphemynounUS /ˈblæsfəmi/
blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
the act of departing
From this reading With nearly three million visitors, from every land, the more or less rapid departure of a hundred thousand or more, was not noticed.
DesolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading With nearly three million visitors, from every land, the more or less rapid departure of a hundred thousand or more, was not noticed.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading In fact, more than that number of persons might be expected to leave every twenty-four hours--the ordinary exit of visitors after the special visit.
exodusnounUS /ˈeksədəs/
a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading In fact, more than that number of persons might be expected to leave every twenty-four hours--the ordinary exit of visitors after the special visit.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, more than that number of persons might be expected to leave every twenty-four hours--the ordinary exit of visitors after the special visit.
fearsomeadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsəm/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading FLIGHT!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With nearly three million visitors, from every land, the more or less rapid departure of a hundred thousand or more, was not noticed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In fact, more than that number of persons might be expected to leave every twenty-four hours--the ordinary exit of visitors after the special visit.
ten 10s
From this reading With nearly three million visitors, from every land, the more or less rapid departure of a hundred thousand or more, was not noticed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading With nearly three million visitors, from every land, the more or less rapid departure of a hundred thousand or more, was not noticed.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
go away from a place
From this reading In fact, more than that number of persons might be expected to leave every twenty-four hours--the ordinary exit of visitors after the special visit.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading With nearly three million visitors, from every land, the more or less rapid departure of a hundred thousand or more, was not noticed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In fact, more than that number of persons might be expected to leave every twenty-four hours--the ordinary exit of visitors after the special visit.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading With nearly three million visitors, from every land, the more or less rapid departure of a hundred thousand or more, was not noticed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With nearly three million visitors, from every land, the more or less rapid departure of a hundred thousand or more, was not noticed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading With nearly three million visitors, from every land, the more or less rapid departure of a hundred thousand or more, was not noticed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With nearly three million visitors, from every land, the more or less rapid departure of a hundred thousand or more, was not noticed.
being perceived or observed
From this reading With nearly three million visitors, from every land, the more or less rapid departure of a hundred thousand or more, was not noticed.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In fact, more than that number of persons might be expected to leave every twenty-four hours--the ordinary exit of visitors after the special visit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With nearly three million visitors, from every land, the more or less rapid departure of a hundred thousand or more, was not noticed.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading In fact, more than that number of persons might be expected to leave every twenty-four hours--the ordinary exit of visitors after the special visit.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading In fact, more than that number of persons might be expected to leave every twenty-four hours--the ordinary exit of visitors after the special visit.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading PURSUIT!
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading With nearly three million visitors, from every land, the more or less rapid departure of a hundred thousand or more, was not noticed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In fact, more than that number of persons might be expected to leave every twenty-four hours--the ordinary exit of visitors after the special visit.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In fact, more than that number of persons might be expected to leave every twenty-four hours--the ordinary exit of visitors after the special visit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact, more than that number of persons might be expected to leave every twenty-four hours--the ordinary exit of visitors after the special visit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading With nearly three million visitors, from every land, the more or less rapid departure of a hundred thousand or more, was not noticed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading With nearly three million visitors, from every land, the more or less rapid departure of a hundred thousand or more, was not noticed.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, more than that number of persons might be expected to leave every twenty-four hours--the ordinary exit of visitors after the special visit.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading In fact, more than that number of persons might be expected to leave every twenty-four hours--the ordinary exit of visitors after the special visit.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In fact, more than that number of persons might be expected to leave every twenty-four hours--the ordinary exit of visitors after the special visit.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading With nearly three million visitors, from every land, the more or less rapid departure of a hundred thousand or more, was not noticed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With nearly three million visitors, from every land, the more or less rapid departure of a hundred thousand or more, was not noticed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
at the time that
From this reading Throughout the latter half of the "Day of Blasphemy," when the "Abomination of Desolation," had been set up in the Temple of Jerusalem, the exodus of fearsome, fleeing people went on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With nearly three million visitors, from every land, the more or less rapid departure of a hundred thousand or more, was not noticed.