used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading A train of camels bearing tents and outfits stood ready waiting the signal to depart.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A group of figures were in parley before the three white tents that still stood pitched upon the sand.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Round the camp that lay between the rocky ridges to east and west was some stir and excitement.
camelsnounUS /ˈkæməlz/
plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading A train of camels bearing tents and outfits stood ready waiting the signal to depart.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Round the camp that lay between the rocky ridges to east and west was some stir and excitement.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading A train of camels bearing tents and outfits stood ready waiting the signal to depart.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Round the camp that lay between the rocky ridges to east and west was some stir and excitement.
at any time
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Round the camp that lay between the rocky ridges to east and west was some stir and excitement.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A group of figures were in parley before the three white tents that still stood pitched upon the sand.
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
the act of departing
From this reading Sybil and Merton, with their part of the camp, their servants, guides and camels, were going.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A group of figures were in parley before the three white tents that still stood pitched upon the sand.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Sybil and Merton, with their part of the camp, their servants, guides and camels, were going.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A group of figures were in parley before the three white tents that still stood pitched upon the sand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Round the camp that lay between the rocky ridges to east and west was some stir and excitement.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
limitlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətləs/
without limits in extent or size or quantity
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
MertonnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading Sybil and Merton, with their part of the camp, their servants, guides and camels, were going.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
outfitsnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪts/
plural of “outfit” — any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading A train of camels bearing tents and outfits stood ready waiting the signal to depart.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
parleynounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading A group of figures were in parley before the three white tents that still stood pitched upon the sand.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Sybil and Merton, with their part of the camp, their servants, guides and camels, were going.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading A group of figures were in parley before the three white tents that still stood pitched upon the sand.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A train of camels bearing tents and outfits stood ready waiting the signal to depart.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Round the camp that lay between the rocky ridges to east and west was some stir and excitement.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Round the camp that lay between the rocky ridges to east and west was some stir and excitement.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Round the camp that lay between the rocky ridges to east and west was some stir and excitement.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading A group of figures were in parley before the three white tents that still stood pitched upon the sand.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Sybil and Merton, with their part of the camp, their servants, guides and camels, were going.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading A train of camels bearing tents and outfits stood ready waiting the signal to depart.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Round the camp that lay between the rocky ridges to east and west was some stir and excitement.
not in physical motion
From this reading A group of figures were in parley before the three white tents that still stood pitched upon the sand.
move an implement through
From this reading Round the camp that lay between the rocky ridges to east and west was some stir and excitement.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A train of camels bearing tents and outfits stood ready waiting the signal to depart.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
Sybil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sybil and Merton, with their part of the camp, their servants, guides and camels, were going.
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 A train of camels bearing tents and outfits stood ready waiting the signal to depart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Round the camp that lay between the rocky ridges to east and west was some stir and excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sybil and Merton, with their part of the camp, their servants, guides and camels, were going.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A group of figures were in parley before the three white tents that still stood pitched upon the sand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Round the camp that lay between the rocky ridges to east and west was some stir and excitement.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A train of camels bearing tents and outfits stood ready waiting the signal to depart.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A group of figures were in parley before the three white tents that still stood pitched upon the sand.
VAE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
VICTIS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A train of camels bearing tents and outfits stood ready waiting the signal to depart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Round the camp that lay between the rocky ridges to east and west was some stir and excitement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A group of figures were in parley before the three white tents that still stood pitched upon the sand.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Round the camp that lay between the rocky ridges to east and west was some stir and excitement.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
a Caucasian
From this reading A group of figures were in parley before the three white tents that still stood pitched upon the sand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sybil and Merton, with their part of the camp, their servants, guides and camels, were going.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading VAE VICTIS A wonderful deep bank of orange glowed all across the western sky, and the light of the sunset fell like a mantle over the limitless expanse of the desert stretching away for ever, as it seemed, beneath the flaming clouds.
