used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eager to be of service, Jack hastened to the rear of the plateau, returning presently with a bucket of clear cold spring water which proved very refreshing to the travellers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “You found an admirable place for an ambush,” remarked Jepthah, looking about approvingly.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading “You found an admirable place for an ambush,” remarked Jepthah, looking about approvingly.
ambushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading “You found an admirable place for an ambush,” remarked Jepthah, looking about approvingly.
Amonasis
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From this reading Mr. Hampton noting this, suggested they enter the shade of the grove on the plateau pending the return of their comrades, and Amonasis and Jepthah willingly spurred their horses up the sloping terrace.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “You found an admirable place for an ambush,” remarked Jepthah, looking about approvingly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
approvinglyadverbUS /əˈpruːvɪŋli/
in an approving manner
From this reading “You found an admirable place for an ambush,” remarked Jepthah, looking about approvingly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
Athensians
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From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Eager to be of service, Jack hastened to the rear of the plateau, returning presently with a bucket of clear cold spring water which proved very refreshing to the travellers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I have not been here before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I have not been here before.
bucketnounUS /ˈbʌkət/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading Eager to be of service, Jack hastened to the rear of the plateau, returning presently with a bucket of clear cold spring water which proved very refreshing to the travellers.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Eager to be of service, Jack hastened to the rear of the plateau, returning presently with a bucket of clear cold spring water which proved very refreshing to the travellers.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Eager to be of service, Jack hastened to the rear of the plateau, returning presently with a bucket of clear cold spring water which proved very refreshing to the travellers.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Mr. Hampton noting this, suggested they enter the shade of the grove on the plateau pending the return of their comrades, and Amonasis and Jepthah willingly spurred their horses up the sloping terrace.
EageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Eager to be of service, Jack hastened to the rear of the plateau, returning presently with a bucket of clear cold spring water which proved very refreshing to the travellers.
to come or go into
From this reading Mr. Hampton noting this, suggested they enter the shade of the grove on the plateau pending the return of their comrades, and Amonasis and Jepthah willingly spurred their horses up the sloping terrace.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You found an admirable place for an ambush,” remarked Jepthah, looking about approvingly.
set up or found
From this reading “You found an admirable place for an ambush,” remarked Jepthah, looking about approvingly.
glistenedverbUS /ˈɡlɪsənd/
past form of “glisten” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Mr. Hampton noting this, suggested they enter the shade of the grove on the plateau pending the return of their comrades, and Amonasis and Jepthah willingly spurred their horses up the sloping terrace.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading Mr. Hampton noting this, suggested they enter the shade of the grove on the plateau pending the return of their comrades, and Amonasis and Jepthah willingly spurred their horses up the sloping terrace.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Eager to be of service, Jack hastened to the rear of the plateau, returning presently with a bucket of clear cold spring water which proved very refreshing to the travellers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have not been here before.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I have not been here before.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have not been here before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Eager to be of service, Jack hastened to the rear of the plateau, returning presently with a bucket of clear cold spring water which proved very refreshing to the travellers.
Jepthah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Hampton noting this, suggested they enter the shade of the grove on the plateau pending the return of their comrades, and Amonasis and Jepthah willingly spurred their horses up the sloping terrace.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “You found an admirable place for an ambush,” remarked Jepthah, looking about approvingly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hampton noting this, suggested they enter the shade of the grove on the plateau pending the return of their comrades, and Amonasis and Jepthah willingly spurred their horses up the sloping terrace.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I have not been here before.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading Mr. Hampton noting this, suggested they enter the shade of the grove on the plateau pending the return of their comrades, and Amonasis and Jepthah willingly spurred their horses up the sloping terrace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Hampton noting this, suggested they enter the shade of the grove on the plateau pending the return of their comrades, and Amonasis and Jepthah willingly spurred their horses up the sloping terrace.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
pendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading Mr. Hampton noting this, suggested they enter the shade of the grove on the plateau pending the return of their comrades, and Amonasis and Jepthah willingly spurred their horses up the sloping terrace.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “You found an admirable place for an ambush,” remarked Jepthah, looking about approvingly.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading Mr. Hampton noting this, suggested they enter the shade of the grove on the plateau pending the return of their comrades, and Amonasis and Jepthah willingly spurred their horses up the sloping terrace.
in the near future
From this reading Eager to be of service, Jack hastened to the rear of the plateau, returning presently with a bucket of clear cold spring water which proved very refreshing to the travellers.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Eager to be of service, Jack hastened to the rear of the plateau, returning presently with a bucket of clear cold spring water which proved very refreshing to the travellers.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Eager to be of service, Jack hastened to the rear of the plateau, returning presently with a bucket of clear cold spring water which proved very refreshing to the travellers.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Eager to be of service, Jack hastened to the rear of the plateau, returning presently with a bucket of clear cold spring water which proved very refreshing to the travellers.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “You found an admirable place for an ambush,” remarked Jepthah, looking about approvingly.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. Hampton noting this, suggested they enter the shade of the grove on the plateau pending the return of their comrades, and Amonasis and Jepthah willingly spurred their horses up the sloping terrace.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Eager to be of service, Jack hastened to the rear of the plateau, returning presently with a bucket of clear cold spring water which proved very refreshing to the travellers.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Eager to be of service, Jack hastened to the rear of the plateau, returning presently with a bucket of clear cold spring water which proved very refreshing to the travellers.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Mr. Hampton noting this, suggested they enter the shade of the grove on the plateau pending the return of their comrades, and Amonasis and Jepthah willingly spurred their horses up the sloping terrace.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading Mr. Hampton noting this, suggested they enter the shade of the grove on the plateau pending the return of their comrades, and Amonasis and Jepthah willingly spurred their horses up the sloping terrace.
the season of growth
From this reading Eager to be of service, Jack hastened to the rear of the plateau, returning presently with a bucket of clear cold spring water which proved very refreshing to the travellers.
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading Mr. Hampton noting this, suggested they enter the shade of the grove on the plateau pending the return of their comrades, and Amonasis and Jepthah willingly spurred their horses up the sloping terrace.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Mr. Hampton noting this, suggested they enter the shade of the grove on the plateau pending the return of their comrades, and Amonasis and Jepthah willingly spurred their horses up the sloping terrace.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Mr. Hampton noting this, suggested they enter the shade of the grove on the plateau pending the return of their comrades, and Amonasis and Jepthah willingly spurred their horses up the sloping terrace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hampton noting this, suggested they enter the shade of the grove on the plateau pending the return of their comrades, and Amonasis and Jepthah willingly spurred their horses up the sloping terrace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eager to be of service, Jack hastened to the rear of the plateau, returning presently with a bucket of clear cold spring water which proved very refreshing to the travellers.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Eager to be of service, Jack hastened to the rear of the plateau, returning presently with a bucket of clear cold spring water which proved very refreshing to the travellers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Hampton noting this, suggested they enter the shade of the grove on the plateau pending the return of their comrades, and Amonasis and Jepthah willingly spurred their horses up the sloping terrace.
precisely as stated
From this reading Eager to be of service, Jack hastened to the rear of the plateau, returning presently with a bucket of clear cold spring water which proved very refreshing to the travellers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Eager to be of service, Jack hastened to the rear of the plateau, returning presently with a bucket of clear cold spring water which proved very refreshing to the travellers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Eager to be of service, Jack hastened to the rear of the plateau, returning presently with a bucket of clear cold spring water which proved very refreshing to the travellers.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Mr. Hampton noting this, suggested they enter the shade of the grove on the plateau pending the return of their comrades, and Amonasis and Jepthah willingly spurred their horses up the sloping terrace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The noonday heat was oppressive in the open, and the faces of the two Athensians glistened with perspiration as they sat their horses in the sun.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You found an admirable place for an ambush,” remarked Jepthah, looking about approvingly.
