used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
Muslim name for the one and only God
From this reading Gemila for this often blesses and thanks Him whom she calls Allah.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
next to; at the side of
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
blessesverbUS /ˈblesɪz/
third-person singular of “bless” — give a benediction to
From this reading Gemila for this often blesses and thanks Him whom she calls Allah.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Gemila for this often blesses and thanks Him whom she calls Allah.
camelnounUS /ˈkæməl/
cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
camel'snounUS /ˈkæməlz/
possessive form of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
camelsnounUS /ˈkæməlz/
plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading Good, patient camels!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
a young person of either sex
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading God has fitted them exactly to be of the utmost help to the people in that desert country.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading God has fitted them exactly to be of the utmost help to the people in that desert country.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading God has fitted them exactly to be of the utmost help to the people in that desert country.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading God has fitted them exactly to be of the utmost help to the people in that desert country.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gemila for this often blesses and thanks Him whom she calls Allah.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
Gemila
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From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
a young female
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading God has fitted them exactly to be of the utmost help to the people in that desert country.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Good, patient camels!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading God has fitted them exactly to be of the utmost help to the people in that desert country.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading God has fitted them exactly to be of the utmost help to the people in that desert country.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gemila for this often blesses and thanks Him whom she calls Allah.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
humpverbUS /hʌmp/
round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
kneels
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From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading God has fitted them exactly to be of the utmost help to the people in that desert country.
many times at short intervals
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Good, patient camels!
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading God has fitted them exactly to be of the utmost help to the people in that desert country.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
the season of growth
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Gemila for this often blesses and thanks Him whom she calls Allah.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading God has fitted them exactly to be of the utmost help to the people in that desert country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading God has fitted them exactly to be of the utmost help to the people in that desert country.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Gemila for this often blesses and thanks Him whom she calls Allah.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading God has fitted them exactly to be of the utmost help to the people in that desert country.
precisely as stated
From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
at the time that
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gemila for this often blesses and thanks Him whom she calls Allah.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
a late time of life
From this reading When she was very little, her mother often hung a basket beside her on the camel, and carried her baby in it; but now she is a great girl, full six years old, and when the camel kneels, and her mother takes her place, the child can spring on in front, with one hand upon the camel's rough hump, and ride safely and pleasantly hour after hour.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It would seem very strange to you to be perched up so high on a camel's back, but Gemila is quite accustomed to it.
