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Chapter VIII
The ravine was broad and covered with stones, between which grew stunted thornbushes. Broken rocks formed its southern side. The Arabs observed these details in the lightning flashes, which were now less vivid but more frequent. They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge. The camels could also find a sheltered place on a slight elevation near by.
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in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “The ravine was broad and covered with stones, between which grew stunted thornbushes.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Broken rocks formed its southern side.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The Arabs observed these details in the lightning flashes, which were now less vivid but more frequent.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “The Arabs observed these details in the lightning flashes, which were now less vivid but more frequent.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge.
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From this reading The camels could also find a sheltered place on a slight elevation near by.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ravine was broad and covered with stones, between which grew stunted thornbushes.
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From this reading The Arabs observed these details in the lightning flashes, which were now less vivid but more frequent.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The ravine was broad and covered with stones, between which grew stunted thornbushes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ravine was broad and covered with stones, between which grew stunted thornbushes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Broken rocks formed its southern side.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Arabs observed these details in the lightning flashes, which were now less vivid but more frequent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The camels could also find a sheltered place on a slight elevation near by.
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From this reading The camels could also find a sheltered place on a slight elevation near by.
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From this reading They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ravine was broad and covered with stones, between which grew stunted thornbushes.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The Arabs observed these details in the lightning flashes, which were now less vivid but more frequent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The camels could also find a sheltered place on a slight elevation near by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The camels could also find a sheltered place on a slight elevation near by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Arabs observed these details in the lightning flashes, which were now less vivid but more frequent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Broken rocks formed its southern side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Arabs observed these details in the lightning flashes, which were now less vivid but more frequent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ravine was broad and covered with stones, between which grew stunted thornbushes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Arabs observed these details in the lightning flashes, which were now less vivid but more frequent.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Broken rocks formed its southern side.
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From this reading The Arabs observed these details in the lightning flashes, which were now less vivid but more frequent.
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From this reading The Arabs observed these details in the lightning flashes, which were now less vivid but more frequent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Arabs observed these details in the lightning flashes, which were now less vivid but more frequent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The camels could also find a sheltered place on a slight elevation near by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Arabs observed these details in the lightning flashes, which were now less vivid but more frequent.
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From this reading The Arabs observed these details in the lightning flashes, which were now less vivid but more frequent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The camels could also find a sheltered place on a slight elevation near by.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The camels could also find a sheltered place on a slight elevation near by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ravine was broad and covered with stones, between which grew stunted thornbushes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Broken rocks formed its southern side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The camels could also find a sheltered place on a slight elevation near by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Broken rocks formed its southern side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The camels could also find a sheltered place on a slight elevation near by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Broken rocks formed its southern side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ravine was broad and covered with stones, between which grew stunted thornbushes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ravine was broad and covered with stones, between which grew stunted thornbushes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ravine was broad and covered with stones, between which grew stunted thornbushes.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Arabs observed these details in the lightning flashes, which were now less vivid but more frequent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They soon discovered a flat cave, or, speaking more exactly, a spacious niche, in the side of the rock, in which they could easily take refuge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ravine was broad and covered with stones, between which grew stunted thornbushes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Arabs observed these details in the lightning flashes, which were now less vivid but more frequent.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ravine was broad and covered with stones, between which grew stunted thornbushes.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Arabs observed these details in the lightning flashes, which were now less vivid but more frequent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The ravine was broad and covered with stones, between which grew stunted thornbushes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ravine was broad and covered with stones, between which grew stunted thornbushes.
