Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading For fear of being pursued they turned off more toward the west, as they did not need to worry about a supply of water for some time.

later than; following

From this reading After a great downpour, as is generally the case, the weather was fine.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The heavens were cloudless and the air so transparent that one could see for an immeasurable distance.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The heavens were cloudless and the air so transparent that one could see for an immeasurable distance.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

plural of “bedouin” — a member of a nomadic tribe of Arabs

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading For fear of being pursued they turned off more toward the west, as they did not need to worry about a supply of water for some time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

an occurrence of something

From this reading After a great downpour, as is generally the case, the weather was fine.

plural of “cavity” — a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

free from clouds

From this reading The heavens were cloudless and the air so transparent that one could see for an immeasurable distance.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

without stop or interruption

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading For fear of being pursued they turned off more toward the west, as they did not need to worry about a supply of water for some time.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The heavens were cloudless and the air so transparent that one could see for an immeasurable distance.

a heavy rain

From this reading After a great downpour, as is generally the case, the weather was fine.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading For fear of being pursued they turned off more toward the west, as they did not need to worry about a supply of water for some time.

provide as food

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading After a great downpour, as is generally the case, the weather was fine.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

set up or found

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

usually; as a rule

From this reading After a great downpour, as is generally the case, the weather was fine.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading After a great downpour, as is generally the case, the weather was fine.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading The heavens were cloudless and the air so transparent that one could see for an immeasurable distance.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

impossible to measure

From this reading The heavens were cloudless and the air so transparent that one could see for an immeasurable distance.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading After a great downpour, as is generally the case, the weather was fine.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For fear of being pursued they turned off more toward the west, as they did not need to worry about a supply of water for some time.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading For fear of being pursued they turned off more toward the west, as they did not need to worry about a supply of water for some time.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For fear of being pursued they turned off more toward the west, as they did not need to worry about a supply of water for some time.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading For fear of being pursued they turned off more toward the west, as they did not need to worry about a supply of water for some time.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The heavens were cloudless and the air so transparent that one could see for an immeasurable distance.

and nothing more

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

a person who is being chased

From this reading For fear of being pursued they turned off more toward the west, as they did not need to worry about a supply of water for some time.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

Identical; not different.

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The heavens were cloudless and the air so transparent that one could see for an immeasurable distance.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading For fear of being pursued they turned off more toward the west, as they did not need to worry about a supply of water for some time.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

not in physical motion

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading For fear of being pursued they turned off more toward the west, as they did not need to worry about a supply of water for some time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

lose interest or become bored with something or somebody

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

in the direction of

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

From this reading The heavens were cloudless and the air so transparent that one could see for an immeasurable distance.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading For fear of being pursued they turned off more toward the west, as they did not need to worry about a supply of water for some time.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The rain had only lasted seven hours, but it was such a heavy storm that Idris, Gebhr, and the Bedouins knew that enough water could be found for several days to come in the bed of the ravines and in the natural hollows and cavities made by the rocks.

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 A day, a night, and another day passed, and they still continued galloping toward the south, only resting for a short time in the ravines, so as not to tire out the camels too much, to feed them and to give them water, and at the same time to attend to their own wants.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading After a great downpour, as is generally the case, the weather was fine.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The heavens were cloudless and the air so transparent that one could see for an immeasurable distance.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading For fear of being pursued they turned off more toward the west, as they did not need to worry about a supply of water for some time.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading For fear of being pursued they turned off more toward the west, as they did not need to worry about a supply of water for some time.