Michael
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,536 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 6,683 times across 175,112 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
Michael in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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And Heitman Michael has never married anybody, either, old as he is.
Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice · James Branch Cabell · Chapter 1
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Globular lamps were introduced by Michael Cole, who obtained a patent in July, 1708.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement — No. 271 · Various · Chapter 1
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Michael and Gabriel, he said, would reply: it is indeed as thou sayest, Sire!
The Brook Kerith: A Syrian story · George Moore · Chapter 2
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Of the dead, Michael Angelo appealed chiefly to him there; Landor among the living.
Poems Household Edition · Ralph Waldo Emerson · Chapter 1
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Ethan recognised Michael Eady’s roan colt, and young Denis Eady, in a handsome new fur cap, leaned forward and waved a greeting.
Ethan Frome · Edith Wharton · Chapter 2