used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Except ye pay the Lord Single heart and single sword, Of your children in their bondage shall He ask them treble-tale!_ _Keep ye the Law--be swift in all obedience-- Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
bondagenounUS /ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/
the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power
From this reading Except ye pay the Lord Single heart and single sword, Of your children in their bondage shall He ask them treble-tale!_ _Keep ye the Law--be swift in all obedience-- Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Except ye pay the Lord Single heart and single sword, Of your children in their bondage shall He ask them treble-tale!_ _Keep ye the Law--be swift in all obedience-- Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Except ye pay the Lord Single heart and single sword, Of your children in their bondage shall He ask them treble-tale!_ _Keep ye the Law--be swift in all obedience-- Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Except ye pay the Lord Single heart and single sword, Of your children in their bondage shall He ask them treble-tale!_ _Keep ye the Law--be swift in all obedience-- Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
counsellorsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsələrz/
plural of “counsellor” — someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
dishonourverb
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Except ye pay the Lord Single heart and single sword, Of your children in their bondage shall He ask them treble-tale!_ _Keep ye the Law--be swift in all obedience-- Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except ye pay the Lord Single heart and single sword, Of your children in their bondage shall He ask them treble-tale!_ _Keep ye the Law--be swift in all obedience-- Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _Fair is our lot--O goodly is our heritage!
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
FathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
fordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Except ye pay the Lord Single heart and single sword, Of your children in their bondage shall He ask them treble-tale!_ _Keep ye the Law--be swift in all obedience-- Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
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 (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Fair is our lot--O goodly is our heritage!
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Except ye pay the Lord Single heart and single sword, Of your children in their bondage shall He ask them treble-tale!_ _Keep ye the Law--be swift in all obedience-- Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
hemnounUS /hem/
the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
heritagenounUS /ˈherətədʒ/
practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
From this reading _Fair is our lot--O goodly is our heritage!
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
interludesnounUS /ˈɪntərluːdz/
plural of “interlude” — an intervening period or episode
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Fair is our lot--O goodly is our heritage!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Except ye pay the Lord Single heart and single sword, Of your children in their bondage shall He ask them treble-tale!_ _Keep ye the Law--be swift in all obedience-- Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Except ye pay the Lord Single heart and single sword, Of your children in their bondage shall He ask them treble-tale!_ _Keep ye the Law--be swift in all obedience-- Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Except ye pay the Lord Single heart and single sword, Of your children in their bondage shall He ask them treble-tale!_ _Keep ye the Law--be swift in all obedience-- Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading _Fair is our lot--O goodly is our heritage!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
engage in
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
the force of workers available
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
used to form the superlative
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading _Fair is our lot--O goodly is our heritage!
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading Except ye pay the Lord Single heart and single sword, Of your children in their bondage shall He ask them treble-tale!_ _Keep ye the Law--be swift in all obedience-- Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Fair is our lot--O goodly is our heritage!
over-stale
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From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
overwise
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From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Except ye pay the Lord Single heart and single sword, Of your children in their bondage shall He ask them treble-tale!_ _Keep ye the Law--be swift in all obedience-- Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
peoplesnounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
reapverbUS /riːp/
gather, as of natural products
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
righteousnessnounUS /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/
adhering to moral principles
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Except ye pay the Lord Single heart and single sword, Of your children in their bondage shall He ask them treble-tale!_ _Keep ye the Law--be swift in all obedience-- Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Except ye pay the Lord Single heart and single sword, Of your children in their bondage shall He ask them treble-tale!_ _Keep ye the Law--be swift in all obedience-- Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
sinnedverbUS /sɪnd/
inflected form of “sin” — commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
smote
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From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
sownadjectiveUS /soʊn/
sprinkled with seed
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
moving very fast
From this reading Except ye pay the Lord Single heart and single sword, Of your children in their bondage shall He ask them treble-tale!_ _Keep ye the Law--be swift in all obedience-- Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Except ye pay the Lord Single heart and single sword, Of your children in their bondage shall He ask them treble-tale!_ _Keep ye the Law--be swift in all obedience-- Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Except ye pay the Lord Single heart and single sword, Of your children in their bondage shall He ask them treble-tale!_ _Keep ye the Law--be swift in all obedience-- Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
treble-tale
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From this reading Except ye pay the Lord Single heart and single sword, Of your children in their bondage shall He ask them treble-tale!_ _Keep ye the Law--be swift in all obedience-- Clear the land of evil, drive the road and bridge the ford.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
in or at the place that
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
Whoring
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From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Oh be ye not dismayed, Though we stumbled and we strayed, We were led by evil counsellors--the Lord shall deal with them!_ _Hold ye the Faith--the Faith our Fathers sealed us; Whoring not with visions--overwise and over-stale.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Make ye sure to each his own That he reap where he hath sown; By the peace among Our peoples let men know we serve the Lord!_ _Hear now a song--a song of broken interludes-- A song of little cunning; of a singer nothing worth.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
YeaexclamationUS /jeɪ/
an old word for “yes”
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading (Humble ye, my people, and be fearful in your mirth!) For the Lord our God Most High He hath made the deep as dry, He hath smote for us a pathway to the ends of all the Earth!_ _Yea, though we sinned--and our rulers went from righteousness-- Deep in all dishonour though we stained our garments' hem.
