used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But Ezra was not able to tell you, as I do now, that the young man was not imprisoned by the government, but by a band of ruffians on their own private feud; and that we have in our hands a warrant from the governor to deliver him from his enemies as best we can.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Ezra was not able to tell you, as I do now, that the young man was not imprisoned by the government, but by a band of ruffians on their own private feud; and that we have in our hands a warrant from the governor to deliver him from his enemies as best we can.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading But Ezra was not able to tell you, as I do now, that the young man was not imprisoned by the government, but by a band of ruffians on their own private feud; and that we have in our hands a warrant from the governor to deliver him from his enemies as best we can.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He shall be witness to what I will now say to you.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But Ezra was not able to tell you, as I do now, that the young man was not imprisoned by the government, but by a band of ruffians on their own private feud; and that we have in our hands a warrant from the governor to deliver him from his enemies as best we can.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Ezra was not able to tell you, as I do now, that the young man was not imprisoned by the government, but by a band of ruffians on their own private feud; and that we have in our hands a warrant from the governor to deliver him from his enemies as best we can.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But Ezra was not able to tell you, as I do now, that the young man was not imprisoned by the government, but by a band of ruffians on their own private feud; and that we have in our hands a warrant from the governor to deliver him from his enemies as best we can.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But Ezra was not able to tell you, as I do now, that the young man was not imprisoned by the government, but by a band of ruffians on their own private feud; and that we have in our hands a warrant from the governor to deliver him from his enemies as best we can.
a large and stately mansion
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Deborah
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From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But Ezra was not able to tell you, as I do now, that the young man was not imprisoned by the government, but by a band of ruffians on their own private feud; and that we have in our hands a warrant from the governor to deliver him from his enemies as best we can.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
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EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
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plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
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EzranounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
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a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
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fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
feudnounUS /fjuːd/
a bitter quarrel between two parties
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a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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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 “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
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the head of a state government
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the father of your father or mother
From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But Ezra was not able to tell you, as I do now, that the young man was not imprisoned by the government, but by a band of ruffians on their own private feud; and that we have in our hands a warrant from the governor to deliver him from his enemies as best we can.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But Ezra was not able to tell you, as I do now, that the young man was not imprisoned by the government, but by a band of ruffians on their own private feud; and that we have in our hands a warrant from the governor to deliver him from his enemies as best we can.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Ezra was not able to tell you, as I do now, that the young man was not imprisoned by the government, but by a band of ruffians on their own private feud; and that we have in our hands a warrant from the governor to deliver him from his enemies as best we can.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Ezra was not able to tell you, as I do now, that the young man was not imprisoned by the government, but by a band of ruffians on their own private feud; and that we have in our hands a warrant from the governor to deliver him from his enemies as best we can.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
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how
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He shall be witness to what I will now say to you.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Our merchant friend here has told you how much interested we are to rescue the young man of our faith who is now in the castle dungeon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But there are reasons why we wish to do it as quietly as possible.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
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to a great degree or extent
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belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Ezra was not able to tell you, as I do now, that the young man was not imprisoned by the government, but by a band of ruffians on their own private feud; and that we have in our hands a warrant from the governor to deliver him from his enemies as best we can.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He shall be witness to what I will now say to you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But Ezra was not able to tell you, as I do now, that the young man was not imprisoned by the government, but by a band of ruffians on their own private feud; and that we have in our hands a warrant from the governor to deliver him from his enemies as best we can.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
have ownership or possession of
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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capable of happening or existing
From this reading But there are reasons why we wish to do it as quietly as possible.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
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confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
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with low volume
From this reading But there are reasons why we wish to do it as quietly as possible.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
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free from harm or evil
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ruffians
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
express in words
From this reading He shall be witness to what I will now say to you.
Seti
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From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading He shall be witness to what I will now say to you.
express in words
From this reading But Ezra was not able to tell you, as I do now, that the young man was not imprisoned by the government, but by a band of ruffians on their own private feud; and that we have in our hands a warrant from the governor to deliver him from his enemies as best we can.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But Ezra was not able to tell you, as I do now, that the young man was not imprisoned by the government, but by a band of ruffians on their own private feud; and that we have in our hands a warrant from the governor to deliver him from his enemies as best we can.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there are reasons why we wish to do it as quietly as possible.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He shall be witness to what I will now say to you.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
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towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Ezra was not able to tell you, as I do now, that the young man was not imprisoned by the government, but by a band of ruffians on their own private feud; and that we have in our hands a warrant from the governor to deliver him from his enemies as best we can.
the speaker together with one or more other people
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used to ask for information about something
From this reading He shall be witness to what I will now say to you.
which person or people
From this reading “And this is my grandfather, Deborah,” at length said Rachel, looking toward Seti, “who, though he is high priest of Egypt, honors the God of our fathers and loves our people.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But there are reasons why we wish to do it as quietly as possible.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He shall be witness to what I will now say to you.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading But there are reasons why we wish to do it as quietly as possible.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading He shall be witness to what I will now say to you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He shall be witness to what I will now say to you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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