Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading There are among them people but recently arrived from the South and West, and again there are others over whose head a pale sky has stretched and a cold wind has blown for centuries.

anew

From this reading There are among them people but recently arrived from the South and West, and again there are others over whose head a pale sky has stretched and a cold wind has blown for centuries.

in addition

From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the common characteristics of Israelites, however, there can be seen great differences.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

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

From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading There are among them phlegmatic natures, and also ardent mystical ones, and others redolent of reality.

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

From this reading There are among them people but recently arrived from the South and West, and again there are others over whose head a pale sky has stretched and a cold wind has blown for centuries.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading There are among them people but recently arrived from the South and West, and again there are others over whose head a pale sky has stretched and a cold wind has blown for centuries.

in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

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

From this reading Among the common characteristics of Israelites, however, there can be seen great differences.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading There are among them people but recently arrived from the South and West, and again there are others over whose head a pale sky has stretched and a cold wind has blown for centuries.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There are among them people but recently arrived from the South and West, and again there are others over whose head a pale sky has stretched and a cold wind has blown for centuries.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Among the common characteristics of Israelites, however, there can be seen great differences.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading There are among them people but recently arrived from the South and West, and again there are others over whose head a pale sky has stretched and a cold wind has blown for centuries.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Among the common characteristics of Israelites, however, there can be seen great differences.

resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Among the common characteristics of Israelites, however, there can be seen great differences.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

expel from a country

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

characterized by expression

From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There are among them people but recently arrived from the South and West, and again there are others over whose head a pale sky has stretched and a cold wind has blown for centuries.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

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

From this reading Among the common characteristics of Israelites, however, there can be seen great differences.

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

From this reading There are among them people but recently arrived from the South and West, and again there are others over whose head a pale sky has stretched and a cold wind has blown for centuries.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading There are among them people but recently arrived from the South and West, and again there are others over whose head a pale sky has stretched and a cold wind has blown for centuries.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Among the common characteristics of Israelites, however, there can be seen great differences.

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

From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

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From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19)

From this reading Among the common characteristics of Israelites, however, there can be seen great differences.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

relating to or characteristic of mysticism

From this reading There are among them phlegmatic natures, and also ardent mystical ones, and others redolent of reality.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading There are among them phlegmatic natures, and also ardent mystical ones, and others redolent of reality.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There are among them phlegmatic natures, and also ardent mystical ones, and others redolent of reality.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

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From this reading There are among them people but recently arrived from the South and West, and again there are others over whose head a pale sky has stretched and a cold wind has blown for centuries.

above and across; more than

From this reading There are among them people but recently arrived from the South and West, and again there are others over whose head a pale sky has stretched and a cold wind has blown for centuries.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading There are among them people but recently arrived from the South and West, and again there are others over whose head a pale sky has stretched and a cold wind has blown for centuries.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

by chance

From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

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From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

showing little emotion

From this reading There are among them phlegmatic natures, and also ardent mystical ones, and others redolent of reality.

spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law

From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading There are among them phlegmatic natures, and also ardent mystical ones, and others redolent of reality.

in the recent past

From this reading There are among them people but recently arrived from the South and West, and again there are others over whose head a pale sky has stretched and a cold wind has blown for centuries.

serving to bring to mind

From this reading There are among them phlegmatic natures, and also ardent mystical ones, and others redolent of reality.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Among the common characteristics of Israelites, however, there can be seen great differences.

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

From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading There are among them people but recently arrived from the South and West, and again there are others over whose head a pale sky has stretched and a cold wind has blown for centuries.

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

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

From this reading There are among them people but recently arrived from the South and West, and again there are others over whose head a pale sky has stretched and a cold wind has blown for centuries.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

not in physical motion

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading There are among them people but recently arrived from the South and West, and again there are others over whose head a pale sky has stretched and a cold wind has blown for centuries.

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

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

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From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

migratory

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

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

From this reading Rabbi Isaak Todros' appearance, and also his spiritual development, perhaps, were expressive characteristics of several centuries of long sojourn of his ancestors in Spain.

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

From this reading There are among them people but recently arrived from the South and West, and again there are others over whose head a pale sky has stretched and a cold wind has blown for centuries.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Wandering people, although astonishingly perseverant and conservative of marks distinguishing them from other nations, still by the inevitable influence of nature, draw here and there something from the different skies under which the lot of the exile scattered them.

belonging to which person

From this reading There are among them people but recently arrived from the South and West, and again there are others over whose head a pale sky has stretched and a cold wind has blown for centuries.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading There are among them people but recently arrived from the South and West, and again there are others over whose head a pale sky has stretched and a cold wind has blown for centuries.