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From this reading 8.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading After this adventure Jack matured much more quickly.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this adventure Jack matured much more quickly.
(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 He thought often of England now, wondering at the silence and inaction of all his relatives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
apaceadverbUS /əˈpeɪs/
(poetic, literary) quickly
From this reading His manhood grew in him apace, and with it came courage and energy, and the spirit of enterprise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His manhood grew in him apace, and with it came courage and energy, and the spirit of enterprise.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading His manhood grew in him apace, and with it came courage and energy, and the spirit of enterprise.
EcclesnounUS /ˈekəlz/
Australian physiologist noted for his research on the conduction of impulses by nerve cells (1903-1997)
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading His manhood grew in him apace, and with it came courage and energy, and the spirit of enterprise.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading He thought often of England now, wondering at the silence and inaction of all his relatives.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading His manhood grew in him apace, and with it came courage and energy, and the spirit of enterprise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading His manhood grew in him apace, and with it came courage and energy, and the spirit of enterprise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His manhood grew in him apace, and with it came courage and energy, and the spirit of enterprise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His manhood grew in him apace, and with it came courage and energy, and the spirit of enterprise.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading He thought often of England now, wondering at the silence and inaction of all his relatives.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His manhood grew in him apace, and with it came courage and energy, and the spirit of enterprise.
a small worthless amount
From this reading After this adventure Jack matured much more quickly.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading His manhood grew in him apace, and with it came courage and energy, and the spirit of enterprise.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
maturedadjectiveUS /məˈtjʊrd/
fully ripe; at the height of bloom
From this reading After this adventure Jack matured much more quickly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After this adventure Jack matured much more quickly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After this adventure Jack matured much more quickly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He thought often of England now, wondering at the silence and inaction of all his relatives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He thought often of England now, wondering at the silence and inaction of all his relatives.
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
pervertingverbUS /pərˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “pervert” — corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
with speed
From this reading After this adventure Jack matured much more quickly.
regardeth
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From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading He thought often of England now, wondering at the silence and inaction of all his relatives.
seest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He thought often of England now, wondering at the silence and inaction of all his relatives.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading His manhood grew in him apace, and with it came courage and energy, and the spirit of enterprise.
STORMSnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
in or at that place or location
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this adventure Jack matured much more quickly.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought often of England now, wondering at the silence and inaction of all his relatives.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading GATHERING STORMS "If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for He that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they."--_Eccles._ v.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His manhood grew in him apace, and with it came courage and energy, and the spirit of enterprise.
showing curiosity
From this reading He thought often of England now, wondering at the silence and inaction of all his relatives.
