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From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
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From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
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From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
for the reason that
From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
BethelnounUS /ˈbeθəl/
a house of worship (especially one for sailors)
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
calfnounUS /kæf/
young of domestic cattle
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
take in liquids
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
take in solid food
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
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 There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
the act of departing
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
how
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From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
JeroboamnounUS /ˌdʒerəˈboʊəm/
(Old Testament) first king of the northern kingdom of Israel who led Israel into sin (10th century BC)
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
on one occasion
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
overthrownverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊn/
inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
with speed
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading SECOND READING.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SECOND READING.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
estrangement from god
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
express in words
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
to-day
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From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
at the time that
From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
in or at the place that
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
which person or people
From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.