Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

later than; following

From this reading After his death Israel was ruled by wise men called judges, who helped them to conquer the land little by little.

(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 All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

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

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

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

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Some of them were good men and brave warriors as Othniel and Gideon and Jephthah and one was a prophetess named Deborah, a noble mother in Israel, and one was a mighty man of strength, Samson, the son of Manoah.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After his death Israel was ruled by wise men called judges, who helped them to conquer the land little by little.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading After his death Israel was ruled by wise men called judges, who helped them to conquer the land little by little.

an ancient country in southwestern Asia on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea; a place of pilgrimage for Christianity and Islam and Judaism

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading After his death Israel was ruled by wise men called judges, who helped them to conquer the land little by little.

the act of conquering

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading After his death Israel was ruled by wise men called judges, who helped them to conquer the land little by little.

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From this reading Some of them were good men and brave warriors as Othniel and Gideon and Jephthah and one was a prophetess named Deborah, a noble mother in Israel, and one was a mighty man of strength, Samson, the son of Manoah.

-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some of them were good men and brave warriors as Othniel and Gideon and Jephthah and one was a prophetess named Deborah, a noble mother in Israel, and one was a mighty man of strength, Samson, the son of Manoah.

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 Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Some of them were good men and brave warriors as Othniel and Gideon and Jephthah and one was a prophetess named Deborah, a noble mother in Israel, and one was a mighty man of strength, Samson, the son of Manoah.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading After his death Israel was ruled by wise men called judges, who helped them to conquer the land little by little.

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

From this reading After his death Israel was ruled by wise men called judges, who helped them to conquer the land little by little.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

ten 10s

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

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

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

From this reading After his death Israel was ruled by wise men called judges, who helped them to conquer the land little by little.

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 All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

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From this reading Some of them were good men and brave warriors as Othniel and Gideon and Jephthah and one was a prophetess named Deborah, a noble mother in Israel, and one was a mighty man of strength, Samson, the son of Manoah.

(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges

From this reading After his death Israel was ruled by wise men called judges, who helped them to conquer the land little by little.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading After his death Israel was ruled by wise men called judges, who helped them to conquer the land little by little.

immediately past

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading After his death Israel was ruled by wise men called judges, who helped them to conquer the land little by little.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Some of them were good men and brave warriors as Othniel and Gideon and Jephthah and one was a prophetess named Deborah, a noble mother in Israel, and one was a mighty man of strength, Samson, the son of Manoah.

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From this reading Some of them were good men and brave warriors as Othniel and Gideon and Jephthah and one was a prophetess named Deborah, a noble mother in Israel, and one was a mighty man of strength, Samson, the son of Manoah.

the force of workers available

From this reading After his death Israel was ruled by wise men called judges, who helped them to conquer the land little by little.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Some of them were good men and brave warriors as Othniel and Gideon and Jephthah and one was a prophetess named Deborah, a noble mother in Israel, and one was a mighty man of strength, Samson, the son of Manoah.

(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Some of them were good men and brave warriors as Othniel and Gideon and Jephthah and one was a prophetess named Deborah, a noble mother in Israel, and one was a mighty man of strength, Samson, the son of Manoah.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Some of them were good men and brave warriors as Othniel and Gideon and Jephthah and one was a prophetess named Deborah, a noble mother in Israel, and one was a mighty man of strength, Samson, the son of Manoah.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Some of them were good men and brave warriors as Othniel and Gideon and Jephthah and one was a prophetess named Deborah, a noble mother in Israel, and one was a mighty man of strength, Samson, the son of Manoah.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Some of them were good men and brave warriors as Othniel and Gideon and Jephthah and one was a prophetess named Deborah, a noble mother in Israel, and one was a mighty man of strength, Samson, the son of Manoah.

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From this reading Some of them were good men and brave warriors as Othniel and Gideon and Jephthah and one was a prophetess named Deborah, a noble mother in Israel, and one was a mighty man of strength, Samson, the son of Manoah.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

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

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

a woman prophet

From this reading Some of them were good men and brave warriors as Othniel and Gideon and Jephthah and one was a prophetess named Deborah, a noble mother in Israel, and one was a mighty man of strength, Samson, the son of Manoah.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading After his death Israel was ruled by wise men called judges, who helped them to conquer the land little by little.

(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah

From this reading SAMSON THE STRONG.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of them were good men and brave warriors as Othniel and Gideon and Jephthah and one was a prophetess named Deborah, a noble mother in Israel, and one was a mighty man of strength, Samson, the son of Manoah.

a male human offspring

From this reading Some of them were good men and brave warriors as Othniel and Gideon and Jephthah and one was a prophetess named Deborah, a noble mother in Israel, and one was a mighty man of strength, Samson, the son of Manoah.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Some of them were good men and brave warriors as Othniel and Gideon and Jephthah and one was a prophetess named Deborah, a noble mother in Israel, and one was a mighty man of strength, Samson, the son of Manoah.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading SAMSON THE STRONG.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

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

From this reading SAMSON THE STRONG.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Some of them were good men and brave warriors as Othniel and Gideon and Jephthah and one was a prophetess named Deborah, a noble mother in Israel, and one was a mighty man of strength, Samson, the son of Manoah.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

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

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

at the time that

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

which person or people

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading After his death Israel was ruled by wise men called judges, who helped them to conquer the land little by little.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Joshua was a father to them, as Moses had been, and when at last they were at rest, each tribe within its own borders, and they had begun to build their houses, and plant their fields, Joshua spoke words of loving counsel to the people, and they set up a stone under an oak tree, as a sign that they would always serve the Lord and keep the law, and then he went to be with God.

a late time of life

From this reading All the days of Joshua--and he lived to be an hundred and ten years old--the Israelites were conquering the people who lived in Canaan, and dividing it among the tribes.