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From this reading 26.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Very little account seems to have been made of this matter, at the time.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Very little account seems to have been made of this matter, at the time.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt._ Gen. xix.
Barcephas
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From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt._ Gen. xix.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Very little account seems to have been made of this matter, at the time.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading _But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt._ Gen. xix.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt._ Gen. xix.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The whole story, and without note or comment, is told in these fifteen words.
conversionnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The whole story, and without note or comment, is told in these fifteen words.
fignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt._ Gen. xix.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
GennounUS /dʒen/
informal term for information
From this reading _But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt._ Gen. xix.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Very little account seems to have been made of this matter, at the time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt._ Gen. xix.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt._ Gen. xix.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The whole story, and without note or comment, is told in these fifteen words.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole story, and without note or comment, is told in these fifteen words.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Very little account seems to have been made of this matter, at the time.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt._ Gen. xix.
Lot'snounUS /lɑːts/
possessive form of “lot” — (often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Very little account seems to have been made of this matter, at the time.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Very little account seems to have been made of this matter, at the time.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
a brief written record
From this reading The whole story, and without note or comment, is told in these fifteen words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
others
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From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
move upward
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Very little account seems to have been made of this matter, at the time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt._ Gen. xix.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
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 The whole story, and without note or comment, is told in these fifteen words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The whole story, and without note or comment, is told in these fifteen words.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Very little account seems to have been made of this matter, at the time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Very little account seems to have been made of this matter, at the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The whole story, and without note or comment, is told in these fifteen words.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very little account seems to have been made of this matter, at the time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole story, and without note or comment, is told in these fifteen words.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The whole story, and without note or comment, is told in these fifteen words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The whole story, and without note or comment, is told in these fifteen words.
xixnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading _But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt._ Gen. xix.
zealouslyadverbUS /ˈziːləsli/
in a zealous manner
From this reading The conversion of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has given rise to as much learned discussion, as the question, so zealously agitated, between Barcephas and others, whether the forbidden fruit were an _apple_ or a _fig_.
