Chapter IV

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

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading B. Ethiopia, the Hamite slavish affliction of body and intellect; condemnation of the darkened race that can no more change its skin than the leopard its spots; yet capable, in its desolation of nobleness.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

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

From this reading We must take the remaining three sons of Ham together, in relation to each other and to Israel.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I will begin my letter to-day with our Bible lesson, out of which other necessary lessons will spring.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading I will begin my letter to-day with our Bible lesson, out of which other necessary lessons will spring.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading A. Egypt is essentially the Hamite slavish strength of body and intellect.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading B. Ethiopia, the Hamite slavish affliction of body and intellect; condemnation of the darkened race that can no more change its skin than the leopard its spots; yet capable, in its desolation of nobleness.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading B. Ethiopia, the Hamite slavish affliction of body and intellect; condemnation of the darkened race that can no more change its skin than the leopard its spots; yet capable, in its desolation of nobleness.

an ancient city state on the north African coast near modern Tunis; founded by Phoenicians; destroyed and rebuilt by Romans; razed by Arabs in 697

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading B. Ethiopia, the Hamite slavish affliction of body and intellect; condemnation of the darkened race that can no more change its skin than the leopard its spots; yet capable, in its desolation of nobleness.

an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

From this reading B. Ethiopia, the Hamite slavish affliction of body and intellect; condemnation of the darkened race that can no more change its skin than the leopard its spots; yet capable, in its desolation of nobleness.

end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading B. Ethiopia, the Hamite slavish affliction of body and intellect; condemnation of the darkened race that can no more change its skin than the leopard its spots; yet capable, in its desolation of nobleness.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading B. Ethiopia, the Hamite slavish affliction of body and intellect; condemnation of the darkened race that can no more change its skin than the leopard its spots; yet capable, in its desolation of nobleness.

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

From this reading We must take the remaining three sons of Ham together, in relation to each other and to Israel.

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading A. Egypt is essentially the Hamite slavish strength of body and intellect.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading A. Egypt is essentially the Hamite slavish strength of body and intellect.

Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia

From this reading B. Ethiopia, the Hamite slavish affliction of body and intellect; condemnation of the darkened race that can no more change its skin than the leopard its spots; yet capable, in its desolation of nobleness.

a native or inhabitant of Ethiopia

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading We must take the remaining three sons of Ham together, in relation to each other and to Israel.

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

From this reading A. Egypt is essentially the Hamite slavish strength of body and intellect.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I will begin my letter to-day with our Bible lesson, out of which other necessary lessons will spring.

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

From this reading We must take the remaining three sons of Ham together, in relation to each other and to Israel.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading A. Egypt is essentially the Hamite slavish strength of body and intellect.

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

From this reading A. Egypt is essentially the Hamite slavish strength of body and intellect.

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

From this reading We must take the remaining three sons of Ham together, in relation to each other and to Israel.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading B. Ethiopia, the Hamite slavish affliction of body and intellect; condemnation of the darkened race that can no more change its skin than the leopard its spots; yet capable, in its desolation of nobleness.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

the pelt of a leopard

From this reading B. Ethiopia, the Hamite slavish affliction of body and intellect; condemnation of the darkened race that can no more change its skin than the leopard its spots; yet capable, in its desolation of nobleness.

a unit of instruction

From this reading I will begin my letter to-day with our Bible lesson, out of which other necessary lessons will spring.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading I will begin my letter to-day with our Bible lesson, out of which other necessary lessons will spring.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading I will begin my letter to-day with our Bible lesson, out of which other necessary lessons will spring.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

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

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading B. Ethiopia, the Hamite slavish affliction of body and intellect; condemnation of the darkened race that can no more change its skin than the leopard its spots; yet capable, in its desolation of nobleness.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We must take the remaining three sons of Ham together, in relation to each other and to Israel.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I will begin my letter to-day with our Bible lesson, out of which other necessary lessons will spring.

absolutely essential

From this reading I will begin my letter to-day with our Bible lesson, out of which other necessary lessons will spring.

not any; not one

From this reading B. Ethiopia, the Hamite slavish affliction of body and intellect; condemnation of the darkened race that can no more change its skin than the leopard its spots; yet capable, in its desolation of nobleness.

the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct

From this reading B. Ethiopia, the Hamite slavish affliction of body and intellect; condemnation of the darkened race that can no more change its skin than the leopard its spots; yet capable, in its desolation of nobleness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I will begin my letter to-day with our Bible lesson, out of which other necessary lessons will spring.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I will begin my letter to-day with our Bible lesson, out of which other necessary lessons will spring.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I will begin my letter to-day with our Bible lesson, out of which other necessary lessons will spring.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I will begin my letter to-day with our Bible lesson, out of which other necessary lessons will spring.

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

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

any competition

From this reading B. Ethiopia, the Hamite slavish affliction of body and intellect; condemnation of the darkened race that can no more change its skin than the leopard its spots; yet capable, in its desolation of nobleness.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading We must take the remaining three sons of Ham together, in relation to each other and to Israel.

not used up

From this reading We must take the remaining three sons of Ham together, in relation to each other and to Israel.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

the main city of ancient Phoenicia

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

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

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading B. Ethiopia, the Hamite slavish affliction of body and intellect; condemnation of the darkened race that can no more change its skin than the leopard its spots; yet capable, in its desolation of nobleness.

blindly imitative

From this reading A. Egypt is essentially the Hamite slavish strength of body and intellect.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading We must take the remaining three sons of Ham together, in relation to each other and to Israel.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading B. Ethiopia, the Hamite slavish affliction of body and intellect; condemnation of the darkened race that can no more change its skin than the leopard its spots; yet capable, in its desolation of nobleness.

the season of growth

From this reading I will begin my letter to-day with our Bible lesson, out of which other necessary lessons will spring.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading A. Egypt is essentially the Hamite slavish strength of body and intellect.

carry out

From this reading We must take the remaining three sons of Ham together, in relation to each other and to Israel.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading B. Ethiopia, the Hamite slavish affliction of body and intellect; condemnation of the darkened race that can no more change its skin than the leopard its spots; yet capable, in its desolation of nobleness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading B. Ethiopia, the Hamite slavish affliction of body and intellect; condemnation of the darkened race that can no more change its skin than the leopard its spots; yet capable, in its desolation of nobleness.

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

From this reading We must take the remaining three sons of Ham together, in relation to each other and to Israel.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading We must take the remaining three sons of Ham together, in relation to each other and to Israel.

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

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

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

From this reading We must take the remaining three sons of Ham together, in relation to each other and to Israel.

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

From this reading I will begin my letter to-day with our Bible lesson, out of which other necessary lessons will spring.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading We must take the remaining three sons of Ham together, in relation to each other and to Israel.

a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

(of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern

From this reading Mizraim, the Egyptian; Phut, the Ethiopian; Sidon, the Sidonian: or, in breadth of meaning the three African powers,—A, of the watered plain, B, of the desert, and C, of the sea; the latter throning itself on the opposite rocks of Tyre, and returning to culminate in Carthage.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We must take the remaining three sons of Ham together, in relation to each other and to Israel.

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

From this reading I will begin my letter to-day with our Bible lesson, out of which other necessary lessons will spring.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I will begin my letter to-day with our Bible lesson, out of which other necessary lessons will spring.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I will begin my letter to-day with our Bible lesson, out of which other necessary lessons will spring.

but in spite of that

From this reading B. Ethiopia, the Hamite slavish affliction of body and intellect; condemnation of the darkened race that can no more change its skin than the leopard its spots; yet capable, in its desolation of nobleness.