used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RETROSPECT.
Abishai
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From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In thought, Hadassah shared the memorial feast; in thought, partook of the sacrifice and joined in the hymns of praise.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hadassah had, in the meantime, been enduring the martyrdom of the heart.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
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 Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading Hadassah had, in the meantime, been enduring the martyrdom of the heart.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
girded
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From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hadassah had, in the meantime, been enduring the martyrdom of the heart.
Hadassah
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From this reading Hadassah had, in the meantime, been enduring the martyrdom of the heart.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Hadassah had, in the meantime, been enduring the martyrdom of the heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
hymnsnounUS /hɪmz/
plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading In thought, Hadassah shared the memorial feast; in thought, partook of the sacrifice and joined in the hymns of praise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hadassah had, in the meantime, been enduring the martyrdom of the heart.
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading In thought, Hadassah shared the memorial feast; in thought, partook of the sacrifice and joined in the hymns of praise.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
immediately past
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
loinsnoun
the lower part of the abdomen just above the external genital organs
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
martyrdomnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/
death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause
From this reading Hadassah had, in the meantime, been enduring the martyrdom of the heart.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Hadassah had, in the meantime, been enduring the martyrdom of the heart.
memorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading In thought, Hadassah shared the memorial feast; in thought, partook of the sacrifice and joined in the hymns of praise.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hadassah had, in the meantime, been enduring the martyrdom of the heart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
partook
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From this reading In thought, Hadassah shared the memorial feast; in thought, partook of the sacrifice and joined in the hymns of praise.
PassovernounUS /ˈpæsoʊvər/
(Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading In thought, Hadassah shared the memorial feast; in thought, partook of the sacrifice and joined in the hymns of praise.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
RETROSPECTnounUS /ˈretrəspekt/
contemplation of things past
From this reading A RETROSPECT.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading In thought, Hadassah shared the memorial feast; in thought, partook of the sacrifice and joined in the hymns of praise.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading In thought, Hadassah shared the memorial feast; in thought, partook of the sacrifice and joined in the hymns of praise.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hadassah had, in the meantime, been enduring the martyrdom of the heart.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her mind dwelt on the circumstances attending the celebration of the first Passover, when, with loins girded and staff in hand, the fathers of Israel had taken their last meal in Egypt, before starting for the Promised Land.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In thought, Hadassah shared the memorial feast; in thought, partook of the sacrifice and joined in the hymns of praise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
at the time that
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
Zarah
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From this reading When Zarah, under the escort of Abishai, left her home to attend the celebration of the holy feast, Hadassah sent her soul with her, though failing health chained back the aged lady's feeble body.
