Chapter I

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

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prior to a specified or implied time

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in addition

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the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

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

From this reading The present volume contains a collection of essays, the majority of which were read as papers before various literary societies, such as the International Congress of Orientalists, the Biblical Archaeological Society, and the Jews' College Literary Association.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

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related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology

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

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

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a native or inhabitant of Asia

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a formal organization of people or groups of people

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the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

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

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

the past participle of “be”

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earlier than; in front of

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of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible

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the two together, not just one

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

showing who or what does the action

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A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

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several things grouped together or considered as a whole

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the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading The present volume contains a collection of essays, the majority of which were read as papers before various literary societies, such as the International Congress of Orientalists, the Biblical Archaeological Society, and the Jews' College Literary Association.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading The present volume contains a collection of essays, the majority of which were read as papers before various literary societies, such as the International Congress of Orientalists, the Biblical Archaeological Society, and the Jews' College Literary Association.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

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a courteous or respectful or considerate act

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act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

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plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition

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in a widespread way

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

set up or found

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

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applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

a person of German nationality

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

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

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the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel

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used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

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

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

relating to or associated with an empire

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

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not many times

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations

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

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion

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plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

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the month following May and preceding July

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of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading The present volume contains a collection of essays, the majority of which were read as papers before various literary societies, such as the International Congress of Orientalists, the Biblical Archaeological Society, and the Jews' College Literary Association.

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

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading London, _June_, 1905.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading The present volume contains a collection of essays, the majority of which were read as papers before various literary societies, such as the International Congress of Orientalists, the Biblical Archaeological Society, and the Jews' College Literary Association.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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From this reading The present volume contains a collection of essays, the majority of which were read as papers before various literary societies, such as the International Congress of Orientalists, the Biblical Archaeological Society, and the Jews' College Literary Association.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

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plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals

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give an exhibition of to an interested audience

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prepared and printed for distribution and sale

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of or relating to or consisting of a quarter

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interpret something that is written or printed

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a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of

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a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading Several of them have already appeared in various periodicals, such as the _Imperial Asiatic Review_, the _Jewish Quarterly Review_, and the _Jewish Chronicle_, and are now reproduced, with some slight modification, by the courtesy of the editors.

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

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a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

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plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

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an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

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

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to a small degree or extent

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

of the kind already mentioned

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

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

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the people or things already mentioned, as the object

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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

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

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

plural of “translation” — a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

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of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The present volume contains a collection of essays, the majority of which were read as papers before various literary societies, such as the International Congress of Orientalists, the Biblical Archaeological Society, and the Jews' College Literary Association.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

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

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

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in the company of; together with

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not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.