Chapter II

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

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

From this reading With regard to sculpture it ought to be mentioned that the ancient Hebrews did not to any great extent cultivate this art.

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

From this reading That the Greeks used ivory for the ornamentation of houses and public buildings, may be seen from the passage in Eurip.

the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading With regard to sculpture it ought to be mentioned that the ancient Hebrews did not to any great extent cultivate this art.

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

From this reading Aul._, where ἐλεφάντινοι δόμοι (houses made of ivory) are mentioned.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading With regard to sculpture it ought to be mentioned that the ancient Hebrews did not to any great extent cultivate this art.

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

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

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From this reading Aul._, where ἐλεφάντινοι δόμοι (houses made of ivory) are mentioned.

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

From this reading That the Greeks used ivory for the ornamentation of houses and public buildings, may be seen from the passage in Eurip.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading That the Greeks used ivory for the ornamentation of houses and public buildings, may be seen from the passage in Eurip.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

foster the growth of

From this reading With regard to sculpture it ought to be mentioned that the ancient Hebrews did not to any great extent cultivate this art.

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading With regard to sculpture it ought to be mentioned that the ancient Hebrews did not to any great extent cultivate this art.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

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From this reading That the Greeks used ivory for the ornamentation of houses and public buildings, may be seen from the passage in Eurip.

divisible by two

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading With regard to sculpture it ought to be mentioned that the ancient Hebrews did not to any great extent cultivate this art.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That the Greeks used ivory for the ornamentation of houses and public buildings, may be seen from the passage in Eurip.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That the Greeks used ivory for the ornamentation of houses and public buildings, may be seen from the passage in Eurip.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading That the Greeks used ivory for the ornamentation of houses and public buildings, may be seen from the passage in Eurip.

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 Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

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

From this reading That the Greeks used ivory for the ornamentation of houses and public buildings, may be seen from the passage in Eurip.

German philologist noted for his studies of the relation between language and culture (1767-1835)

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

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

From this reading That the Greeks used ivory for the ornamentation of houses and public buildings, may be seen from the passage in Eurip.

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From this reading _Iph.

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

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading With regard to sculpture it ought to be mentioned that the ancient Hebrews did not to any great extent cultivate this art.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading That the Greeks used ivory for the ornamentation of houses and public buildings, may be seen from the passage in Eurip.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Aul._, where ἐλεφάντινοι δόμοι (houses made of ivory) are mentioned.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading That the Greeks used ivory for the ornamentation of houses and public buildings, may be seen from the passage in Eurip.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Aul._, where ἐλεφάντινοι δόμοι (houses made of ivory) are mentioned.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

an insignificant place

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That the Greeks used ivory for the ornamentation of houses and public buildings, may be seen from the passage in Eurip.

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

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

the state of being ornamented

From this reading That the Greeks used ivory for the ornamentation of houses and public buildings, may be seen from the passage in Eurip.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading With regard to sculpture it ought to be mentioned that the ancient Hebrews did not to any great extent cultivate this art.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading That the Greeks used ivory for the ornamentation of houses and public buildings, may be seen from the passage in Eurip.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading That the Greeks used ivory for the ornamentation of houses and public buildings, may be seen from the passage in Eurip.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading With regard to sculpture it ought to be mentioned that the ancient Hebrews did not to any great extent cultivate this art.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

a three-dimensional work of plastic art

From this reading With regard to sculpture it ought to be mentioned that the ancient Hebrews did not to any great extent cultivate this art.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading That the Greeks used ivory for the ornamentation of houses and public buildings, may be seen from the passage in Eurip.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That the Greeks used ivory for the ornamentation of houses and public buildings, may be seen from the passage in Eurip.

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

From this reading That the Greeks used ivory for the ornamentation of houses and public buildings, may be seen from the passage in Eurip.

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

From this reading With regard to sculpture it ought to be mentioned that the ancient Hebrews did not to any great extent cultivate this art.

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

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading That the Greeks used ivory for the ornamentation of houses and public buildings, may be seen from the passage in Eurip.

in or at the place that

From this reading Aul._, where ἐλεφάντινοι δόμοι (houses made of ivory) are mentioned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Referring to the great taste for landscape culture displayed by the Hebrews of old, Humboldt says that nowhere in antiquity, and not even among the Greeks, is so much sense for the beauties of nature met with as in the Bible.

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

From this reading Aul._, where ἐλεφάντινοι δόμοι (houses made of ivory) are mentioned.

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

From this reading Aul._, where ἐλεφάντινοι δόμοι (houses made of ivory) are mentioned.