Chapter III

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

From this reading So on a whole their days passed in fruitful labour.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

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

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading But his great work, and the great work of Paula and Eustochium, was the translation of the Bible into what was then the speech of the people.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Jerome held a school for boys and young men, in which he taught the classics.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But his great work, and the great work of Paula and Eustochium, was the translation of the Bible into what was then the speech of the people.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome

From this reading Jerome held a school for boys and young men, in which he taught the classics.

the act of gathering something together

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading So on a whole their days passed in fruitful labour.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

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From this reading But his great work, and the great work of Paula and Eustochium, was the translation of the Bible into what was then the speech of the people.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jerome held a school for boys and young men, in which he taught the classics.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

productive or conducive to producing in abundance

From this reading So on a whole their days passed in fruitful labour.

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

From this reading But his great work, and the great work of Paula and Eustochium, was the translation of the Bible into what was then the speech of the people.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Jerome held a school for boys and young men, in which he taught the classics.

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

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Jerome held a school for boys and young men, in which he taught the classics.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

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

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But his great work, and the great work of Paula and Eustochium, was the translation of the Bible into what was then the speech of the people.

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

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420)

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

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From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading So on a whole their days passed in fruitful labour.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

plural of “manuscript” — the form of a literary work submitted for publication

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

the force of workers available

From this reading Jerome held a school for boys and young men, in which he taught the classics.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

impressive in appearance

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So on a whole their days passed in fruitful labour.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading So on a whole their days passed in fruitful labour.

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From this reading But his great work, and the great work of Paula and Eustochium, was the translation of the Bible into what was then the speech of the people.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading But his great work, and the great work of Paula and Eustochium, was the translation of the Bible into what was then the speech of the people.

righteousness by virtue of being pious

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

a collection of Psalms for liturgical use

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

an educational institution

From this reading Jerome held a school for boys and young men, in which he taught the classics.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So on a whole their days passed in fruitful labour.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading But his great work, and the great work of Paula and Eustochium, was the translation of the Bible into what was then the speech of the people.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

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From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

not in physical motion

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Jerome held a school for boys and young men, in which he taught the classics.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

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

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But his great work, and the great work of Paula and Eustochium, was the translation of the Bible into what was then the speech of the people.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

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

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

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

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

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From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading But his great work, and the great work of Paula and Eustochium, was the translation of the Bible into what was then the speech of the people.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

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

From this reading But his great work, and the great work of Paula and Eustochium, was the translation of the Bible into what was then the speech of the people.

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

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But his great work, and the great work of Paula and Eustochium, was the translation of the Bible into what was then the speech of the people.

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

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading It is pleasant to think of the two noble Roman ladies seated before the vast desk upon which were spread the numerous manuscripts, Greek, Hebrew and Latin... whilst they examined and compared, reducing to order under their hands, with piety and joy, that Psalter of St. Jerome which is still sung to-day.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading So on a whole their days passed in fruitful labour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His two friends charged themselves with the task of collecting all the materials, and this edition, prepared by their care, is that which remains in the Church under Jerome's name....

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading But his great work, and the great work of Paula and Eustochium, was the translation of the Bible into what was then the speech of the people.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Jerome held a school for boys and young men, in which he taught the classics.