used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLANS Naaman, freed from the bondage of physical suffering, made plans for the future with all the abandon of a joyous child.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading PLANS Naaman, freed from the bondage of physical suffering, made plans for the future with all the abandon of a joyous child.
(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 PLANS Naaman, freed from the bondage of physical suffering, made plans for the future with all the abandon of a joyous child.
almsgivingnoun
making voluntary contributions to aid the poor
From this reading “There remaineth, Isaac, most of the treasure we brought to this land, despite our trifling gifts to King Jehoram and to the prophet’s servant for his master’s almsgiving.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Had it not been for thee I should not now be healed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had it not been for thee I should not now be healed.
see with attention
From this reading Behold, the gift is thine.”
next to; at the side of
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
bondagenounUS /ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/
the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power
From this reading PLANS Naaman, freed from the bondage of physical suffering, made plans for the future with all the abandon of a joyous child.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “There remaineth, Isaac, most of the treasure we brought to this land, despite our trifling gifts to King Jehoram and to the prophet’s servant for his master’s almsgiving.
a young person of either sex
From this reading PLANS Naaman, freed from the bondage of physical suffering, made plans for the future with all the abandon of a joyous child.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading “There remaineth, Isaac, most of the treasure we brought to this land, despite our trifling gifts to King Jehoram and to the prophet’s servant for his master’s almsgiving.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PLANS Naaman, freed from the bondage of physical suffering, made plans for the future with all the abandon of a joyous child.
freedverbUS /friːd/
past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading PLANS Naaman, freed from the bondage of physical suffering, made plans for the future with all the abandon of a joyous child.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PLANS Naaman, freed from the bondage of physical suffering, made plans for the future with all the abandon of a joyous child.
yet to be or coming
From this reading PLANS Naaman, freed from the bondage of physical suffering, made plans for the future with all the abandon of a joyous child.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Behold, the gift is thine.”
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading “There remaineth, Isaac, most of the treasure we brought to this land, despite our trifling gifts to King Jehoram and to the prophet’s servant for his master’s almsgiving.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had it not been for thee I should not now be healed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
healedadjectiveUS /hiːld/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Had it not been for thee I should not now be healed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Had it not been for thee I should not now be healed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Behold, the gift is thine.”
IsaacnounUS /ˈaɪzək/
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Had it not been for thee I should not now be healed.
Jehoram
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From this reading “There remaineth, Isaac, most of the treasure we brought to this land, despite our trifling gifts to King Jehoram and to the prophet’s servant for his master’s almsgiving.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading PLANS Naaman, freed from the bondage of physical suffering, made plans for the future with all the abandon of a joyous child.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “There remaineth, Isaac, most of the treasure we brought to this land, despite our trifling gifts to King Jehoram and to the prophet’s servant for his master’s almsgiving.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “There remaineth, Isaac, most of the treasure we brought to this land, despite our trifling gifts to King Jehoram and to the prophet’s servant for his master’s almsgiving.
less-favored
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From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading PLANS Naaman, freed from the bondage of physical suffering, made plans for the future with all the abandon of a joyous child.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “There remaineth, Isaac, most of the treasure we brought to this land, despite our trifling gifts to King Jehoram and to the prophet’s servant for his master’s almsgiving.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “There remaineth, Isaac, most of the treasure we brought to this land, despite our trifling gifts to King Jehoram and to the prophet’s servant for his master’s almsgiving.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
Naaman
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From this reading PLANS Naaman, freed from the bondage of physical suffering, made plans for the future with all the abandon of a joyous child.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had it not been for thee I should not now be healed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Had it not been for thee I should not now be healed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLANS Naaman, freed from the bondage of physical suffering, made plans for the future with all the abandon of a joyous child.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “There remaineth, Isaac, most of the treasure we brought to this land, despite our trifling gifts to King Jehoram and to the prophet’s servant for his master’s almsgiving.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading PLANS Naaman, freed from the bondage of physical suffering, made plans for the future with all the abandon of a joyous child.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading PLANS Naaman, freed from the bondage of physical suffering, made plans for the future with all the abandon of a joyous child.
prophet's
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From this reading “There remaineth, Isaac, most of the treasure we brought to this land, despite our trifling gifts to King Jehoram and to the prophet’s servant for his master’s almsgiving.
remaineth
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From this reading “There remaineth, Isaac, most of the treasure we brought to this land, despite our trifling gifts to King Jehoram and to the prophet’s servant for his master’s almsgiving.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading “There remaineth, Isaac, most of the treasure we brought to this land, despite our trifling gifts to King Jehoram and to the prophet’s servant for his master’s almsgiving.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Had it not been for thee I should not now be healed.
a state of acute pain
From this reading PLANS Naaman, freed from the bondage of physical suffering, made plans for the future with all the abandon of a joyous child.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLANS Naaman, freed from the bondage of physical suffering, made plans for the future with all the abandon of a joyous child.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Had it not been for thee I should not now be healed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There remaineth, Isaac, most of the treasure we brought to this land, despite our trifling gifts to King Jehoram and to the prophet’s servant for his master’s almsgiving.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading Behold, the gift is thine.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “There remaineth, Isaac, most of the treasure we brought to this land, despite our trifling gifts to King Jehoram and to the prophet’s servant for his master’s almsgiving.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading “There remaineth, Isaac, most of the treasure we brought to this land, despite our trifling gifts to King Jehoram and to the prophet’s servant for his master’s almsgiving.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading “There remaineth, Isaac, most of the treasure we brought to this land, despite our trifling gifts to King Jehoram and to the prophet’s servant for his master’s almsgiving.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “There remaineth, Isaac, most of the treasure we brought to this land, despite our trifling gifts to King Jehoram and to the prophet’s servant for his master’s almsgiving.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The first day of the return journey he talked much with Isaac, whom he graciously permitted to ride beside him, the target for both the flattery and the malice of his less-favored associates.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PLANS Naaman, freed from the bondage of physical suffering, made plans for the future with all the abandon of a joyous child.
