used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
(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 As long as the words are in the holy tongue, it all depends on the feelings you wish to put into them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For, at bottom, are mere words the main thing?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As long as the words are in the holy tongue, it all depends on the feelings you wish to put into them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For, at bottom, are mere words the main thing?
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
the lower side of anything
From this reading For, at bottom, are mere words the main thing?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading As long as the words are in the holy tongue, it all depends on the feelings you wish to put into them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Your real prayer is not what you say with your lips, but what you feel with the whole of your heart.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading As long as the words are in the holy tongue, it all depends on the feelings you wish to put into them.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, at bottom, are mere words the main thing?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading As long as the words are in the holy tongue, it all depends on the feelings you wish to put into them.
hymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As long as the words are in the holy tongue, it all depends on the feelings you wish to put into them.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As long as the words are in the holy tongue, it all depends on the feelings you wish to put into them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your real prayer is not what you say with your lips, but what you feel with the whole of your heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As long as the words are in the holy tongue, it all depends on the feelings you wish to put into them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
Lamentationsnoun
an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Your real prayer is not what you say with your lips, but what you feel with the whole of your heart.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As long as the words are in the holy tongue, it all depends on the feelings you wish to put into them.
most important element
From this reading For, at bottom, are mere words the main thing?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading For, at bottom, are mere words the main thing?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Your real prayer is not what you say with your lips, but what you feel with the whole of your heart.
PsalmnounUS /sɑːlm/
one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
PsalmsnounUS /sɑːlmz/
an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of 150 Psalms
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As long as the words are in the holy tongue, it all depends on the feelings you wish to put into them.
rabbinounUS /ˈræbaɪ/
spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Your real prayer is not what you say with your lips, but what you feel with the whole of your heart.
reciteverbUS /rəˈsaɪt/
recite in elocution
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
Identical; not different.
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
express in words
From this reading Your real prayer is not what you say with your lips, but what you feel with the whole of your heart.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As long as the words are in the holy tongue, it all depends on the feelings you wish to put into them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
a special situation
From this reading For, at bottom, are mere words the main thing?
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As long as the words are in the holy tongue, it all depends on the feelings you wish to put into them.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading As long as the words are in the holy tongue, it all depends on the feelings you wish to put into them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As my father, may he rest in peace, used to instruct me, the second Psalm is the same as the festival hymn, 'Thou hast chosen us from among the nations,' if you feel that way; or it may be the same as Lamentations.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Your real prayer is not what you say with your lips, but what you feel with the whole of your heart.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Your real prayer is not what you say with your lips, but what you feel with the whole of your heart.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading As long as the words are in the holy tongue, it all depends on the feelings you wish to put into them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
the words that are spoken
From this reading For, at bottom, are mere words the main thing?
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From this reading "We do not know Lamentations by heart," explained Yekil, with the authority of a rabbi, "but we do know some Psalms, and these we recite on every holiday.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your real prayer is not what you say with your lips, but what you feel with the whole of your heart.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your real prayer is not what you say with your lips, but what you feel with the whole of your heart.
