used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let us pass on to a less immature period.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading THE YOUTHFUL ADVENTURES OF ISRAEL.
how long something has existed
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
without stop or interruption
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
a female human offspring
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Imagination will easily picture the rural day of the youth of Israel.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
discontinueverbUS /dɪskənˈtɪnjuː/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
disgracefuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Imagination will easily picture the rural day of the youth of Israel.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
emancipatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈmænsəpeɪtɪd/
free from traditional social restraints
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
an old word for “before”
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
excusableadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzəbəl/
capable of being overlooked
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Imagination will easily picture the rural day of the youth of Israel.
immatureadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈtjʊr/
characteristic of a lack of maturity
From this reading Let us pass on to a less immature period.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
ISRAELnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading THE YOUTHFUL ADVENTURES OF ISRAEL.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
and nothing more
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Let us pass on to a less immature period.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us pass on to a less immature period.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
neighbor'snounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
possessive form of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE YOUTHFUL ADVENTURES OF ISRAEL.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Let us pass on to a less immature period.
parentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
go across or through
From this reading Let us pass on to a less immature period.
an amount of time
From this reading Let us pass on to a less immature period.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Imagination will easily picture the rural day of the youth of Israel.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
the act of punishing
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
reprimandedverbUS /ˈreprəmændɪd/
past form of “reprimand” — rebuke formally
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading Imagination will easily picture the rural day of the youth of Israel.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YOUTHFUL ADVENTURES OF ISRAEL.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
up to a particular time
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let us pass on to a less immature period.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us pass on to a less immature period.
precisely as stated
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
at the time that
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Imagination will easily picture the rural day of the youth of Israel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He continued in the enjoyment of parental love till the age of eighteen, when, having formed an attachment for a neighbor’s daughter—for some reason, not deemed a suitable match by his father—he was severely reprimanded, warned to discontinue his visits, and threatened with some disgraceful punishment in case he persisted.
yokenounUS /joʊk/
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
From this reading It appears that he began his wanderings very early; moreover, that ere, on just principles throwing off the yoke off his king, Israel, on equally excusable grounds, emancipated himself from his sire.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Imagination will easily picture the rural day of the youth of Israel.
YOUTHFULadjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading THE YOUTHFUL ADVENTURES OF ISRAEL.
