1200
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From this reading They were not only wilful liars, but foully besmirched their own church, for that was about 1200 years before their church existed.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were not only wilful liars, but foully besmirched their own church, for that was about 1200 years before their church existed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
Ashtorethnoun
an ancient Phoenician goddess of love and fertility; the Phoenician counterpart to Ishtar
From this reading The whole context shows that it has nothing to do with the Christian Church, but is evidently the hymn book of the church of Ashtoreth, of which Solomon was a deacon.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading The Christian compilers of the Bible have asserted in the headings of the Song that it represents the love of Christ and the Church.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They were not only wilful liars, but foully besmirched their own church, for that was about 1200 years before their church existed.
besmirched
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From this reading They were not only wilful liars, but foully besmirched their own church, for that was about 1200 years before their church existed.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading The Christian compilers of the Bible have asserted in the headings of the Song that it represents the love of Christ and the Church.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were not only wilful liars, but foully besmirched their own church, for that was about 1200 years before their church existed.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading The Christian compilers of the Bible have asserted in the headings of the Song that it represents the love of Christ and the Church.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading The Christian compilers of the Bible have asserted in the headings of the Song that it represents the love of Christ and the Church.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The Christian compilers of the Bible have asserted in the headings of the Song that it represents the love of Christ and the Church.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
compilersnounUS /kəmˈpaɪlərz/
plural of “compiler” — a person who compiles information (as for reference purposes)
From this reading The Christian compilers of the Bible have asserted in the headings of the Song that it represents the love of Christ and the Church.
contextnounUS /ˈkɑːntekst/
discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation
From this reading The whole context shows that it has nothing to do with the Christian Church, but is evidently the hymn book of the church of Ashtoreth, of which Solomon was a deacon.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
deaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading The whole context shows that it has nothing to do with the Christian Church, but is evidently the hymn book of the church of Ashtoreth, of which Solomon was a deacon.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The whole context shows that it has nothing to do with the Christian Church, but is evidently the hymn book of the church of Ashtoreth, of which Solomon was a deacon.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The whole context shows that it has nothing to do with the Christian Church, but is evidently the hymn book of the church of Ashtoreth, of which Solomon was a deacon.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading They were not only wilful liars, but foully besmirched their own church, for that was about 1200 years before their church existed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were not only wilful liars, but foully besmirched their own church, for that was about 1200 years before their church existed.
foulest
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From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
foullyadverb
in an unfair and insulting manner
From this reading They were not only wilful liars, but foully besmirched their own church, for that was about 1200 years before their church existed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Great King Solomon.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole context shows that it has nothing to do with the Christian Church, but is evidently the hymn book of the church of Ashtoreth, of which Solomon was a deacon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Christian compilers of the Bible have asserted in the headings of the Song that it represents the love of Christ and the Church.
headingsnounUS /ˈhedɪŋz/
plural of “heading” — a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading The Christian compilers of the Bible have asserted in the headings of the Song that it represents the love of Christ and the Church.
hymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading The whole context shows that it has nothing to do with the Christian Church, but is evidently the hymn book of the church of Ashtoreth, of which Solomon was a deacon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Christian compilers of the Bible have asserted in the headings of the Song that it represents the love of Christ and the Church.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Christian compilers of the Bible have asserted in the headings of the Song that it represents the love of Christ and the Church.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The Great King Solomon.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
liarsnounUS /ˈlaɪərz/
plural of “liar” — a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading They were not only wilful liars, but foully besmirched their own church, for that was about 1200 years before their church existed.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The Christian compilers of the Bible have asserted in the headings of the Song that it represents the love of Christ and the Church.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not only wilful liars, but foully besmirched their own church, for that was about 1200 years before their church existed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The whole context shows that it has nothing to do with the Christian Church, but is evidently the hymn book of the church of Ashtoreth, of which Solomon was a deacon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
offensenounUS /əˈfens/
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
and nothing more
From this reading They were not only wilful liars, but foully besmirched their own church, for that was about 1200 years before their church existed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They were not only wilful liars, but foully besmirched their own church, for that was about 1200 years before their church existed.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading The Christian compilers of the Bible have asserted in the headings of the Song that it represents the love of Christ and the Church.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading The whole context shows that it has nothing to do with the Christian Church, but is evidently the hymn book of the church of Ashtoreth, of which Solomon was a deacon.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading The Great King Solomon.
Solomon'snounUS /ˈsɑːləmənz/
possessive form of “solomon” — (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC)
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Christian compilers of the Bible have asserted in the headings of the Song that it represents the love of Christ and the Church.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Great King Solomon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were not only wilful liars, but foully besmirched their own church, for that was about 1200 years before their church existed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not only wilful liars, but foully besmirched their own church, for that was about 1200 years before their church existed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
precisely as stated
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were not only wilful liars, but foully besmirched their own church, for that was about 1200 years before their church existed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not only wilful liars, but foully besmirched their own church, for that was about 1200 years before their church existed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole context shows that it has nothing to do with the Christian Church, but is evidently the hymn book of the church of Ashtoreth, of which Solomon was a deacon.
wilfuladjective
done by design
From this reading They were not only wilful liars, but foully besmirched their own church, for that was about 1200 years before their church existed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The whole context shows that it has nothing to do with the Christian Church, but is evidently the hymn book of the church of Ashtoreth, of which Solomon was a deacon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Solomon’s Song is very choice reading and would be eminently appropriate to the foulest book on earth, the circulation of which would be a criminal offense under the law.
a late time of life
From this reading They were not only wilful liars, but foully besmirched their own church, for that was about 1200 years before their church existed.
