used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Occasionally, however, she enjoyed that satisfaction, accompanied by Claudia and escorted by her cousin Theophilus.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Since her return to Jerusalem from Pella, she had become better acquainted with her cousin than she had been before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Since her return to Jerusalem from Pella, she had become better acquainted with her cousin than she had been before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since her return to Jerusalem from Pella, she had become better acquainted with her cousin than she had been before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Since her return to Jerusalem from Pella, she had become better acquainted with her cousin than she had been before.
dearly loved
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
Bethany
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From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Since her return to Jerusalem from Pella, she had become better acquainted with her cousin than she had been before.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Occasionally, however, she enjoyed that satisfaction, accompanied by Claudia and escorted by her cousin Theophilus.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
Claudia
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From this reading Occasionally, however, she enjoyed that satisfaction, accompanied by Claudia and escorted by her cousin Theophilus.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Occasionally, however, she enjoyed that satisfaction, accompanied by Claudia and escorted by her cousin Theophilus.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading Occasionally, however, she enjoyed that satisfaction, accompanied by Claudia and escorted by her cousin Theophilus.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
a social unit living together
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Since her return to Jerusalem from Pella, she had become better acquainted with her cousin than she had been before.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Occasionally, however, she enjoyed that satisfaction, accompanied by Claudia and escorted by her cousin Theophilus.
of great significance or value
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
JavannounUS /dʒəˈvɑːn/
a native or inhabitant of Java
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading Since her return to Jerusalem from Pella, she had become better acquainted with her cousin than she had been before.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
machinationsnounUS /ˌmækəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “machination” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
NaominounUS /neɪˈoʊmi/
the mother-in-law of Ruth whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
as might be expected
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally, however, she enjoyed that satisfaction, accompanied by Claudia and escorted by her cousin Theophilus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
Pella
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From this reading Since her return to Jerusalem from Pella, she had become better acquainted with her cousin than she had been before.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
rambles
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From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
on the contrary
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Occasionally, however, she enjoyed that satisfaction, accompanied by Claudia and escorted by her cousin Theophilus.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
not often
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
shunverbUS /ʃʌn/
avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since her return to Jerusalem from Pella, she had become better acquainted with her cousin than she had been before.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Since her return to Jerusalem from Pella, she had become better acquainted with her cousin than she had been before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
Theophilus
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From this reading Occasionally, however, she enjoyed that satisfaction, accompanied by Claudia and escorted by her cousin Theophilus.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The return of Javan to the home of his father put an end, in a great degree, to the freedom and independence that Naomi had hitherto enjoyed in directing her rambles according to her own inclination.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
at the time that
From this reading Her brother constantly offered to be her companion and protector, when he was not engaged in carrying on his secret machinations in favour of Simon, and it was therefore but seldom that she could now find an opportunity of visiting her beloved old friend at Bethany.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since her return to Jerusalem from Pella, she had become better acquainted with her cousin than she had been before.
Zadok
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From this reading He was naturally extremely reserved in his manner, and the consciousness that on the important subject of religion he differed from the family of Zadok, had made him rather shun his relatives, when he was not called upon by duty or kindness to associate with them.
