used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But few families in Kief had been spared a visit from the dread reaper.
AlmightynounUS /ɔːlˈmaɪti/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading On the Sabbath following the events just narrated, the Israelites went to their places of worship as usual, and ardent prayers for deliverance ascended to the Almighty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of the sacrifice, in spite of the fanaticism of the gentiles and the equally great superstition of the Jews, the plague continued with unabated violence.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading On the Sabbath following the events just narrated, the Israelites went to their places of worship as usual, and ardent prayers for deliverance ascended to the Almighty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the Sabbath following the events just narrated, the Israelites went to their places of worship as usual, and ardent prayers for deliverance ascended to the Almighty.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading On the Sabbath following the events just narrated, the Israelites went to their places of worship as usual, and ardent prayers for deliverance ascended to the Almighty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But few families in Kief had been spared a visit from the dread reaper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But few families in Kief had been spared a visit from the dread reaper.
COMMON-SENSE
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From this reading COMMON-SENSE VS.
without stop or interruption
From this reading In spite of the sacrifice, in spite of the fanaticism of the gentiles and the equally great superstition of the Jews, the plague continued with unabated violence.
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading On the Sabbath following the events just narrated, the Israelites went to their places of worship as usual, and ardent prayers for deliverance ascended to the Almighty.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading But few families in Kief had been spared a visit from the dread reaper.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading In spite of the sacrifice, in spite of the fanaticism of the gentiles and the equally great superstition of the Jews, the plague continued with unabated violence.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading On the Sabbath following the events just narrated, the Israelites went to their places of worship as usual, and ardent prayers for deliverance ascended to the Almighty.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading But few families in Kief had been spared a visit from the dread reaper.
fanaticismnounUS /fəˈnætəsɪzəm/
excessive intolerance of opposing views
From this reading In spite of the sacrifice, in spite of the fanaticism of the gentiles and the equally great superstition of the Jews, the plague continued with unabated violence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But few families in Kief had been spared a visit from the dread reaper.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the Sabbath following the events just narrated, the Israelites went to their places of worship as usual, and ardent prayers for deliverance ascended to the Almighty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the Sabbath following the events just narrated, the Israelites went to their places of worship as usual, and ardent prayers for deliverance ascended to the Almighty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But few families in Kief had been spared a visit from the dread reaper.
gentilesnounUS /ˈdʒentaɪlz/
plural of “gentile” — a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading In spite of the sacrifice, in spite of the fanaticism of the gentiles and the equally great superstition of the Jews, the plague continued with unabated violence.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In spite of the sacrifice, in spite of the fanaticism of the gentiles and the equally great superstition of the Jews, the plague continued with unabated violence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But few families in Kief had been spared a visit from the dread reaper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the sacrifice, in spite of the fanaticism of the gentiles and the equally great superstition of the Jews, the plague continued with unabated violence.
IsraelitesnounUS /ˈɪzrəlaɪts/
the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19)
From this reading On the Sabbath following the events just narrated, the Israelites went to their places of worship as usual, and ardent prayers for deliverance ascended to the Almighty.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading In spite of the sacrifice, in spite of the fanaticism of the gentiles and the equally great superstition of the Jews, the plague continued with unabated violence.
and nothing more
From this reading On the Sabbath following the events just narrated, the Israelites went to their places of worship as usual, and ardent prayers for deliverance ascended to the Almighty.
Kief
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From this reading But few families in Kief had been spared a visit from the dread reaper.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading On the Sabbath following the events just narrated, the Israelites went to their places of worship as usual, and ardent prayers for deliverance ascended to the Almighty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of the sacrifice, in spite of the fanaticism of the gentiles and the equally great superstition of the Jews, the plague continued with unabated violence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Sabbath following the events just narrated, the Israelites went to their places of worship as usual, and ardent prayers for deliverance ascended to the Almighty.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the Sabbath following the events just narrated, the Israelites went to their places of worship as usual, and ardent prayers for deliverance ascended to the Almighty.
plagueverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading In spite of the sacrifice, in spite of the fanaticism of the gentiles and the equally great superstition of the Jews, the plague continued with unabated violence.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading On the Sabbath following the events just narrated, the Israelites went to their places of worship as usual, and ardent prayers for deliverance ascended to the Almighty.
reapernounUS /ˈriːpər/
someone who helps to gather the harvest
From this reading But few families in Kief had been spared a visit from the dread reaper.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading On the Sabbath following the events just narrated, the Israelites went to their places of worship as usual, and ardent prayers for deliverance ascended to the Almighty.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading In spite of the sacrifice, in spite of the fanaticism of the gentiles and the equally great superstition of the Jews, the plague continued with unabated violence.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading But few families in Kief had been spared a visit from the dread reaper.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the sacrifice, in spite of the fanaticism of the gentiles and the equally great superstition of the Jews, the plague continued with unabated violence.
SUPERSTITIONnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading SUPERSTITION.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite of the sacrifice, in spite of the fanaticism of the gentiles and the equally great superstition of the Jews, the plague continued with unabated violence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the Sabbath following the events just narrated, the Israelites went to their places of worship as usual, and ardent prayers for deliverance ascended to the Almighty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the Sabbath following the events just narrated, the Israelites went to their places of worship as usual, and ardent prayers for deliverance ascended to the Almighty.
unabatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈbeɪtɪd/
continuing at full strength or intensity
From this reading In spite of the sacrifice, in spite of the fanaticism of the gentiles and the equally great superstition of the Jews, the plague continued with unabated violence.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading On the Sabbath following the events just narrated, the Israelites went to their places of worship as usual, and ardent prayers for deliverance ascended to the Almighty.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading In spite of the sacrifice, in spite of the fanaticism of the gentiles and the equally great superstition of the Jews, the plague continued with unabated violence.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But few families in Kief had been spared a visit from the dread reaper.
VS
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From this reading COMMON-SENSE VS.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the Sabbath following the events just narrated, the Israelites went to their places of worship as usual, and ardent prayers for deliverance ascended to the Almighty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In spite of the sacrifice, in spite of the fanaticism of the gentiles and the equally great superstition of the Jews, the plague continued with unabated violence.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading On the Sabbath following the events just narrated, the Israelites went to their places of worship as usual, and ardent prayers for deliverance ascended to the Almighty.
