Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

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From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

(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 _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

a hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

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 _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

patron saint of shoemakers; he and his brother were martyred for trying to spread Christianity (3rd century)

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

travel across or pass over

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

possessive form of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

lacking in feeling or pity or warmth

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

a high place

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

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From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

past form of “jeer” — laugh at with contempt and derision

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

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 That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

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 THE JEW.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading "MERCHANT OF VENICE."

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

something you have to do

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "MERCHANT OF VENICE."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

cause to run

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

the act of punishing

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

past form of “scoff” — laugh at with contempt and derision

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

showing your contempt by derision

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

a person who makes or repairs shoes

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

do one's shopping

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest

From this reading SHYLOCK.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

a male human offspring

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

be about

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE JEW.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

up to a particular time

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

the act of using

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

From this reading "MERCHANT OF VENICE."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!

which person or people

From this reading _"O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."_ _"Had I power, I should Pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, Uproar the universal peace, confound All Unity on earth."_ In my peregrinations and bohemian investigations I have met on several occasions, and in strange lands, Mr. Ahasuerus, the Jerusalem shoemaker, who is reported to have jeered and scoffed at Christ as he passed his shop, bearing the heavy cross up the rugged heights of Calvary.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading That was a terrible day for Jesus of Nazareth (dying for the sins of others), but worse for his foolish brother, the Jew shoemaker; for as punishment to the scoffing and heartless Ishmaelite, the "Son of God," bending under the weight of the cross, exclaimed to the "Son of Saint Crispin": "Tarry thou 'till I come!