used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Unrolling the one that shewed most signs of use, I found that, although it was in prose, it was a translation of Hebrew poems, mostly very short, and of a lyrical character.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Unrolling the one that shewed most signs of use, I found that, although it was in prose, it was a translation of Hebrew poems, mostly very short, and of a lyrical character.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Sosia told me that he was the greatest of the ancient kings of the Jews.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAVID AND MOSES The Greek translation of the Scriptures shewn me by Sosia was in several volumes of various sizes and in various conditions.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Ordering the other volumes to be sent to my rooms, I took this back with me, and began to read it immediately, beginning with the poem on which I had chanced in the shop.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ordering the other volumes to be sent to my rooms, I took this back with me, and began to read it immediately, beginning with the poem on which I had chanced in the shop.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Ordering the other volumes to be sent to my rooms, I took this back with me, and began to read it immediately, beginning with the poem on which I had chanced in the shop.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Ordering the other volumes to be sent to my rooms, I took this back with me, and began to read it immediately, beginning with the poem on which I had chanced in the shop.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DAVID AND MOSES The Greek translation of the Scriptures shewn me by Sosia was in several volumes of various sizes and in various conditions.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading Ordering the other volumes to be sent to my rooms, I took this back with me, and began to read it immediately, beginning with the poem on which I had chanced in the shop.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Unrolling the one that shewed most signs of use, I found that, although it was in prose, it was a translation of Hebrew poems, mostly very short, and of a lyrical character.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading DAVID AND MOSES The Greek translation of the Scriptures shewn me by Sosia was in several volumes of various sizes and in various conditions.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading DAVID AND MOSES The Greek translation of the Scriptures shewn me by Sosia was in several volumes of various sizes and in various conditions.
set up or found
From this reading Unrolling the one that shewed most signs of use, I found that, although it was in prose, it was a translation of Hebrew poems, mostly very short, and of a lyrical character.
highest in quality
From this reading Sosia told me that he was the greatest of the ancient kings of the Jews.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading DAVID AND MOSES The Greek translation of the Scriptures shewn me by Sosia was in several volumes of various sizes and in various conditions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of them had in its title the name of “David,” which I had met with in Paul’s letter to the Romans.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sosia told me that he was the greatest of the ancient kings of the Jews.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading Unrolling the one that shewed most signs of use, I found that, although it was in prose, it was a translation of Hebrew poems, mostly very short, and of a lyrical character.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Unrolling the one that shewed most signs of use, I found that, although it was in prose, it was a translation of Hebrew poems, mostly very short, and of a lyrical character.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Ordering the other volumes to be sent to my rooms, I took this back with me, and began to read it immediately, beginning with the poem on which I had chanced in the shop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DAVID AND MOSES The Greek translation of the Scriptures shewn me by Sosia was in several volumes of various sizes and in various conditions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Unrolling the one that shewed most signs of use, I found that, although it was in prose, it was a translation of Hebrew poems, mostly very short, and of a lyrical character.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading One of them had in its title the name of “David,” which I had met with in Paul’s letter to the Romans.
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 Sosia told me that he was the greatest of the ancient kings of the Jews.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Sosia told me that he was the greatest of the ancient kings of the Jews.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading One of them had in its title the name of “David,” which I had met with in Paul’s letter to the Romans.
lyricaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪrɪkəl/
suitable for or suggestive of singing
From this reading Unrolling the one that shewed most signs of use, I found that, although it was in prose, it was a translation of Hebrew poems, mostly very short, and of a lyrical character.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DAVID AND MOSES The Greek translation of the Scriptures shewn me by Sosia was in several volumes of various sizes and in various conditions.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading One of them had in its title the name of “David,” which I had met with in Paul’s letter to the Romans.
MOSESnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading DAVID AND MOSES The Greek translation of the Scriptures shewn me by Sosia was in several volumes of various sizes and in various conditions.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Unrolling the one that shewed most signs of use, I found that, although it was in prose, it was a translation of Hebrew poems, mostly very short, and of a lyrical character.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Unrolling the one that shewed most signs of use, I found that, although it was in prose, it was a translation of Hebrew poems, mostly very short, and of a lyrical character.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Ordering the other volumes to be sent to my rooms, I took this back with me, and began to read it immediately, beginning with the poem on which I had chanced in the shop.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One of them had in its title the name of “David,” which I had met with in Paul’s letter to the Romans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAVID AND MOSES The Greek translation of the Scriptures shewn me by Sosia was in several volumes of various sizes and in various conditions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ordering the other volumes to be sent to my rooms, I took this back with me, and began to read it immediately, beginning with the poem on which I had chanced in the shop.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Unrolling the one that shewed most signs of use, I found that, although it was in prose, it was a translation of Hebrew poems, mostly very short, and of a lyrical character.
OrderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading Ordering the other volumes to be sent to my rooms, I took this back with me, and began to read it immediately, beginning with the poem on which I had chanced in the shop.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Ordering the other volumes to be sent to my rooms, I took this back with me, and began to read it immediately, beginning with the poem on which I had chanced in the shop.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading One of them had in its title the name of “David,” which I had met with in Paul’s letter to the Romans.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Ordering the other volumes to be sent to my rooms, I took this back with me, and began to read it immediately, beginning with the poem on which I had chanced in the shop.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Unrolling the one that shewed most signs of use, I found that, although it was in prose, it was a translation of Hebrew poems, mostly very short, and of a lyrical character.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading Unrolling the one that shewed most signs of use, I found that, although it was in prose, it was a translation of Hebrew poems, mostly very short, and of a lyrical character.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Ordering the other volumes to be sent to my rooms, I took this back with me, and began to read it immediately, beginning with the poem on which I had chanced in the shop.
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading One of them had in its title the name of “David,” which I had met with in Paul’s letter to the Romans.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Ordering the other volumes to be sent to my rooms, I took this back with me, and began to read it immediately, beginning with the poem on which I had chanced in the shop.
ScripturesnounUS /ˈskrɪptʃərz/
plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading DAVID AND MOSES The Greek translation of the Scriptures shewn me by Sosia was in several volumes of various sizes and in various conditions.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Ordering the other volumes to be sent to my rooms, I took this back with me, and began to read it immediately, beginning with the poem on which I had chanced in the shop.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading DAVID AND MOSES The Greek translation of the Scriptures shewn me by Sosia was in several volumes of various sizes and in various conditions.
shewed
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From this reading Unrolling the one that shewed most signs of use, I found that, although it was in prose, it was a translation of Hebrew poems, mostly very short, and of a lyrical character.
shewn
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From this reading DAVID AND MOSES The Greek translation of the Scriptures shewn me by Sosia was in several volumes of various sizes and in various conditions.
do one's shopping
From this reading Ordering the other volumes to be sent to my rooms, I took this back with me, and began to read it immediately, beginning with the poem on which I had chanced in the shop.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Unrolling the one that shewed most signs of use, I found that, although it was in prose, it was a translation of Hebrew poems, mostly very short, and of a lyrical character.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Unrolling the one that shewed most signs of use, I found that, although it was in prose, it was a translation of Hebrew poems, mostly very short, and of a lyrical character.
sizesnounUS /ˈsaɪzəz/
plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading DAVID AND MOSES The Greek translation of the Scriptures shewn me by Sosia was in several volumes of various sizes and in various conditions.
Sosia
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From this reading DAVID AND MOSES The Greek translation of the Scriptures shewn me by Sosia was in several volumes of various sizes and in various conditions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Unrolling the one that shewed most signs of use, I found that, although it was in prose, it was a translation of Hebrew poems, mostly very short, and of a lyrical character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAVID AND MOSES The Greek translation of the Scriptures shewn me by Sosia was in several volumes of various sizes and in various conditions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of them had in its title the name of “David,” which I had met with in Paul’s letter to the Romans.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ordering the other volumes to be sent to my rooms, I took this back with me, and began to read it immediately, beginning with the poem on which I had chanced in the shop.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading One of them had in its title the name of “David,” which I had met with in Paul’s letter to the Romans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of them had in its title the name of “David,” which I had met with in Paul’s letter to the Romans.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Sosia told me that he was the greatest of the ancient kings of the Jews.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Ordering the other volumes to be sent to my rooms, I took this back with me, and began to read it immediately, beginning with the poem on which I had chanced in the shop.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading DAVID AND MOSES The Greek translation of the Scriptures shewn me by Sosia was in several volumes of various sizes and in various conditions.
UnrollingverbUS /ˌʌnˈroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “unroll” — reverse the winding or twisting of
From this reading Unrolling the one that shewed most signs of use, I found that, although it was in prose, it was a translation of Hebrew poems, mostly very short, and of a lyrical character.
the act of using
From this reading Unrolling the one that shewed most signs of use, I found that, although it was in prose, it was a translation of Hebrew poems, mostly very short, and of a lyrical character.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading DAVID AND MOSES The Greek translation of the Scriptures shewn me by Sosia was in several volumes of various sizes and in various conditions.
precisely as stated
From this reading Unrolling the one that shewed most signs of use, I found that, although it was in prose, it was a translation of Hebrew poems, mostly very short, and of a lyrical character.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading DAVID AND MOSES The Greek translation of the Scriptures shewn me by Sosia was in several volumes of various sizes and in various conditions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAVID AND MOSES The Greek translation of the Scriptures shewn me by Sosia was in several volumes of various sizes and in various conditions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of them had in its title the name of “David,” which I had met with in Paul’s letter to the Romans.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One of them had in its title the name of “David,” which I had met with in Paul’s letter to the Romans.
