used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a breath of air to freshen, to quicken the heavy atmosphere.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Not a breath of air to freshen, to quicken the heavy atmosphere.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The male members of the congregation strictly observed the customs, although to be pious was especially hard on this day in midsummer, when daylight continues endlessly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was on the hottest and longest of Jewish fast days, _Shivoh oser be-Tamuz_.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Not a breath of air to freshen, to quicken the heavy atmosphere.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The male members of the congregation strictly observed the customs, although to be pious was especially hard on this day in midsummer, when daylight continues endlessly.
be-Tamuz
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From this reading It was on the hottest and longest of Jewish fast days, _Shivoh oser be-Tamuz_.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Khille began the "three weeks" with a full fast day, on which the faithful partook neither of meat nor drink.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Not a breath of air to freshen, to quicken the heavy atmosphere.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading The male members of the congregation strictly observed the customs, although to be pious was especially hard on this day in midsummer, when daylight continues endlessly.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The male members of the congregation strictly observed the customs, although to be pious was especially hard on this day in midsummer, when daylight continues endlessly.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading The male members of the congregation strictly observed the customs, although to be pious was especially hard on this day in midsummer, when daylight continues endlessly.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Khille began the "three weeks" with a full fast day, on which the faithful partook neither of meat nor drink.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading The male members of the congregation strictly observed the customs, although to be pious was especially hard on this day in midsummer, when daylight continues endlessly.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was on the hottest and longest of Jewish fast days, _Shivoh oser be-Tamuz_.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The sun glared down pitilessly.
take in liquids
From this reading The Khille began the "three weeks" with a full fast day, on which the faithful partook neither of meat nor drink.
endlesslyadverbUS /ˈendləsli/
continuing forever without end
From this reading The male members of the congregation strictly observed the customs, although to be pious was especially hard on this day in midsummer, when daylight continues endlessly.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The male members of the congregation strictly observed the customs, although to be pious was especially hard on this day in midsummer, when daylight continues endlessly.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The Khille began the "three weeks" with a full fast day, on which the faithful partook neither of meat nor drink.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It was on the hottest and longest of Jewish fast days, _Shivoh oser be-Tamuz_.
freshenverbUS /ˈfreʃən/
make (to feel) fresh
From this reading Not a breath of air to freshen, to quicken the heavy atmosphere.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The Khille began the "three weeks" with a full fast day, on which the faithful partook neither of meat nor drink.
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading The sun glared down pitilessly.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The male members of the congregation strictly observed the customs, although to be pious was especially hard on this day in midsummer, when daylight continues endlessly.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Not a breath of air to freshen, to quicken the heavy atmosphere.
hottestadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːtəst/
superlative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was on the hottest and longest of Jewish fast days, _Shivoh oser be-Tamuz_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The male members of the congregation strictly observed the customs, although to be pious was especially hard on this day in midsummer, when daylight continues endlessly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on the hottest and longest of Jewish fast days, _Shivoh oser be-Tamuz_.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading It was on the hottest and longest of Jewish fast days, _Shivoh oser be-Tamuz_.
Khille
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From this reading The Khille began the "three weeks" with a full fast day, on which the faithful partook neither of meat nor drink.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading It was on the hottest and longest of Jewish fast days, _Shivoh oser be-Tamuz_.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading The male members of the congregation strictly observed the customs, although to be pious was especially hard on this day in midsummer, when daylight continues endlessly.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading The Khille began the "three weeks" with a full fast day, on which the faithful partook neither of meat nor drink.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The male members of the congregation strictly observed the customs, although to be pious was especially hard on this day in midsummer, when daylight continues endlessly.
midsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading The male members of the congregation strictly observed the customs, although to be pious was especially hard on this day in midsummer, when daylight continues endlessly.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The Khille began the "three weeks" with a full fast day, on which the faithful partook neither of meat nor drink.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The Khille began the "three weeks" with a full fast day, on which the faithful partook neither of meat nor drink.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a breath of air to freshen, to quicken the heavy atmosphere.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The male members of the congregation strictly observed the customs, although to be pious was especially hard on this day in midsummer, when daylight continues endlessly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was on the hottest and longest of Jewish fast days, _Shivoh oser be-Tamuz_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on the hottest and longest of Jewish fast days, _Shivoh oser be-Tamuz_.
oser
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From this reading It was on the hottest and longest of Jewish fast days, _Shivoh oser be-Tamuz_.
partook
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From this reading The Khille began the "three weeks" with a full fast day, on which the faithful partook neither of meat nor drink.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading The male members of the congregation strictly observed the customs, although to be pious was especially hard on this day in midsummer, when daylight continues endlessly.
pitilesslyadverb
without pity; in a merciless manner
From this reading The sun glared down pitilessly.
quickenverbUS /ˈkwɪkən/
move faster
From this reading Not a breath of air to freshen, to quicken the heavy atmosphere.
Shivoh
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From this reading It was on the hottest and longest of Jewish fast days, _Shivoh oser be-Tamuz_.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading The male members of the congregation strictly observed the customs, although to be pious was especially hard on this day in midsummer, when daylight continues endlessly.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun glared down pitilessly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was on the hottest and longest of Jewish fast days, _Shivoh oser be-Tamuz_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The male members of the congregation strictly observed the customs, although to be pious was especially hard on this day in midsummer, when daylight continues endlessly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Khille began the "three weeks" with a full fast day, on which the faithful partook neither of meat nor drink.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not a breath of air to freshen, to quicken the heavy atmosphere.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on the hottest and longest of Jewish fast days, _Shivoh oser be-Tamuz_.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Khille began the "three weeks" with a full fast day, on which the faithful partook neither of meat nor drink.
at the time that
From this reading The male members of the congregation strictly observed the customs, although to be pious was especially hard on this day in midsummer, when daylight continues endlessly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Khille began the "three weeks" with a full fast day, on which the faithful partook neither of meat nor drink.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Khille began the "three weeks" with a full fast day, on which the faithful partook neither of meat nor drink.
