used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was at this time he rested “under a juniper tree,” which has since been known as an expression of discouragement.
anew
From this reading Again came the message of the Lord, sending him to the land of Israel, where he should proclaim his successor, Elisha.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was at this time he rested “under a juniper tree,” which has since been known as an expression of discouragement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was at this time he rested “under a juniper tree,” which has since been known as an expression of discouragement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at this time he rested “under a juniper tree,” which has since been known as an expression of discouragement.
Baalnoun
any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews considered Baal a false god
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was at this time he rested “under a juniper tree,” which has since been known as an expression of discouragement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Again came the message of the Lord, sending him to the land of Israel, where he should proclaim his successor, Elisha.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Elijah spent the rest of his life instructing young men, of whom Elisha was his most devoted follower.
discouragementnounUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading It was at this time he rested “under a juniper tree,” which has since been known as an expression of discouragement.
ElijahnounUS /eˈlaɪdʒə/
a Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament who opposed the worship of idols; he was persecuted for rebuking Ahab and Jezebel (king and queen of Israel); he was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire (circa 9th century BC)
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
Elisha
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From this reading Again came the message of the Lord, sending him to the land of Israel, where he should proclaim his successor, Elisha.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It was at this time he rested “under a juniper tree,” which has since been known as an expression of discouragement.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Elijah fled.
followernounUS /ˈfɑːloʊər/
a person who accepts the leadership of another
From this reading Elijah spent the rest of his life instructing young men, of whom Elisha was his most devoted follower.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at this time he rested “under a juniper tree,” which has since been known as an expression of discouragement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Again came the message of the Lord, sending him to the land of Israel, where he should proclaim his successor, Elisha.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Again came the message of the Lord, sending him to the land of Israel, where he should proclaim his successor, Elisha.
instructingverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Elijah spent the rest of his life instructing young men, of whom Elisha was his most devoted follower.
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading Again came the message of the Lord, sending him to the land of Israel, where he should proclaim his successor, Elisha.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at this time he rested “under a juniper tree,” which has since been known as an expression of discouragement.
Jezebelnoun
wife of Ahab who was king of Israel; according to the Old Testament she was a cruel immoral queen who fostered the worship of Baal and tried to kill Elijah and other prophets of Israel (9th century BC)
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
junipernounUS /ˈdʒuːnəpər/
desert shrub of Syria and Arabia having small white flowers; constitutes the juniper of the Old Testament; sometimes placed in genus Genista
From this reading It was at this time he rested “under a juniper tree,” which has since been known as an expression of discouragement.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was at this time he rested “under a juniper tree,” which has since been known as an expression of discouragement.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Again came the message of the Lord, sending him to the land of Israel, where he should proclaim his successor, Elisha.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Elijah spent the rest of his life instructing young men, of whom Elisha was his most devoted follower.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Again came the message of the Lord, sending him to the land of Israel, where he should proclaim his successor, Elisha.
the force of workers available
From this reading Elijah spent the rest of his life instructing young men, of whom Elisha was his most devoted follower.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Again came the message of the Lord, sending him to the land of Israel, where he should proclaim his successor, Elisha.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Elijah spent the rest of his life instructing young men, of whom Elisha was his most devoted follower.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
proclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading Again came the message of the Lord, sending him to the land of Israel, where he should proclaim his successor, Elisha.
prophetsnounUS /ˈprɑːfəts/
the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Elijah spent the rest of his life instructing young men, of whom Elisha was his most devoted follower.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading It was at this time he rested “under a juniper tree,” which has since been known as an expression of discouragement.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Again came the message of the Lord, sending him to the land of Israel, where he should proclaim his successor, Elisha.
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From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
have in common
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was at this time he rested “under a juniper tree,” which has since been known as an expression of discouragement.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Elijah spent the rest of his life instructing young men, of whom Elisha was his most devoted follower.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading Again came the message of the Lord, sending him to the land of Israel, where he should proclaim his successor, Elisha.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was at this time he rested “under a juniper tree,” which has since been known as an expression of discouragement.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was at this time he rested “under a juniper tree,” which has since been known as an expression of discouragement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It was at this time he rested “under a juniper tree,” which has since been known as an expression of discouragement.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was at this time he rested “under a juniper tree,” which has since been known as an expression of discouragement.
precisely as stated
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
at the time that
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
in or at the place that
From this reading Again came the message of the Lord, sending him to the land of Israel, where he should proclaim his successor, Elisha.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was at this time he rested “under a juniper tree,” which has since been known as an expression of discouragement.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Elijah spent the rest of his life instructing young men, of whom Elisha was his most devoted follower.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But Jezebel was very angry when she heard these things, and sent word to Elijah that he, too, should share the fate of the prophets of Baal.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Elijah spent the rest of his life instructing young men, of whom Elisha was his most devoted follower.
