used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading Here, however, at the horns of the altar, had he, himself, been the shedder of blood, he was safe.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
analogiesnounUS /əˈnælədʒiz/
plural of “analogy” — an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
ascribedverbUS /əˈskraɪbd/
past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Here his blood could not be shed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Here, however, at the horns of the altar, had he, himself, been the shedder of blood, he was safe.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Here, however, at the horns of the altar, had he, himself, been the shedder of blood, he was safe.
CherokeenounUS /ˈtʃerəkiː/
the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee
From this reading For he had that to say to the head-men of the Cherokee nation which elsewhere might cost him his life.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading For he had that to say to the head-men of the Cherokee nation which elsewhere might cost him his life.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Here his blood could not be shed.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading For he had that to say to the head-men of the Cherokee nation which elsewhere might cost him his life.
EnsignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
ever-sacred
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From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For he had that to say to the head-men of the Cherokee nation which elsewhere might cost him his life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
head-men
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For he had that to say to the head-men of the Cherokee nation which elsewhere might cost him his life.
Hebraicadjective
of or relating to the language of the Hebrews
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, however, at the horns of the altar, had he, himself, been the shedder of blood, he was safe.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Here, however, at the horns of the altar, had he, himself, been the shedder of blood, he was safe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Here, however, at the horns of the altar, had he, himself, been the shedder of blood, he was safe.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Here, however, at the horns of the altar, had he, himself, been the shedder of blood, he was safe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
immediately past
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For he had that to say to the head-men of the Cherokee nation which elsewhere might cost him his life.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For he had that to say to the head-men of the Cherokee nation which elsewhere might cost him his life.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading For he had that to say to the head-men of the Cherokee nation which elsewhere might cost him his life.
not any; not one
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here his blood could not be shed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
polemicnounUS /pəˈlemɪk/
a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology)
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
Raymond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
rifeadjectiveUS /raɪf/
most frequent or common
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Here, however, at the horns of the altar, had he, himself, been the shedder of blood, he was safe.
express in words
From this reading For he had that to say to the head-men of the Cherokee nation which elsewhere might cost him his life.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
SemiticadjectiveUS /səˈmɪtɪk/
of or relating to the group of Semitic languages
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
get rid of
From this reading Here his blood could not be shed.
sheddernoun
an attacker who sheds or spills blood
From this reading Here, however, at the horns of the altar, had he, himself, been the shedder of blood, he was safe.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
that is looked for
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
versednounUS /vɜːrst/
an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
at the time that
From this reading When at last he set foot on the “ever-sacred” soil of the city of refuge and opened his sealed orders, it was less a resemblance to ancient Jewish customs that appealed to him than an appreciation of the prudence of his commander in choosing this site for the delivery of his mission.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For he had that to say to the head-men of the Cherokee nation which elsewhere might cost him his life.
which person or people
From this reading Ensign Raymond was no polemic nor versed in the Hebraic analogies rife at that day among those who ascribed a Semitic origin to the American Indian and sought to recognize in them the “lost tribes of Israel.”
