Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It has about thirteen thousand inhabitants, if the guide-book is to be trusted, and almost all of them are Moslems.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading The town appears more prosperous and active than Jerusalem, and it is evident that the people are more industrious, and rely less on what they can make out of strangers.

(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 It has about thirteen thousand inhabitants, if the guide-book is to be trusted, and almost all of them are Moslems.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It has about thirteen thousand inhabitants, if the guide-book is to be trusted, and almost all of them are Moslems.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading "Nabulus or Nablous, the ancient Shechem," wrote Frank in his journal, "is nearly as large as Jerusalem, though not so well situated.

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

From this reading FROM NABULUS TO NAZARETH, SAMARIA, JENIN, AND THE PLAIN OF ESDRAELON.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The town appears more prosperous and active than Jerusalem, and it is evident that the people are more industrious, and rely less on what they can make out of strangers.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It has about thirteen thousand inhabitants, if the guide-book is to be trusted, and almost all of them are Moslems.

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

From this reading "Nabulus or Nablous, the ancient Shechem," wrote Frank in his journal, "is nearly as large as Jerusalem, though not so well situated.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It has about thirteen thousand inhabitants, if the guide-book is to be trusted, and almost all of them are Moslems.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The town appears more prosperous and active than Jerusalem, and it is evident that the people are more industrious, and rely less on what they can make out of strangers.

plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

From this reading There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

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From this reading FROM NABULUS TO NAZARETH, SAMARIA, JENIN, AND THE PLAIN OF ESDRAELON.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The town appears more prosperous and active than Jerusalem, and it is evident that the people are more industrious, and rely less on what they can make out of strangers.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading "Nabulus or Nablous, the ancient Shechem," wrote Frank in his journal, "is nearly as large as Jerusalem, though not so well situated.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM NABULUS TO NAZARETH, SAMARIA, JENIN, AND THE PLAIN OF ESDRAELON.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

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

From this reading It has about thirteen thousand inhabitants, if the guide-book is to be trusted, and almost all of them are Moslems.

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

From this reading It has about thirteen thousand inhabitants, if the guide-book is to be trusted, and almost all of them are Moslems.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

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

From this reading "Nabulus or Nablous, the ancient Shechem," wrote Frank in his journal, "is nearly as large as Jerusalem, though not so well situated.

ten 10s

From this reading There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It has about thirteen thousand inhabitants, if the guide-book is to be trusted, and almost all of them are Moslems.

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

From this reading "Nabulus or Nablous, the ancient Shechem," wrote Frank in his journal, "is nearly as large as Jerusalem, though not so well situated.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading The town appears more prosperous and active than Jerusalem, and it is evident that the people are more industrious, and rely less on what they can make out of strangers.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading It has about thirteen thousand inhabitants, if the guide-book is to be trusted, and almost all of them are Moslems.

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

From this reading "Nabulus or Nablous, the ancient Shechem," wrote Frank in his journal, "is nearly as large as Jerusalem, though not so well situated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has about thirteen thousand inhabitants, if the guide-book is to be trusted, and almost all of them are Moslems.

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

From this reading FROM NABULUS TO NAZARETH, SAMARIA, JENIN, AND THE PLAIN OF ESDRAELON.

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

From this reading "Nabulus or Nablous, the ancient Shechem," wrote Frank in his journal, "is nearly as large as Jerusalem, though not so well situated.

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 There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading "Nabulus or Nablous, the ancient Shechem," wrote Frank in his journal, "is nearly as large as Jerusalem, though not so well situated.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Nabulus or Nablous, the ancient Shechem," wrote Frank in his journal, "is nearly as large as Jerusalem, though not so well situated.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The town appears more prosperous and active than Jerusalem, and it is evident that the people are more industrious, and rely less on what they can make out of strangers.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

engage in

From this reading The town appears more prosperous and active than Jerusalem, and it is evident that the people are more industrious, and rely less on what they can make out of strangers.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The town appears more prosperous and active than Jerusalem, and it is evident that the people are more industrious, and rely less on what they can make out of strangers.

plural of “moslem” — a believer in or follower of Islam

From this reading It has about thirteen thousand inhabitants, if the guide-book is to be trusted, and almost all of them are Moslems.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

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

From this reading "Nabulus or Nablous, the ancient Shechem," wrote Frank in his journal, "is nearly as large as Jerusalem, though not so well situated.

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

From this reading FROM NABULUS TO NAZARETH, SAMARIA, JENIN, AND THE PLAIN OF ESDRAELON.

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

From this reading FROM NABULUS TO NAZARETH, SAMARIA, JENIN, AND THE PLAIN OF ESDRAELON.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "Nabulus or Nablous, the ancient Shechem," wrote Frank in his journal, "is nearly as large as Jerusalem, though not so well situated.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Nabulus or Nablous, the ancient Shechem," wrote Frank in his journal, "is nearly as large as Jerusalem, though not so well situated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FROM NABULUS TO NAZARETH, SAMARIA, JENIN, AND THE PLAIN OF ESDRAELON.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The town appears more prosperous and active than Jerusalem, and it is evident that the people are more industrious, and rely less on what they can make out of strangers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Nabulus or Nablous, the ancient Shechem," wrote Frank in his journal, "is nearly as large as Jerusalem, though not so well situated.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The town appears more prosperous and active than Jerusalem, and it is evident that the people are more industrious, and rely less on what they can make out of strangers.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading FROM NABULUS TO NAZARETH, SAMARIA, JENIN, AND THE PLAIN OF ESDRAELON.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading The town appears more prosperous and active than Jerusalem, and it is evident that the people are more industrious, and rely less on what they can make out of strangers.

have faith or confidence in

From this reading The town appears more prosperous and active than Jerusalem, and it is evident that the people are more industrious, and rely less on what they can make out of strangers.

an ancient city in central Palestine founded in the 9th century BC as the capital of the northern Hebrew kingdom of Israel; the site is in present-day northwestern Jordan

From this reading FROM NABULUS TO NAZARETH, SAMARIA, JENIN, AND THE PLAIN OF ESDRAELON.

plural of “samaritan” — a member of the people inhabiting Samaria in biblical times

From this reading There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

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

From this reading "Nabulus or Nablous, the ancient Shechem," wrote Frank in his journal, "is nearly as large as Jerusalem, though not so well situated.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading "Nabulus or Nablous, the ancient Shechem," wrote Frank in his journal, "is nearly as large as Jerusalem, though not so well situated.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Nabulus or Nablous, the ancient Shechem," wrote Frank in his journal, "is nearly as large as Jerusalem, though not so well situated.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The town appears more prosperous and active than Jerusalem, and it is evident that the people are more industrious, and rely less on what they can make out of strangers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The town appears more prosperous and active than Jerusalem, and it is evident that the people are more industrious, and rely less on what they can make out of strangers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The town appears more prosperous and active than Jerusalem, and it is evident that the people are more industrious, and rely less on what they can make out of strangers.

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

From this reading FROM NABULUS TO NAZARETH, SAMARIA, JENIN, AND THE PLAIN OF ESDRAELON.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It has about thirteen thousand inhabitants, if the guide-book is to be trusted, and almost all of them are Moslems.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are one hundred and fifty Samaritans here, and five or six hundred Christians belonging mostly to the Greek Church, and there are a few Jews and other people not included in the above list.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The town appears more prosperous and active than Jerusalem, and it is evident that the people are more industrious, and rely less on what they can make out of strangers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading It has about thirteen thousand inhabitants, if the guide-book is to be trusted, and almost all of them are Moslems.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Nabulus or Nablous, the ancient Shechem," wrote Frank in his journal, "is nearly as large as Jerusalem, though not so well situated.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading It has about thirteen thousand inhabitants, if the guide-book is to be trusted, and almost all of them are Moslems.

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

From this reading FROM NABULUS TO NAZARETH, SAMARIA, JENIN, AND THE PLAIN OF ESDRAELON.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The town appears more prosperous and active than Jerusalem, and it is evident that the people are more industrious, and rely less on what they can make out of strangers.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading It has about thirteen thousand inhabitants, if the guide-book is to be trusted, and almost all of them are Moslems.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Nabulus or Nablous, the ancient Shechem," wrote Frank in his journal, "is nearly as large as Jerusalem, though not so well situated.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The town appears more prosperous and active than Jerusalem, and it is evident that the people are more industrious, and rely less on what they can make out of strangers.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading "Nabulus or Nablous, the ancient Shechem," wrote Frank in his journal, "is nearly as large as Jerusalem, though not so well situated.