used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hearing that Alexander was about to pass through Jerusalem, they began to fear a fate like that of Tyre.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Hearing that Alexander was about to pass through Jerusalem, they began to fear a fate like that of Tyre.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day after these services he told the people that they need fear nothing; for God had appeared to him in a dream, and directed him what to do.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
AlmightynounUS /ɔːlˈmaɪti/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The day after these services he told the people that they need fear nothing; for God had appeared to him in a dream, and directed him what to do.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “We are not to resist the conqueror,” said he, “but go forth to meet him and welcome him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Hearing that Alexander was about to pass through Jerusalem, they began to fear a fate like that of Tyre.
besiegingnounUS /bɪˈsiːdʒɪŋ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “We are not to resist the conqueror,” said he, “but go forth to meet him and welcome him.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
conquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading “We are not to resist the conqueror,” said he, “but go forth to meet him and welcome him.
Darius
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From this reading When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day after these services he told the people that they need fear nothing; for God had appeared to him in a dream, and directed him what to do.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The day after these services he told the people that they need fear nothing; for God had appeared to him in a dream, and directed him what to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The day after these services he told the people that they need fear nothing; for God had appeared to him in a dream, and directed him what to do.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The day after these services he told the people that they need fear nothing; for God had appeared to him in a dream, and directed him what to do.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Hearing that Alexander was about to pass through Jerusalem, they began to fear a fate like that of Tyre.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Hearing that Alexander was about to pass through Jerusalem, they began to fear a fate like that of Tyre.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “We are not to resist the conqueror,” said he, “but go forth to meet him and welcome him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “We are not to resist the conqueror,” said he, “but go forth to meet him and welcome him.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Hearing that Alexander was about to pass through Jerusalem, they began to fear a fate like that of Tyre.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The day after these services he told the people that they need fear nothing; for God had appeared to him in a dream, and directed him what to do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
imploreverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːr/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day after these services he told the people that they need fear nothing; for God had appeared to him in a dream, and directed him what to do.
Jaddus
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From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading Hearing that Alexander was about to pass through Jerusalem, they began to fear a fate like that of Tyre.
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 When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
JudeanounUS /dʒuːˈdiːə/
the southern part of ancient Palestine succeeding the kingdom of Judah; a Roman province at the time of Christ
From this reading When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Hearing that Alexander was about to pass through Jerusalem, they began to fear a fate like that of Tyre.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
come together
From this reading “We are not to resist the conqueror,” said he, “but go forth to meet him and welcome him.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The day after these services he told the people that they need fear nothing; for God had appeared to him in a dream, and directed him what to do.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “We are not to resist the conqueror,” said he, “but go forth to meet him and welcome him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The day after these services he told the people that they need fear nothing; for God had appeared to him in a dream, and directed him what to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
go across or through
From this reading Hearing that Alexander was about to pass through Jerusalem, they began to fear a fate like that of Tyre.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The day after these services he told the people that they need fear nothing; for God had appeared to him in a dream, and directed him what to do.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading “We are not to resist the conqueror,” said he, “but go forth to meet him and welcome him.
sacrificesnounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪz/
plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We are not to resist the conqueror,” said he, “but go forth to meet him and welcome him.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading The day after these services he told the people that they need fear nothing; for God had appeared to him in a dream, and directed him what to do.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hearing that Alexander was about to pass through Jerusalem, they began to fear a fate like that of Tyre.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The day after these services he told the people that they need fear nothing; for God had appeared to him in a dream, and directed him what to do.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hearing that Alexander was about to pass through Jerusalem, they began to fear a fate like that of Tyre.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Hearing that Alexander was about to pass through Jerusalem, they began to fear a fate like that of Tyre.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The day after these services he told the people that they need fear nothing; for God had appeared to him in a dream, and directed him what to do.
TyrenounUS /taɪr/
a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks
From this reading When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hearing that Alexander was about to pass through Jerusalem, they began to fear a fate like that of Tyre.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We are not to resist the conqueror,” said he, “but go forth to meet him and welcome him.
accept gladly
From this reading “We are not to resist the conqueror,” said he, “but go forth to meet him and welcome him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The day after these services he told the people that they need fear nothing; for God had appeared to him in a dream, and directed him what to do.
at the time that
From this reading When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Alexander had been besieging Tyre, he had sent to Judea for supplies, which were refused, as the Jews were subjects of Darius.
which person or people
From this reading Accordingly the high priest Jaddus, who was the chief magistrate at Jerusalem, caused great sacrifices to be offered to Almighty God, and public and solemn prayers were made, to implore his guidance and protection.
