used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the second there came a third, and when Joseph began to complain of his ignorance his father said:
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the second there came a third, and when Joseph began to complain of his ignorance his father said:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Joseph isn't an idle boy, Dan, but his nature is such that he cannot learn from a man he doesn't like.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the second there came a third, and when Joseph began to complain of his ignorance his father said:
react verbally
From this reading Joseph felt the reproof bitterly, but he did not know how to answer his father and he was grateful to his grandmother for her answer.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Well, Joseph, you said you wanted to learn Hebrew, and you have shown no application, and three of the most learned scribes in Galilee have been called in to teach you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Why don't ye give him Azariah as an instructor?
Azariah
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From this reading Why don't ye give him Azariah as an instructor?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Well, Joseph, you said you wanted to learn Hebrew, and you have shown no application, and three of the most learned scribes in Galilee have been called in to teach you.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After the second there came a third, and when Joseph began to complain of his ignorance his father said:
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Joseph felt the reproof bitterly, but he did not know how to answer his father and he was grateful to his grandmother for her answer.
a youthful male person
From this reading Joseph isn't an idle boy, Dan, but his nature is such that he cannot learn from a man he doesn't like.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Joseph felt the reproof bitterly, but he did not know how to answer his father and he was grateful to his grandmother for her answer.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Well, Joseph, you said you wanted to learn Hebrew, and you have shown no application, and three of the most learned scribes in Galilee have been called in to teach you.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After the second there came a third, and when Joseph began to complain of his ignorance his father said:
cannot
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From this reading Joseph isn't an idle boy, Dan, but his nature is such that he cannot learn from a man he doesn't like.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading After the second there came a third, and when Joseph began to complain of his ignorance his father said:
Dan
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From this reading Joseph isn't an idle boy, Dan, but his nature is such that he cannot learn from a man he doesn't like.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Joseph felt the reproof bitterly, but he did not know how to answer his father and he was grateful to his grandmother for her answer.
doesn't
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From this reading Joseph isn't an idle boy, Dan, but his nature is such that he cannot learn from a man he doesn't like.
don't
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From this reading Why don't ye give him Azariah as an instructor?
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading After the second there came a third, and when Joseph began to complain of his ignorance his father said:
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Joseph felt the reproof bitterly, but he did not know how to answer his father and he was grateful to his grandmother for her answer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Joseph felt the reproof bitterly, but he did not know how to answer his father and he was grateful to his grandmother for her answer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Joseph isn't an idle boy, Dan, but his nature is such that he cannot learn from a man he doesn't like.
GalileenounUS /ˈɡæləliː/
an area of northern Israel; formerly the northern part of Palestine and the ancient kingdom of Israel; the scene of Jesus's ministry
From this reading Well, Joseph, you said you wanted to learn Hebrew, and you have shown no application, and three of the most learned scribes in Galilee have been called in to teach you.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Why don't ye give him Azariah as an instructor?
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Joseph felt the reproof bitterly, but he did not know how to answer his father and he was grateful to his grandmother for her answer.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Joseph felt the reproof bitterly, but he did not know how to answer his father and he was grateful to his grandmother for her answer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Well, Joseph, you said you wanted to learn Hebrew, and you have shown no application, and three of the most learned scribes in Galilee have been called in to teach you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joseph felt the reproof bitterly, but he did not know how to answer his father and he was grateful to his grandmother for her answer.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading Well, Joseph, you said you wanted to learn Hebrew, and you have shown no application, and three of the most learned scribes in Galilee have been called in to teach you.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Joseph felt the reproof bitterly, but he did not know how to answer his father and he was grateful to his grandmother for her answer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Why don't ye give him Azariah as an instructor?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the second there came a third, and when Joseph began to complain of his ignorance his father said:
how
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From this reading Joseph felt the reproof bitterly, but he did not know how to answer his father and he was grateful to his grandmother for her answer.
not in action or at work
From this reading Joseph isn't an idle boy, Dan, but his nature is such that he cannot learn from a man he doesn't like.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading After the second there came a third, and when Joseph began to complain of his ignorance his father said:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Well, Joseph, you said you wanted to learn Hebrew, and you have shown no application, and three of the most learned scribes in Galilee have been called in to teach you.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Why don't ye give him Azariah as an instructor?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joseph isn't an idle boy, Dan, but his nature is such that he cannot learn from a man he doesn't like.
isn't
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From this reading Joseph isn't an idle boy, Dan, but his nature is such that he cannot learn from a man he doesn't like.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading After the second there came a third, and when Joseph began to complain of his ignorance his father said:
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Joseph felt the reproof bitterly, but he did not know how to answer his father and he was grateful to his grandmother for her answer.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Well, Joseph, you said you wanted to learn Hebrew, and you have shown no application, and three of the most learned scribes in Galilee have been called in to teach you.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Well, Joseph, you said you wanted to learn Hebrew, and you have shown no application, and three of the most learned scribes in Galilee have been called in to teach you.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Joseph isn't an idle boy, Dan, but his nature is such that he cannot learn from a man he doesn't like.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Joseph isn't an idle boy, Dan, but his nature is such that he cannot learn from a man he doesn't like.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Well, Joseph, you said you wanted to learn Hebrew, and you have shown no application, and three of the most learned scribes in Galilee have been called in to teach you.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Joseph isn't an idle boy, Dan, but his nature is such that he cannot learn from a man he doesn't like.
not any; not one
From this reading Well, Joseph, you said you wanted to learn Hebrew, and you have shown no application, and three of the most learned scribes in Galilee have been called in to teach you.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Joseph felt the reproof bitterly, but he did not know how to answer his father and he was grateful to his grandmother for her answer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the second there came a third, and when Joseph began to complain of his ignorance his father said:
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading Joseph felt the reproof bitterly, but he did not know how to answer his father and he was grateful to his grandmother for her answer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After the second there came a third, and when Joseph began to complain of his ignorance his father said:
scribesnounUS /skraɪbz/
plural of “scribe” — French playwright (1791-1861)
From this reading Well, Joseph, you said you wanted to learn Hebrew, and you have shown no application, and three of the most learned scribes in Galilee have been called in to teach you.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading After the second there came a third, and when Joseph began to complain of his ignorance his father said:
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Well, Joseph, you said you wanted to learn Hebrew, and you have shown no application, and three of the most learned scribes in Galilee have been called in to teach you.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Joseph isn't an idle boy, Dan, but his nature is such that he cannot learn from a man he doesn't like.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Well, Joseph, you said you wanted to learn Hebrew, and you have shown no application, and three of the most learned scribes in Galilee have been called in to teach you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Joseph isn't an idle boy, Dan, but his nature is such that he cannot learn from a man he doesn't like.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the second there came a third, and when Joseph began to complain of his ignorance his father said:
in or at that place or location
From this reading After the second there came a third, and when Joseph began to complain of his ignorance his father said:
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading After the second there came a third, and when Joseph began to complain of his ignorance his father said:
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Well, Joseph, you said you wanted to learn Hebrew, and you have shown no application, and three of the most learned scribes in Galilee have been called in to teach you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the second there came a third, and when Joseph began to complain of his ignorance his father said:
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Well, Joseph, you said you wanted to learn Hebrew, and you have shown no application, and three of the most learned scribes in Galilee have been called in to teach you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joseph felt the reproof bitterly, but he did not know how to answer his father and he was grateful to his grandmother for her answer.
(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 Well, Joseph, you said you wanted to learn Hebrew, and you have shown no application, and three of the most learned scribes in Galilee have been called in to teach you.
at the time that
From this reading After the second there came a third, and when Joseph began to complain of his ignorance his father said:
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why don't ye give him Azariah as an instructor?
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Why don't ye give him Azariah as an instructor?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Well, Joseph, you said you wanted to learn Hebrew, and you have shown no application, and three of the most learned scribes in Galilee have been called in to teach you.
