Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

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From this reading God chose Abraham to be the founder of this mighty nation, and at his death promised a continuation of His favor to his son Isaac, who had married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, who was Abraham's nephew.

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From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

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From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Isaac was an only son and inherited his father's great wealth.

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

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

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

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

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

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

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From this reading God chose Abraham to be the founder of this mighty nation, and at his death promised a continuation of His favor to his son Isaac, who had married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, who was Abraham's nephew.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

a youthful male person

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons whose names were Esau and Jacob, and perhaps no brothers were ever more unlike in their dispositions.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading God chose Abraham to be the founder of this mighty nation, and at his death promised a continuation of His favor to his son Isaac, who had married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, who was Abraham's nephew.

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading God chose Abraham to be the founder of this mighty nation, and at his death promised a continuation of His favor to his son Isaac, who had married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, who was Abraham's nephew.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

a female human offspring

From this reading God chose Abraham to be the founder of this mighty nation, and at his death promised a continuation of His favor to his son Isaac, who had married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, who was Abraham's nephew.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading God chose Abraham to be the founder of this mighty nation, and at his death promised a continuation of His favor to his son Isaac, who had married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, who was Abraham's nephew.

plural of “disposition” — your usual mood

From this reading Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons whose names were Esau and Jacob, and perhaps no brothers were ever more unlike in their dispositions.

(Old Testament) the eldest son of Isaac who would have inherited the covenant that God made with Abraham and that Abraham passed on to Isaac; he traded his birthright to his twin brother Jacob for a mess of pottage

From this reading Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons whose names were Esau and Jacob, and perhaps no brothers were ever more unlike in their dispositions.

at any time

From this reading Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons whose names were Esau and Jacob, and perhaps no brothers were ever more unlike in their dispositions.

a social unit living together

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Isaac was an only son and inherited his father's great wealth.

promote over another

From this reading God chose Abraham to be the founder of this mighty nation, and at his death promised a continuation of His favor to his son Isaac, who had married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, who was Abraham's nephew.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse

From this reading God chose Abraham to be the founder of this mighty nation, and at his death promised a continuation of His favor to his son Isaac, who had married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, who was Abraham's nephew.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

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 God chose Abraham to be the founder of this mighty nation, and at his death promised a continuation of His favor to his son Isaac, who had married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, who was Abraham's nephew.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Esau grew up to be a hunter.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading God chose Abraham to be the founder of this mighty nation, and at his death promised a continuation of His favor to his son Isaac, who had married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, who was Abraham's nephew.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

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

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Esau grew up to be a hunter.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

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

From this reading Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons whose names were Esau and Jacob, and perhaps no brothers were ever more unlike in their dispositions.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading Isaac was an only son and inherited his father's great wealth.

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

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French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

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leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho

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a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

joined in matrimony

From this reading God chose Abraham to be the founder of this mighty nation, and at his death promised a continuation of His favor to his son Isaac, who had married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, who was Abraham's nephew.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading God chose Abraham to be the founder of this mighty nation, and at his death promised a continuation of His favor to his son Isaac, who had married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, who was Abraham's nephew.

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

From this reading Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons whose names were Esau and Jacob, and perhaps no brothers were ever more unlike in their dispositions.

(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons whose names were Esau and Jacob, and perhaps no brothers were ever more unlike in their dispositions.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading God chose Abraham to be the founder of this mighty nation, and at his death promised a continuation of His favor to his son Isaac, who had married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, who was Abraham's nephew.

not any; not one

From this reading Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons whose names were Esau and Jacob, and perhaps no brothers were ever more unlike in their dispositions.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

and nothing more

From this reading Isaac was an only son and inherited his father's great wealth.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

by chance

From this reading Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons whose names were Esau and Jacob, and perhaps no brothers were ever more unlike in their dispositions.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading God chose Abraham to be the founder of this mighty nation, and at his death promised a continuation of His favor to his son Isaac, who had married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, who was Abraham's nephew.

(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau

From this reading God chose Abraham to be the founder of this mighty nation, and at his death promised a continuation of His favor to his son Isaac, who had married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, who was Abraham's nephew.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

an educational institution

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

the leader of an Arab village or family

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

a male human offspring

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons whose names were Esau and Jacob, and perhaps no brothers were ever more unlike in their dispositions.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

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

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons whose names were Esau and Jacob, and perhaps no brothers were ever more unlike in their dispositions.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading God chose Abraham to be the founder of this mighty nation, and at his death promised a continuation of His favor to his son Isaac, who had married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, who was Abraham's nephew.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

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

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons whose names were Esau and Jacob, and perhaps no brothers were ever more unlike in their dispositions.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons whose names were Esau and Jacob, and perhaps no brothers were ever more unlike in their dispositions.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Esau grew up to be a hunter.

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

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

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

From this reading Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons whose names were Esau and Jacob, and perhaps no brothers were ever more unlike in their dispositions.

in or to any place at all

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

which person or people

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

belonging to which person

From this reading Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons whose names were Esau and Jacob, and perhaps no brothers were ever more unlike in their dispositions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Altemus' Children of the Bible Series Altemus' Illustrated Children of the Bible Series The Boy who Obeyed: The Story of Isaac The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob The Favorite Son: The Story of Joseph The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses The Boy General: The Story of Joshua The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel The Boy Jesus Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name wherever he went.