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From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
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From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
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From this reading 3 They cried, both Adam and Eve, before God, and begged for forgiveness of Him.
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From this reading 4 Then came the Word from God to Adam, and said to him, "Know you and understand concerning this Satan, that he seeks to deceive you and your descendants after you."
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But they saw none of the host which time after time were by them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading 3 They cried, both Adam and Eve, before God, and begged for forgiveness of Him.
beggedverbUS /beɡd/
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading 3 They cried, both Adam and Eve, before God, and begged for forgiveness of Him.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading 3 They cried, both Adam and Eve, before God, and begged for forgiveness of Him.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But they saw none of the host which time after time were by them.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 4 Then came the Word from God to Adam, and said to him, "Know you and understand concerning this Satan, that he seeks to deceive you and your descendants after you."
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading 4 Then came the Word from God to Adam, and said to him, "Know you and understand concerning this Satan, that he seeks to deceive you and your descendants after you."
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading 3 They cried, both Adam and Eve, before God, and begged for forgiveness of Him.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading 4 Then came the Word from God to Adam, and said to him, "Know you and understand concerning this Satan, that he seeks to deceive you and your descendants after you."
descendantsnounUS /dɪˈsendənts/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading 4 Then came the Word from God to Adam, and said to him, "Know you and understand concerning this Satan, that he seeks to deceive you and your descendants after you."
EvenounUS /iːv/
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
fledverbUS /fled/
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 3 They cried, both Adam and Eve, before God, and begged for forgiveness of Him.
forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading 3 They cried, both Adam and Eve, before God, and begged for forgiveness of Him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
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 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
guilenounUS /ɡaɪl/
shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading But they saw none of the host which time after time were by them.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
killverbUS /kɪl/
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
KnowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 4 Then came the Word from God to Adam, and said to him, "Know you and understand concerning this Satan, that he seeks to deceive you and your descendants after you."
loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading But they saw none of the host which time after time were by them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 4 Then came the Word from God to Adam, and said to him, "Know you and understand concerning this Satan, that he seeks to deceive you and your descendants after you."
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
seeksnounUS /siːks/
plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
From this reading 4 Then came the Word from God to Adam, and said to him, "Know you and understand concerning this Satan, that he seeks to deceive you and your descendants after you."
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 4 Then came the Word from God to Adam, and said to him, "Know you and understand concerning this Satan, that he seeks to deceive you and your descendants after you."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But they saw none of the host which time after time were by them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading 4 Then came the Word from God to Adam, and said to him, "Know you and understand concerning this Satan, that he seeks to deceive you and your descendants after you."
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading 1 But when the merciful God saw that Satan wished to kill Adam with his many tricks, and saw that Adam was meek and without guile, God spoke to Satan in a loud voice, and cursed him.
WordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading 4 Then came the Word from God to Adam, and said to him, "Know you and understand concerning this Satan, that he seeks to deceive you and your descendants after you."
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading 2 Then he and his hosts fled, and Adam and Eve remained standing on the top of the mountain, from there they saw below them the wide world, high above which they were.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 4 Then came the Word from God to Adam, and said to him, "Know you and understand concerning this Satan, that he seeks to deceive you and your descendants after you."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 4 Then came the Word from God to Adam, and said to him, "Know you and understand concerning this Satan, that he seeks to deceive you and your descendants after you."
