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From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly a high wall, strengthened at intervals by towers, was now erected round it, and a force was told off from the army to watch it.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WARS AND RUMOURS OF WARS.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading This done, the patriot leader could attend without anxiety to other cares.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Accordingly a high wall, strengthened at intervals by towers, was now erected round it, and a force was told off from the army to watch it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Accordingly a high wall, strengthened at intervals by towers, was now erected round it, and a force was told off from the army to watch it.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading This done, the patriot leader could attend without anxiety to other cares.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Accordingly a high wall, strengthened at intervals by towers, was now erected round it, and a force was told off from the army to watch it.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading This done, the patriot leader could attend without anxiety to other cares.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
DedicationnounUS /ˌdedəˈkeɪʃən/
complete and wholehearted fidelity
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This done, the patriot leader could attend without anxiety to other cares.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading Accordingly a high wall, strengthened at intervals by towers, was now erected round it, and a force was told off from the army to watch it.
divisible by two
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
at any time
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Accordingly a high wall, strengthened at intervals by towers, was now erected round it, and a force was told off from the army to watch it.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
fortifyverbUS /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ/
make strong or stronger
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
obtain
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Accordingly a high wall, strengthened at intervals by towers, was now erected round it, and a force was told off from the army to watch it.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Accordingly a high wall, strengthened at intervals by towers, was now erected round it, and a force was told off from the army to watch it.
irreparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrepərəbəl/
impossible to repair, rectify, or amend
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
Judas's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading This done, the patriot leader could attend without anxiety to other cares.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Accordingly a high wall, strengthened at intervals by towers, was now erected round it, and a force was told off from the army to watch it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WARS AND RUMOURS OF WARS.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Accordingly a high wall, strengthened at intervals by towers, was now erected round it, and a force was told off from the army to watch it.
ordinancenounUS /ˈɔːrdənəns/
an authoritative rule
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This done, the patriot leader could attend without anxiety to other cares.
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading This done, the patriot leader could attend without anxiety to other cares.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Accordingly a high wall, strengthened at intervals by towers, was now erected round it, and a force was told off from the army to watch it.
RUMOURSnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading WARS AND RUMOURS OF WARS.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading Accordingly a high wall, strengthened at intervals by towers, was now erected round it, and a force was told off from the army to watch it.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This done, the patriot leader could attend without anxiety to other cares.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Accordingly a high wall, strengthened at intervals by towers, was now erected round it, and a force was told off from the army to watch it.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Accordingly a high wall, strengthened at intervals by towers, was now erected round it, and a force was told off from the army to watch it.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Accordingly a high wall, strengthened at intervals by towers, was now erected round it, and a force was told off from the army to watch it.
WARSnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading WARS AND RUMOURS OF WARS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Feast of Dedication having been kept and made an ordinance in Israel for ever,(19) Judas’s next act was to fortify the restored Temple.
look attentively
From this reading Accordingly a high wall, strengthened at intervals by towers, was now erected round it, and a force was told off from the army to watch it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This done, the patriot leader could attend without anxiety to other cares.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was exposed, even more than the rest of the city, to a sudden attack from the garrison of the fort, which might work irreparable mischief could it gain, even for an hour, possession of the sacred building.
