used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Demetrius, he knew, had a steadfastness of purpose which augured ill for the future.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
augured
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From this reading Demetrius, he knew, had a steadfastness of purpose which augured ill for the future.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE FALLING AWAY.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
cool-headed
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From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
defeatsnounUS /dɪˈfiːts/
plural of “defeat” — an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Would he sit down under the defeats which he had received and recognize Jewish independence?
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
DemetriusnounUS /dɪˈmiːtriəs/
son of Antigonus Cyclops and king of Macedonia; he and his father were defeated at the battle of Ipsus (337-283 BC)
From this reading Demetrius, he knew, had a steadfastness of purpose which augured ill for the future.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Would he sit down under the defeats which he had received and recognize Jewish independence?
Epiphanes
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From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
Eupator
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From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading THE FALLING AWAY.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
forebodings
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From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Demetrius, he knew, had a steadfastness of purpose which augured ill for the future.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Demetrius, he knew, had a steadfastness of purpose which augured ill for the future.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Demetrius, he knew, had a steadfastness of purpose which augured ill for the future.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Would he sit down under the defeats which he had received and recognize Jewish independence?
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading Would he sit down under the defeats which he had received and recognize Jewish independence?
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
Judas's
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From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Demetrius, he knew, had a steadfastness of purpose which augured ill for the future.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
madmannounUS /ˈmædmæn/
an insane person
From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Demetrius, he knew, had a steadfastness of purpose which augured ill for the future.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Would he sit down under the defeats which he had received and recognize Jewish independence?
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Would he sit down under the defeats which he had received and recognize Jewish independence?
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
be seated
From this reading Would he sit down under the defeats which he had received and recognize Jewish independence?
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
steadfastnessnounUS /ˈstedfæstnəs/
loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty
From this reading Demetrius, he knew, had a steadfastness of purpose which augured ill for the future.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FALLING AWAY.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Would he sit down under the defeats which he had received and recognize Jewish independence?
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Demetrius, he knew, had a steadfastness of purpose which augured ill for the future.
which person or people
From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though Jerusalem was almost wild with joy—and, indeed, so utterly had the Greek army disappeared that deliverance was complete for the time—Judas’s heart was full of sad forebodings.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was not a madman like Epiphanes, nor a child like Eupator; but a cool-headed, resolute man, who had seen something of the world, and would carry out his plans with both perseverance and skill.
