Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading A week had passed since the fatal day of Eleasa.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Judas had been buried in peace in the grave where he had laid, five years before, the aged Mattathias.

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

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

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

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

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

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Judas had been buried in peace in the grave where he had laid, five years before, the aged Mattathias.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Judas had been buried in peace in the grave where he had laid, five years before, the aged Mattathias.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading It was only fitting that a brave man should be so honoured.

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

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

placed in a grave

From this reading Judas had been buried in peace in the grave where he had laid, five years before, the aged Mattathias.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

the dead body of a human being

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A week had passed since the fatal day of Eleasa.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

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From this reading A week had passed since the fatal day of Eleasa.

a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

bringing death

From this reading A week had passed since the fatal day of Eleasa.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading It was only fitting that a brave man should be so honoured.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Judas had been buried in peace in the grave where he had laid, five years before, the aged Mattathias.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

the leadership ability of a military general

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

-ing form of “grant” — let have

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

death of a person

From this reading Judas had been buried in peace in the grave where he had laid, five years before, the aged Mattathias.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

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

From this reading A week had passed since the fatal day of Eleasa.

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

From this reading Judas had been buried in peace in the grave where he had laid, five years before, the aged Mattathias.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

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

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading It was only fitting that a brave man should be so honoured.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading THE HOPE OF ISRAEL.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

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

From this reading Judas had been buried in peace in the grave where he had laid, five years before, the aged Mattathias.

an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

From this reading THE HOPE OF ISRAEL.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was only fitting that a brave man should be so honoured.

of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

(New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless

From this reading Judas had been buried in peace in the grave where he had laid, five years before, the aged Mattathias.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Judas had been buried in peace in the grave where he had laid, five years before, the aged Mattathias.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was only fitting that a brave man should be so honoured.

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From this reading Judas had been buried in peace in the grave where he had laid, five years before, the aged Mattathias.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

not any; not one

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HOPE OF ISRAEL.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

and nothing more

From this reading It was only fitting that a brave man should be so honoured.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A week had passed since the fatal day of Eleasa.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Judas had been buried in peace in the grave where he had laid, five years before, the aged Mattathias.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

express the need or desire for

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A week had passed since the fatal day of Eleasa.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

restricted to something

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

still in existence

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

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

From this reading THE HOPE OF ISRAEL.

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

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

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

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

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

From this reading It was only fitting that a brave man should be so honoured.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A week had passed since the fatal day of Eleasa.

at the time that

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

in or at the place that

From this reading Judas had been buried in peace in the grave where he had laid, five years before, the aged Mattathias.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Greek general had been so much impressed with the valour and generalship of the Jewish hero that he strictly ordered that no indignity should be offered to his remains; and when an envoy came from the surviving brothers to ask that the corpse should be given up for burial, made no difficulty about granting the request.

a late time of life

From this reading Judas had been buried in peace in the grave where he had laid, five years before, the aged Mattathias.