used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
ABRAHAMnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
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 ORDEALS.--DUELS.--WAGER OF BATTLE.--ABRAHAM THORNTON.--RED HOT IRON.--BOILING WATER.--SWIMMING.--SWEARING.--CORSNED.--PAGAN ORDEALS.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading The theory of ordeals is, that God will miraculously decide in the case of any accused person referred to Him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ordeals belong to times and communities of rudeness, violence, materialism, ignorance, gross superstition and blind faith.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The theory of ordeals is, that God will miraculously decide in the case of any accused person referred to Him.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading ORDEALS.--DUELS.--WAGER OF BATTLE.--ABRAHAM THORNTON.--RED HOT IRON.--BOILING WATER.--SWIMMING.--SWEARING.--CORSNED.--PAGAN ORDEALS.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Ordeals belong to times and communities of rudeness, violence, materialism, ignorance, gross superstition and blind faith.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Ordeals belong to times and communities of rudeness, violence, materialism, ignorance, gross superstition and blind faith.
BOILINGnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading ORDEALS.--DUELS.--WAGER OF BATTLE.--ABRAHAM THORNTON.--RED HOT IRON.--BOILING WATER.--SWIMMING.--SWEARING.--CORSNED.--PAGAN ORDEALS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The duel, for instance, used to be called the "ordeal by battle," and was simply the commitment of the decision of a cause to God.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The duel, for instance, used to be called the "ordeal by battle," and was simply the commitment of the decision of a cause to God.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The theory of ordeals is, that God will miraculously decide in the case of any accused person referred to Him.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
commitmentnounUS /kəˈmɪtmənt/
the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose
From this reading The duel, for instance, used to be called the "ordeal by battle," and was simply the commitment of the decision of a cause to God.
communitiesnounUS /kəˈmjuːnətiz/
plural of “community” — a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Ordeals belong to times and communities of rudeness, violence, materialism, ignorance, gross superstition and blind faith.
CORSNED
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From this reading ORDEALS.--DUELS.--WAGER OF BATTLE.--ABRAHAM THORNTON.--RED HOT IRON.--BOILING WATER.--SWIMMING.--SWEARING.--CORSNED.--PAGAN ORDEALS.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading The theory of ordeals is, that God will miraculously decide in the case of any accused person referred to Him.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading The duel, for instance, used to be called the "ordeal by battle," and was simply the commitment of the decision of a cause to God.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
DUELSnounUS /ˈduːəlz/
plural of “duel” — a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading ORDEALS.--DUELS.--WAGER OF BATTLE.--ABRAHAM THORNTON.--RED HOT IRON.--BOILING WATER.--SWIMMING.--SWEARING.--CORSNED.--PAGAN ORDEALS.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Ordeals belong to times and communities of rudeness, violence, materialism, ignorance, gross superstition and blind faith.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
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 The theory of ordeals is, that God will miraculously decide in the case of any accused person referred to Him.
grossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading Ordeals belong to times and communities of rudeness, violence, materialism, ignorance, gross superstition and blind faith.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The theory of ordeals is, that God will miraculously decide in the case of any accused person referred to Him.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading ORDEALS.--DUELS.--WAGER OF BATTLE.--ABRAHAM THORNTON.--RED HOT IRON.--BOILING WATER.--SWIMMING.--SWEARING.--CORSNED.--PAGAN ORDEALS.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Ordeals belong to times and communities of rudeness, violence, materialism, ignorance, gross superstition and blind faith.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The theory of ordeals is, that God will miraculously decide in the case of any accused person referred to Him.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The duel, for instance, used to be called the "ordeal by battle," and was simply the commitment of the decision of a cause to God.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading ORDEALS.--DUELS.--WAGER OF BATTLE.--ABRAHAM THORNTON.--RED HOT IRON.--BOILING WATER.--SWIMMING.--SWEARING.--CORSNED.--PAGAN ORDEALS.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The theory of ordeals is, that God will miraculously decide in the case of any accused person referred to Him.
materialismnounUS /məˈtɪriəlɪzəm/
a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
From this reading Ordeals belong to times and communities of rudeness, violence, materialism, ignorance, gross superstition and blind faith.
miraculouslyadverbUS /mərˈækjələsli/
in a miraculous manner
From this reading The theory of ordeals is, that God will miraculously decide in the case of any accused person referred to Him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ORDEALS.--DUELS.--WAGER OF BATTLE.--ABRAHAM THORNTON.--RED HOT IRON.--BOILING WATER.--SWIMMING.--SWEARING.--CORSNED.--PAGAN ORDEALS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading The duel, for instance, used to be called the "ordeal by battle," and was simply the commitment of the decision of a cause to God.
ORDEALSnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːlz/
plural of “ordeal” — a severe or trying experience
From this reading ORDEALS.--DUELS.--WAGER OF BATTLE.--ABRAHAM THORNTON.--RED HOT IRON.--BOILING WATER.--SWIMMING.--SWEARING.--CORSNED.--PAGAN ORDEALS.
PAGANnounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading ORDEALS.--DUELS.--WAGER OF BATTLE.--ABRAHAM THORNTON.--RED HOT IRON.--BOILING WATER.--SWIMMING.--SWEARING.--CORSNED.--PAGAN ORDEALS.
perjurynounUS /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/
criminal offense of making false statements under oath
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
a human being
From this reading The theory of ordeals is, that God will miraculously decide in the case of any accused person referred to Him.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading ORDEALS.--DUELS.--WAGER OF BATTLE.--ABRAHAM THORNTON.--RED HOT IRON.--BOILING WATER.--SWIMMING.--SWEARING.--CORSNED.--PAGAN ORDEALS.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The theory of ordeals is, that God will miraculously decide in the case of any accused person referred to Him.
rudenessnounUS /ˈruːdnəs/
a manner that is rude and insulting
From this reading Ordeals belong to times and communities of rudeness, violence, materialism, ignorance, gross superstition and blind faith.
and nothing more
From this reading The duel, for instance, used to be called the "ordeal by battle," and was simply the commitment of the decision of a cause to God.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading Ordeals belong to times and communities of rudeness, violence, materialism, ignorance, gross superstition and blind faith.
SWEARINGnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading ORDEALS.--DUELS.--WAGER OF BATTLE.--ABRAHAM THORNTON.--RED HOT IRON.--BOILING WATER.--SWIMMING.--SWEARING.--CORSNED.--PAGAN ORDEALS.
SWIMMINGnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading ORDEALS.--DUELS.--WAGER OF BATTLE.--ABRAHAM THORNTON.--RED HOT IRON.--BOILING WATER.--SWIMMING.--SWEARING.--CORSNED.--PAGAN ORDEALS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The theory of ordeals is, that God will miraculously decide in the case of any accused person referred to Him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The theory of ordeals is, that God will miraculously decide in the case of any accused person referred to Him.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading The theory of ordeals is, that God will miraculously decide in the case of any accused person referred to Him.
THORNTONnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading ORDEALS.--DUELS.--WAGER OF BATTLE.--ABRAHAM THORNTON.--RED HOT IRON.--BOILING WATER.--SWIMMING.--SWEARING.--CORSNED.--PAGAN ORDEALS.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Ordeals belong to times and communities of rudeness, violence, materialism, ignorance, gross superstition and blind faith.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ordeals belong to times and communities of rudeness, violence, materialism, ignorance, gross superstition and blind faith.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The duel, for instance, used to be called the "ordeal by battle," and was simply the commitment of the decision of a cause to God.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading He will cause the accused to be victorious or defeated in a duel, will punish him on the spot for perjury, and if the innocent be exposed to certain physical dangers, will preserve him harmless.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Ordeals belong to times and communities of rudeness, violence, materialism, ignorance, gross superstition and blind faith.
WAGERnounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading ORDEALS.--DUELS.--WAGER OF BATTLE.--ABRAHAM THORNTON.--RED HOT IRON.--BOILING WATER.--SWIMMING.--SWEARING.--CORSNED.--PAGAN ORDEALS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The duel, for instance, used to be called the "ordeal by battle," and was simply the commitment of the decision of a cause to God.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading ORDEALS.--DUELS.--WAGER OF BATTLE.--ABRAHAM THORNTON.--RED HOT IRON.--BOILING WATER.--SWIMMING.--SWEARING.--CORSNED.--PAGAN ORDEALS.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The theory of ordeals is, that God will miraculously decide in the case of any accused person referred to Him.
