used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A great number of the most influential Israelites assembled at Mann's house on the following day.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Mann, who was already proud of being considered the chief of the Israelites of Warsaw, was delighted to preside at a meeting of so much importance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And even if he does, with what are we threatened?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And even if he does, with what are we threatened?
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading A great number of the most influential Israelites assembled at Mann's house on the following day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A great number of the most influential Israelites assembled at Mann's house on the following day.
Bartold
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From this reading "Mann," whispered Father Simon to Bartold, "this poor Mann, resembles this morning a bladder; look out, for he may burst."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mann, who was already proud of being considered the chief of the Israelites of Warsaw, was delighted to preside at a meeting of so much importance.
bladdernounUS /ˈblædər/
a distensible membranous sac (usually containing liquid or gas)
From this reading "Mann," whispered Father Simon to Bartold, "this poor Mann, resembles this morning a bladder; look out, for he may burst."
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "Mann," whispered Father Simon to Bartold, "this poor Mann, resembles this morning a bladder; look out, for he may burst."
a person who is in charge
From this reading Mann, who was already proud of being considered the chief of the Israelites of Warsaw, was delighted to preside at a meeting of so much importance.
carefully weighed
From this reading Mann, who was already proud of being considered the chief of the Israelites of Warsaw, was delighted to preside at a meeting of so much importance.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading THE JEWS IN COUNCIL.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A great number of the most influential Israelites assembled at Mann's house on the following day.
greatly pleased
From this reading Mann, who was already proud of being considered the chief of the Israelites of Warsaw, was delighted to preside at a meeting of so much importance.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And even if he does, with what are we threatened?
divisible by two
From this reading "And even if he does, with what are we threatened?
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Mann," whispered Father Simon to Bartold, "this poor Mann, resembles this morning a bladder; look out, for he may burst."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A great number of the most influential Israelites assembled at Mann's house on the following day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Mann," whispered Father Simon to Bartold, "this poor Mann, resembles this morning a bladder; look out, for he may burst."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great number of the most influential Israelites assembled at Mann's house on the following day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mann," whispered Father Simon to Bartold, "this poor Mann, resembles this morning a bladder; look out, for he may burst."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A great number of the most influential Israelites assembled at Mann's house on the following day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "And even if he does, with what are we threatened?
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Mann, who was already proud of being considered the chief of the Israelites of Warsaw, was delighted to preside at a meeting of so much importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE JEWS IN COUNCIL.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading A great number of the most influential Israelites assembled at Mann's house on the following day.
IsraelitesnounUS /ˈɪzrəlaɪts/
the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19)
From this reading A great number of the most influential Israelites assembled at Mann's house on the following day.
JEWSnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading THE JEWS IN COUNCIL.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Mann," whispered Father Simon to Bartold, "this poor Mann, resembles this morning a bladder; look out, for he may burst."
MannnounUS /mæn/
United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859)
From this reading Mann, who was already proud of being considered the chief of the Israelites of Warsaw, was delighted to preside at a meeting of so much importance.
Mann'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “mann” — United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859)
From this reading A great number of the most influential Israelites assembled at Mann's house on the following day.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Mann," whispered Father Simon to Bartold, "this poor Mann, resembles this morning a bladder; look out, for he may burst."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Mann, who was already proud of being considered the chief of the Israelites of Warsaw, was delighted to preside at a meeting of so much importance.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Mann," whispered Father Simon to Bartold, "this poor Mann, resembles this morning a bladder; look out, for he may burst."
used to form the superlative
From this reading A great number of the most influential Israelites assembled at Mann's house on the following day.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mann, who was already proud of being considered the chief of the Israelites of Warsaw, was delighted to preside at a meeting of so much importance.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A great number of the most influential Israelites assembled at Mann's house on the following day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A great number of the most influential Israelites assembled at Mann's house on the following day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A great number of the most influential Israelites assembled at Mann's house on the following day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Mann," whispered Father Simon to Bartold, "this poor Mann, resembles this morning a bladder; look out, for he may burst."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Mann," whispered Father Simon to Bartold, "this poor Mann, resembles this morning a bladder; look out, for he may burst."
presideverbUS /prɪˈzaɪd/
act as president
From this reading Mann, who was already proud of being considered the chief of the Israelites of Warsaw, was delighted to preside at a meeting of so much importance.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Mann, who was already proud of being considered the chief of the Israelites of Warsaw, was delighted to preside at a meeting of so much importance.
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading "Mann," whispered Father Simon to Bartold, "this poor Mann, resembles this morning a bladder; look out, for he may burst."
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading "Mann," whispered Father Simon to Bartold, "this poor Mann, resembles this morning a bladder; look out, for he may burst."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mann, who was already proud of being considered the chief of the Israelites of Warsaw, was delighted to preside at a meeting of so much importance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JEWS IN COUNCIL.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Mann," whispered Father Simon to Bartold, "this poor Mann, resembles this morning a bladder; look out, for he may burst."
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading "And even if he does, with what are we threatened?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mann, who was already proud of being considered the chief of the Israelites of Warsaw, was delighted to preside at a meeting of so much importance.
WarsawnounUS /ˈwɔːrsɔː/
the capital and largest city of Poland; located in central Poland
From this reading Mann, who was already proud of being considered the chief of the Israelites of Warsaw, was delighted to preside at a meeting of so much importance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mann, who was already proud of being considered the chief of the Israelites of Warsaw, was delighted to preside at a meeting of so much importance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "And even if he does, with what are we threatened?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And even if he does, with what are we threatened?
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Mann," whispered Father Simon to Bartold, "this poor Mann, resembles this morning a bladder; look out, for he may burst."
which person or people
From this reading Mann, who was already proud of being considered the chief of the Israelites of Warsaw, was delighted to preside at a meeting of so much importance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And even if he does, with what are we threatened?
