used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading Like the Venetian Tribunal, which has unjustly monopolised the attention of history, it was of annual election, and it was elected by a larger body of Elders, just as the Council of Ten was chosen by the aristocracy.
aristocracynounUS /ˌerəˈstɑːkrəsi/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Like the Venetian Tribunal, which has unjustly monopolised the attention of history, it was of annual election, and it was elected by a larger body of Elders, just as the Council of Ten was chosen by the aristocracy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such a Jew did not pronounce Hebrew as they did!
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Like the Venetian Tribunal, which has unjustly monopolised the attention of history, it was of annual election, and it was elected by a larger body of Elders, just as the Council of Ten was chosen by the aristocracy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Like the Venetian Tribunal, which has unjustly monopolised the attention of history, it was of annual election, and it was elected by a larger body of Elders, just as the Council of Ten was chosen by the aristocracy.
breastsnounUS /brests/
plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Like the Venetian Tribunal, which has unjustly monopolised the attention of history, it was of annual election, and it was elected by a larger body of Elders, just as the Council of Ten was chosen by the aristocracy.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Like the Venetian Tribunal, which has unjustly monopolised the attention of history, it was of annual election, and it was elected by a larger body of Elders, just as the Council of Ten was chosen by the aristocracy.
CostanounUS /ˈkɔːstɑː/
a riblike part of a plant or animal (such as a middle rib of a leaf or a thickened vein of an insect wing)
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The Mahamad was a Council of Five, no less dread than the more notorious Council of Ten.
danounUS /dɑː/
an official prosecutor for a judicial district
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
a female human offspring
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Such a Jew did not pronounce Hebrew as they did!
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
DISSOLVEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɑːlvd/
(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form
From this reading SHOWING HOW THE KING DISSOLVED THE MAHAMAD.
dockedverbUS /dɑːkt/
past form of “dock” — come into dock
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The Mahamad was a Council of Five, no less dread than the more notorious Council of Ten.
EldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading Like the Venetian Tribunal, which has unjustly monopolised the attention of history, it was of annual election, and it was elected by a larger body of Elders, just as the Council of Ten was chosen by the aristocracy.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading Like the Venetian Tribunal, which has unjustly monopolised the attention of history, it was of annual election, and it was elected by a larger body of Elders, just as the Council of Ten was chosen by the aristocracy.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The Mahamad was a Council of Five, no less dread than the more notorious Council of Ten.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like the Venetian Tribunal, which has unjustly monopolised the attention of history, it was of annual election, and it was elected by a larger body of Elders, just as the Council of Ten was chosen by the aristocracy.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading Such a Jew did not pronounce Hebrew as they did!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Like the Venetian Tribunal, which has unjustly monopolised the attention of history, it was of annual election, and it was elected by a larger body of Elders, just as the Council of Ten was chosen by the aristocracy.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
HOW
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From this reading SHOWING HOW THE KING DISSOLVED THE MAHAMAD.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Like the Venetian Tribunal, which has unjustly monopolised the attention of history, it was of annual election, and it was elected by a larger body of Elders, just as the Council of Ten was chosen by the aristocracy.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
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 Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
and nothing more
From this reading Like the Venetian Tribunal, which has unjustly monopolised the attention of history, it was of annual election, and it was elected by a larger body of Elders, just as the Council of Ten was chosen by the aristocracy.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading SHOWING HOW THE KING DISSOLVED THE MAHAMAD.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Like the Venetian Tribunal, which has unjustly monopolised the attention of history, it was of annual election, and it was elected by a larger body of Elders, just as the Council of Ten was chosen by the aristocracy.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The Mahamad was a Council of Five, no less dread than the more notorious Council of Ten.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like the Venetian Tribunal, which has unjustly monopolised the attention of history, it was of annual election, and it was elected by a larger body of Elders, just as the Council of Ten was chosen by the aristocracy.
liveliestadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvliːəst/
superlative of “lively” — full of life and energy
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
MAHAMAD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOWING HOW THE KING DISSOLVED THE MAHAMAD.
Manasseh
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From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
monopolised
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From this reading Like the Venetian Tribunal, which has unjustly monopolised the attention of history, it was of annual election, and it was elected by a larger body of Elders, just as the Council of Ten was chosen by the aristocracy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Mahamad was a Council of Five, no less dread than the more notorious Council of Ten.
not any; not one
From this reading The Mahamad was a Council of Five, no less dread than the more notorious Council of Ten.
nominaladjectiveUS /ˈnɑːmənəl/
relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such a Jew did not pronounce Hebrew as they did!
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading The Mahamad was a Council of Five, no less dread than the more notorious Council of Ten.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
plenitudenoun
a full supply
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
PolishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading Such a Jew did not pronounce Hebrew as they did!
the display of a motion picture
From this reading SHOWING HOW THE KING DISSOLVED THE MAHAMAD.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a Jew did not pronounce Hebrew as they did!
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
SynagoguenounUS /ˈsɪnəɡɔːɡ/
(Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The Mahamad was a Council of Five, no less dread than the more notorious Council of Ten.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Mahamad was a Council of Five, no less dread than the more notorious Council of Ten.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOWING HOW THE KING DISSOLVED THE MAHAMAD.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such a Jew did not pronounce Hebrew as they did!
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
TribunalnounUS /trəˈbjuːnəl/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Like the Venetian Tribunal, which has unjustly monopolised the attention of history, it was of annual election, and it was elected by a larger body of Elders, just as the Council of Ten was chosen by the aristocracy.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
unjustlyadverbUS /ənˈdʒʌstli/
in an unjust manner
From this reading Like the Venetian Tribunal, which has unjustly monopolised the attention of history, it was of annual election, and it was elected by a larger body of Elders, just as the Council of Ten was chosen by the aristocracy.
VenetiannounUS /vəˈniːʃən/
a resident of Venice
From this reading Like the Venetian Tribunal, which has unjustly monopolised the attention of history, it was of annual election, and it was elected by a larger body of Elders, just as the Council of Ten was chosen by the aristocracy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Mahamad was a Council of Five, no less dread than the more notorious Council of Ten.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Like the Venetian Tribunal, which has unjustly monopolised the attention of history, it was of annual election, and it was elected by a larger body of Elders, just as the Council of Ten was chosen by the aristocracy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
writnounUS /rɪt/
(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
From this reading Manasseh da Costa (thus docked of his nominal plenitude in the solemn writ) had been summoned before the Mahamad, the intended union of his daughter with a Polish Jew having excited the liveliest horror and displeasure in the breasts of the Elders of the Synagogue.
