used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Held forth at an Honest _Coffee-House-Conventicle_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
aptnessnoun
a disposition to behave in a certain way
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Held forth at an Honest _Coffee-House-Conventicle_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
Callamity
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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
ChastiseverbUS /tʃæˈstaɪz/
censure severely
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
Coffee-House-Conventicle
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From this reading Held forth at an Honest _Coffee-House-Conventicle_.
deem to be
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
remove the dust from
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.
encline
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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
Encreasing
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From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
FlourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Held forth at an Honest _Coffee-House-Conventicle_.
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 I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
the act of departing
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
HeathennounUS /ˈhiːðən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Held forth at an Honest _Coffee-House-Conventicle_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Held forth at an Honest _Coffee-House-Conventicle_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
InsultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
inviteing
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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
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 The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.
NAHUMnounUS /ˈnæhəm/
a Hebrew minor prophet of the 7th century BC
From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.
NinevehnounUS /ˈnɪnəvə/
an ancient Assyrian city on the Tigris across from the modern city of Mosul in the northern part of what is now known as Iraq
From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.
Ninevites
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From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
OpulentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpjələnt/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
PopulousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
densely populated
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
ProphetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
ProportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.
repentverbUS /rɪˈpent/
turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
reprobateverbUS /ˈreprɔːbeɪt/
reject (documents) as invalid
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.
express in speech
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
Suitablenessnoun
the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
TextnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Not so much a Jest as 'tis thought to be._ NAHUM.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
twas
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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Nineveh_ was the Seat of a mighty Empire, a Wealthy Encreasing People, Opulent in Trade, Flourishing in Power and Proud in Proportion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
WealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
Whirle-Wind
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From this reading I. III _The Lord has his way in the Whirle-Wind and in the Storm, and the Clouds are the Dust of his Feet._ This Text is not chosen more for the Suitableness to the present Callamity, which has been the Portion of this Place, than for the aptness of the Circumstances, 'twas spoken of God going to Chastise, a Powerful, Populous, Wealthy and most reprobate City.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The Prophet does not seem to deliver these words, to the _Ninevites_, to convince them, or encline them to consider their own Circumstances and repent, but he seems to speak, it to the _Israelites_ inviteing them to Triumph and Insult over the Heathen adversary, by setting forth the Power of their God, in the most exalted Terms.
