Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Let me spread out my family tree, raise aloft my coat-of-arms, and see what heroes have left a mark by which I may be distinguished.

plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading For the most part people were known by nicknames, prosaic or picturesque, derived from their occupations, their physical peculiarities, or distinctive achievements.

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading Let me spread out my family tree, raise aloft my coat-of-arms, and see what heroes have left a mark by which I may be distinguished.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

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

From this reading Among my neighbors in Polotzk were Yankel the Wig-maker, Mulye the Blind, Moshe the Six-fingered; and members of their respective families were referred to by these nicknames: as, for example, "Mirele, niece of Moshe the Six-fingered."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Family names existed only in official documents, such as passports.

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

From this reading Let me spread out my family tree, raise aloft my coat-of-arms, and see what heroes have left a mark by which I may be distinguished.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading Among my neighbors in Polotzk were Yankel the Wig-maker, Mulye the Blind, Moshe the Six-fingered; and members of their respective families were referred to by these nicknames: as, for example, "Mirele, niece of Moshe the Six-fingered."

the two together, not just one

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For the most part people were known by nicknames, prosaic or picturesque, derived from their occupations, their physical peculiarities, or distinctive achievements.

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From this reading Let me spread out my family tree, raise aloft my coat-of-arms, and see what heroes have left a mark by which I may be distinguished.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading For the most part people were known by nicknames, prosaic or picturesque, derived from their occupations, their physical peculiarities, or distinctive achievements.

of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing

From this reading For the most part people were known by nicknames, prosaic or picturesque, derived from their occupations, their physical peculiarities, or distinctive achievements.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Let me spread out my family tree, raise aloft my coat-of-arms, and see what heroes have left a mark by which I may be distinguished.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Family names existed only in official documents, such as passports.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Among my neighbors in Polotzk were Yankel the Wig-maker, Mulye the Blind, Moshe the Six-fingered; and members of their respective families were referred to by these nicknames: as, for example, "Mirele, niece of Moshe the Six-fingered."

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Family names existed only in official documents, such as passports.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Among my neighbors in Polotzk were Yankel the Wig-maker, Mulye the Blind, Moshe the Six-fingered; and members of their respective families were referred to by these nicknames: as, for example, "Mirele, niece of Moshe the Six-fingered."

a social unit living together

From this reading Family names existed only in official documents, such as passports.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the most part people were known by nicknames, prosaic or picturesque, derived from their occupations, their physical peculiarities, or distinctive achievements.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For the most part people were known by nicknames, prosaic or picturesque, derived from their occupations, their physical peculiarities, or distinctive achievements.

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

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Let me spread out my family tree, raise aloft my coat-of-arms, and see what heroes have left a mark by which I may be distinguished.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Let me spread out my family tree, raise aloft my coat-of-arms, and see what heroes have left a mark by which I may be distinguished.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Let me spread out my family tree, raise aloft my coat-of-arms, and see what heroes have left a mark by which I may be distinguished.

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

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading For the most part people were known by nicknames, prosaic or picturesque, derived from their occupations, their physical peculiarities, or distinctive achievements.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Let me spread out my family tree, raise aloft my coat-of-arms, and see what heroes have left a mark by which I may be distinguished.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let me spread out my family tree, raise aloft my coat-of-arms, and see what heroes have left a mark by which I may be distinguished.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Let me spread out my family tree, raise aloft my coat-of-arms, and see what heroes have left a mark by which I may be distinguished.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Let me spread out my family tree, raise aloft my coat-of-arms, and see what heroes have left a mark by which I may be distinguished.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Let me spread out my family tree, raise aloft my coat-of-arms, and see what heroes have left a mark by which I may be distinguished.

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From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Among my neighbors in Polotzk were Yankel the Wig-maker, Mulye the Blind, Moshe the Six-fingered; and members of their respective families were referred to by these nicknames: as, for example, "Mirele, niece of Moshe the Six-fingered."

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From this reading Among my neighbors in Polotzk were Yankel the Wig-maker, Mulye the Blind, Moshe the Six-fingered; and members of their respective families were referred to by these nicknames: as, for example, "Mirele, niece of Moshe the Six-fingered."

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From this reading Among my neighbors in Polotzk were Yankel the Wig-maker, Mulye the Blind, Moshe the Six-fingered; and members of their respective families were referred to by these nicknames: as, for example, "Mirele, niece of Moshe the Six-fingered."

used to form the superlative

From this reading For the most part people were known by nicknames, prosaic or picturesque, derived from their occupations, their physical peculiarities, or distinctive achievements.

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From this reading Among my neighbors in Polotzk were Yankel the Wig-maker, Mulye the Blind, Moshe the Six-fingered; and members of their respective families were referred to by these nicknames: as, for example, "Mirele, niece of Moshe the Six-fingered."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Among my neighbors in Polotzk were Yankel the Wig-maker, Mulye the Blind, Moshe the Six-fingered; and members of their respective families were referred to by these nicknames: as, for example, "Mirele, niece of Moshe the Six-fingered."

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Family names existed only in official documents, such as passports.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Among my neighbors in Polotzk were Yankel the Wig-maker, Mulye the Blind, Moshe the Six-fingered; and members of their respective families were referred to by these nicknames: as, for example, "Mirele, niece of Moshe the Six-fingered."

plural of “nickname” — a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

From this reading For the most part people were known by nicknames, prosaic or picturesque, derived from their occupations, their physical peculiarities, or distinctive achievements.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Among my neighbors in Polotzk were Yankel the Wig-maker, Mulye the Blind, Moshe the Six-fingered; and members of their respective families were referred to by these nicknames: as, for example, "Mirele, niece of Moshe the Six-fingered."

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading For the most part people were known by nicknames, prosaic or picturesque, derived from their occupations, their physical peculiarities, or distinctive achievements.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Family names existed only in official documents, such as passports.

and nothing more

From this reading Family names existed only in official documents, such as passports.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For the most part people were known by nicknames, prosaic or picturesque, derived from their occupations, their physical peculiarities, or distinctive achievements.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Let me spread out my family tree, raise aloft my coat-of-arms, and see what heroes have left a mark by which I may be distinguished.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For the most part people were known by nicknames, prosaic or picturesque, derived from their occupations, their physical peculiarities, or distinctive achievements.

plural of “passport” — any authorization to pass or go somewhere

From this reading Family names existed only in official documents, such as passports.

plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading For the most part people were known by nicknames, prosaic or picturesque, derived from their occupations, their physical peculiarities, or distinctive achievements.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading For the most part people were known by nicknames, prosaic or picturesque, derived from their occupations, their physical peculiarities, or distinctive achievements.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading For the most part people were known by nicknames, prosaic or picturesque, derived from their occupations, their physical peculiarities, or distinctive achievements.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading For the most part people were known by nicknames, prosaic or picturesque, derived from their occupations, their physical peculiarities, or distinctive achievements.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Among my neighbors in Polotzk were Yankel the Wig-maker, Mulye the Blind, Moshe the Six-fingered; and members of their respective families were referred to by these nicknames: as, for example, "Mirele, niece of Moshe the Six-fingered."

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

not fanciful or imaginative

From this reading For the most part people were known by nicknames, prosaic or picturesque, derived from their occupations, their physical peculiarities, or distinctive achievements.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading Let me spread out my family tree, raise aloft my coat-of-arms, and see what heroes have left a mark by which I may be distinguished.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading Among my neighbors in Polotzk were Yankel the Wig-maker, Mulye the Blind, Moshe the Six-fingered; and members of their respective families were referred to by these nicknames: as, for example, "Mirele, niece of Moshe the Six-fingered."

considered individually

From this reading Among my neighbors in Polotzk were Yankel the Wig-maker, Mulye the Blind, Moshe the Six-fingered; and members of their respective families were referred to by these nicknames: as, for example, "Mirele, niece of Moshe the Six-fingered."

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Let me spread out my family tree, raise aloft my coat-of-arms, and see what heroes have left a mark by which I may be distinguished.

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From this reading Among my neighbors in Polotzk were Yankel the Wig-maker, Mulye the Blind, Moshe the Six-fingered; and members of their respective families were referred to by these nicknames: as, for example, "Mirele, niece of Moshe the Six-fingered."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Let me spread out my family tree, raise aloft my coat-of-arms, and see what heroes have left a mark by which I may be distinguished.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Family names existed only in official documents, such as passports.

plural of “surname” — the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

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

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Among my neighbors in Polotzk were Yankel the Wig-maker, Mulye the Blind, Moshe the Six-fingered; and members of their respective families were referred to by these nicknames: as, for example, "Mirele, niece of Moshe the Six-fingered."

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

From this reading Among my neighbors in Polotzk were Yankel the Wig-maker, Mulye the Blind, Moshe the Six-fingered; and members of their respective families were referred to by these nicknames: as, for example, "Mirele, niece of Moshe the Six-fingered."

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Let me spread out my family tree, raise aloft my coat-of-arms, and see what heroes have left a mark by which I may be distinguished.

the act of using

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

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

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Let me spread out my family tree, raise aloft my coat-of-arms, and see what heroes have left a mark by which I may be distinguished.

at the time that

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Among my neighbors in Polotzk were Yankel the Wig-maker, Mulye the Blind, Moshe the Six-fingered; and members of their respective families were referred to by these nicknames: as, for example, "Mirele, niece of Moshe the Six-fingered."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading BOTH THEIR HOUSES Among the mediæval customs which were preserved in the Pale when the rest of the world had long forgotten them was the use of popular sobriquets in place of surnames proper.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Among my neighbors in Polotzk were Yankel the Wig-maker, Mulye the Blind, Moshe the Six-fingered; and members of their respective families were referred to by these nicknames: as, for example, "Mirele, niece of Moshe the Six-fingered."