used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
Abednego
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From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
anew
From this reading Kill him at once!"--Magic again.--A butcher to the rescue.--Safe back in Wednesbury.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Kill him at once!"--Magic again.--A butcher to the rescue.--Safe back in Wednesbury.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Kill him at once!"--Magic again.--A butcher to the rescue.--Safe back in Wednesbury.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading WHEN Mr. Wesley heard how his followers were being treated in Wednesbury, he went off at once to their help.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
butcherverbUS /ˈbʊtʃər/
kill (animals) usually for food consumption
From this reading Kill him at once!"--Magic again.--A butcher to the rescue.--Safe back in Wednesbury.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading God sent His angel to close the lions' mouths so they would not harm Daniel; and the same messenger walked in the fiery furnace with the three Hebrew youths.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
Darius
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From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading God sent His angel to close the lions' mouths so they would not harm Daniel; and the same messenger walked in the fiery furnace with the three Hebrew youths.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
FoesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading WHEN Mr. Wesley heard how his followers were being treated in Wednesbury, he went off at once to their help.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading God sent His angel to close the lions' mouths so they would not harm Daniel; and the same messenger walked in the fiery furnace with the three Hebrew youths.
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 Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — 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 Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
GoliathnounUS /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/
(Old Testament) a giant Philistine warrior who was slain by David with a slingshot
From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading God sent His angel to close the lions' mouths so they would not harm Daniel; and the same messenger walked in the fiery furnace with the three Hebrew youths.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Mr. Wesley heard how his followers were being treated in Wednesbury, he went off at once to their help.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading WHEN Mr. Wesley heard how his followers were being treated in Wednesbury, he went off at once to their help.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading God sent His angel to close the lions' mouths so they would not harm Daniel; and the same messenger walked in the fiery furnace with the three Hebrew youths.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading WHEN Mr. Wesley heard how his followers were being treated in Wednesbury, he went off at once to their help.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kill him at once!"--Magic again.--A butcher to the rescue.--Safe back in Wednesbury.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Mr. Wesley heard how his followers were being treated in Wednesbury, he went off at once to their help.
how
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From this reading WHEN Mr. Wesley heard how his followers were being treated in Wednesbury, he went off at once to their help.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Kill him at once!"--Magic again.--A butcher to the rescue.--Safe back in Wednesbury.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading God sent His angel to close the lions' mouths so they would not harm Daniel; and the same messenger walked in the fiery furnace with the three Hebrew youths.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
Meshach
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From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
a person who carries a message
From this reading God sent His angel to close the lions' mouths so they would not harm Daniel; and the same messenger walked in the fiery furnace with the three Hebrew youths.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading God sent His angel to close the lions' mouths so they would not harm Daniel; and the same messenger walked in the fiery furnace with the three Hebrew youths.
a form of address for a man
From this reading WHEN Mr. Wesley heard how his followers were being treated in Wednesbury, he went off at once to their help.
Nebuchadnezzarnoun
(Old Testament) king of Chaldea who captured and destroyed Jerusalem and exiled the Israelites to Babylonia (630?-562 BC)
From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading WHEN Mr. Wesley heard how his followers were being treated in Wednesbury, he went off at once to their help.
on one occasion
From this reading Kill him at once!"--Magic again.--A butcher to the rescue.--Safe back in Wednesbury.
and nothing more
From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading Kill him at once!"--Magic again.--A butcher to the rescue.--Safe back in Wednesbury.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Kill him at once!"--Magic again.--A butcher to the rescue.--Safe back in Wednesbury.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
Identical; not different.
From this reading God sent His angel to close the lions' mouths so they would not harm Daniel; and the same messenger walked in the fiery furnace with the three Hebrew youths.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading God sent His angel to close the lions' mouths so they would not harm Daniel; and the same messenger walked in the fiery furnace with the three Hebrew youths.
Shadrach
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From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading God sent His angel to close the lions' mouths so they would not harm Daniel; and the same messenger walked in the fiery furnace with the three Hebrew youths.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Mr. Wesley heard how his followers were being treated in Wednesbury, he went off at once to their help.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading God sent His angel to close the lions' mouths so they would not harm Daniel; and the same messenger walked in the fiery furnace with the three Hebrew youths.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading God sent His angel to close the lions' mouths so they would not harm Daniel; and the same messenger walked in the fiery furnace with the three Hebrew youths.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kill him at once!"--Magic again.--A butcher to the rescue.--Safe back in Wednesbury.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading WHEN Mr. Wesley heard how his followers were being treated in Wednesbury, he went off at once to their help.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading God sent His angel to close the lions' mouths so they would not harm Daniel; and the same messenger walked in the fiery furnace with the three Hebrew youths.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though he was only a little man, he was as brave as a lion; he knew he had God at his back, and like David before Goliath, like Daniel before Darius, and like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before Nebuchadnezzar, he did not fear what man could do unto him.
Wednesbury
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From this reading Kill him at once!"--Magic again.--A butcher to the rescue.--Safe back in Wednesbury.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WHEN Mr. Wesley heard how his followers were being treated in Wednesbury, he went off at once to their help.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHEN Mr. Wesley heard how his followers were being treated in Wednesbury, he went off at once to their help.
WesleynounUS /ˈwesli/
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading WHEN Mr. Wesley heard how his followers were being treated in Wednesbury, he went off at once to their help.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Brave as a lion.--A protecting angel.--God's magic.--Foes become friends.--An unpleasant walk in rain and darkness.--What the mayor said.--A free fight.--"Knock the parson down!
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Mr. Wesley heard how his followers were being treated in Wednesbury, he went off at once to their help.
in the company of; together with
From this reading God sent His angel to close the lions' mouths so they would not harm Daniel; and the same messenger walked in the fiery furnace with the three Hebrew youths.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading God sent His angel to close the lions' mouths so they would not harm Daniel; and the same messenger walked in the fiery furnace with the three Hebrew youths.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading God sent His angel to close the lions' mouths so they would not harm Daniel; and the same messenger walked in the fiery furnace with the three Hebrew youths.
