used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For forty years after Deborah had celebrated the triumph over Sisera in her glorious song, the land of Israel had had rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
of short duration or distance
From this reading This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
causelessadjective
having no justifying cause or reason
From this reading Seven years of trouble to Israel succeeded the forty years of repose: not _causeless_ trouble—such is never known in the experience either of Israelite or of Christian.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading For forty years after Deborah had celebrated the triumph over Sisera in her glorious song, the land of Israel had had rest.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Seven years of trouble to Israel succeeded the forty years of repose: not _causeless_ trouble—such is never known in the experience either of Israelite or of Christian.
cragsnounUS /kræɡz/
plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
Deborah
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From this reading For forty years after Deborah had celebrated the triumph over Sisera in her glorious song, the land of Israel had had rest.
one or the other of two
From this reading Seven years of trouble to Israel succeeded the forty years of repose: not _causeless_ trouble—such is never known in the experience either of Israelite or of Christian.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Seven years of trouble to Israel succeeded the forty years of repose: not _causeless_ trouble—such is never known in the experience either of Israelite or of Christian.
fig-trees
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From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For forty years after Deborah had celebrated the triumph over Sisera in her glorious song, the land of Israel had had rest.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading For forty years after Deborah had celebrated the triumph over Sisera in her glorious song, the land of Israel had had rest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading For forty years after Deborah had celebrated the triumph over Sisera in her glorious song, the land of Israel had had rest.
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 This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For forty years after Deborah had celebrated the triumph over Sisera in her glorious song, the land of Israel had had rest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For forty years after Deborah had celebrated the triumph over Sisera in her glorious song, the land of Israel had had rest.
how
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From this reading This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LECTURE I.—MIDIANITES IN POSSESSION.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LECTURE I.—MIDIANITES IN POSSESSION.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading For forty years after Deborah had celebrated the triumph over Sisera in her glorious song, the land of Israel had had rest.
IsraelitenounUS /ˈɪzrəlaɪt/
a native or inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Israel
From this reading Seven years of trouble to Israel succeeded the forty years of repose: not _causeless_ trouble—such is never known in the experience either of Israelite or of Christian.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Seven years of trouble to Israel succeeded the forty years of repose: not _causeless_ trouble—such is never known in the experience either of Israelite or of Christian.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading For forty years after Deborah had celebrated the triumph over Sisera in her glorious song, the land of Israel had had rest.
LECTUREverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading LECTURE I.—MIDIANITES IN POSSESSION.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
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 This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
memory's
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From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
make reference to
From this reading This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
MIDIANITES
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From this reading LECTURE I.—MIDIANITES IN POSSESSION.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Seven years of trouble to Israel succeeded the forty years of repose: not _causeless_ trouble—such is never known in the experience either of Israelite or of Christian.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Seven years of trouble to Israel succeeded the forty years of repose: not _causeless_ trouble—such is never known in the experience either of Israelite or of Christian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For forty years after Deborah had celebrated the triumph over Sisera in her glorious song, the land of Israel had had rest.
olive-yards
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From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Seven years of trouble to Israel succeeded the forty years of repose: not _causeless_ trouble—such is never known in the experience either of Israelite or of Christian.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For forty years after Deborah had celebrated the triumph over Sisera in her glorious song, the land of Israel had had rest.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
pasturesnounUS /ˈpæstʃərz/
plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
an amount of time
From this reading This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading LECTURE I.—MIDIANITES IN POSSESSION.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Seven years of trouble to Israel succeeded the forty years of repose: not _causeless_ trouble—such is never known in the experience either of Israelite or of Christian.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading For forty years after Deborah had celebrated the triumph over Sisera in her glorious song, the land of Israel had had rest.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
ScripturesnounUS /ˈskrɪptʃərz/
plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Seven years of trouble to Israel succeeded the forty years of repose: not _causeless_ trouble—such is never known in the experience either of Israelite or of Christian.
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
Sisera
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From this reading For forty years after Deborah had celebrated the triumph over Sisera in her glorious song, the land of Israel had had rest.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading For forty years after Deborah had celebrated the triumph over Sisera in her glorious song, the land of Israel had had rest.
be standing; be upright
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
not in physical motion
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Seven years of trouble to Israel succeeded the forty years of repose: not _causeless_ trouble—such is never known in the experience either of Israelite or of Christian.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For forty years after Deborah had celebrated the triumph over Sisera in her glorious song, the land of Israel had had rest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Seven years of trouble to Israel succeeded the forty years of repose: not _causeless_ trouble—such is never known in the experience either of Israelite or of Christian.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading For forty years after Deborah had celebrated the triumph over Sisera in her glorious song, the land of Israel had had rest.
a source of difficulty
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This period of tranquillity receives such brief mention in the Scriptures, that we are in danger of forgetting for how long a time God granted the blessing of peace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And thus is it in our own lives, my brethren: times of trouble stand out, as it were, like rugged crags, shutting out from memory’s view the vines and the fig-trees, the olive-yards, the green pastures and still waters, with which our gracious God for long may have blessed us.
a late time of life
From this reading For forty years after Deborah had celebrated the triumph over Sisera in her glorious song, the land of Israel had had rest.
