used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
anointest
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From this reading Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The others sleep._) The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The others sleep._) The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.
leadeth
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From this reading He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The others sleep._) The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.
maketh
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From this reading He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The others sleep._) The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.
name'snounUS /neɪmz/
possessive form of “name” — a language unit by which a person or thing is known
From this reading He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
not any; not one
From this reading Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The others sleep._) The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
others
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From this reading The others sleep._) The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
pasturesnounUS /ˈpæstʃərz/
plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
preparest
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From this reading Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
restoreth
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From this reading He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
righteousnessnounUS /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/
adhering to moral principles
From this reading He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
runneth
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From this reading Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The others sleep._) The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading The others sleep._) The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The others sleep._) The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
not in physical motion
From this reading He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The others sleep._) The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The others sleep._) The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
YeaexclamationUS /jeɪ/
an old word for “yes”
From this reading Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
