used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A further Illustration of the same.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The pen of _Moses_ is brief in the account before the Flood, and the speeches recorded are but six.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading The first is that of _Adam_, when upon the expostulation of God, he replied; _I heard thy voice in the Garden, and because I was naked I hid my self_.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The pen of _Moses_ is brief in the account before the Flood, and the speeches recorded are but six.
for the reason that
From this reading The first is that of _Adam_, when upon the expostulation of God, he replied; _I heard thy voice in the Garden, and because I was naked I hid my self_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The pen of _Moses_ is brief in the account before the Flood, and the speeches recorded are but six.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
conceptionsnounUS /kənˈsepʃənz/
plural of “conception” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
deceitfuladjectiveUS /dəˈsiːtfəl/
intended to deceive
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
deludedverbUS /dɪˈluːdɪd/
past form of “delude” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
erroneousadjectiveUS /eˈroʊniəs/
containing or characterized by error
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
ErrornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
expostulationnoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading The first is that of _Adam_, when upon the expostulation of God, he replied; _I heard thy voice in the Garden, and because I was naked I hid my self_.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first is that of _Adam_, when upon the expostulation of God, he replied; _I heard thy voice in the Garden, and because I was naked I hid my self_.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading A further Illustration of the same.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The first is that of _Adam_, when upon the expostulation of God, he replied; _I heard thy voice in the Garden, and because I was naked I hid my self_.
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 The first is that of _Adam_, when upon the expostulation of God, he replied; _I heard thy voice in the Garden, and because I was naked I hid my self_.
hainously
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first is that of _Adam_, when upon the expostulation of God, he replied; _I heard thy voice in the Garden, and because I was naked I hid my self_.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The first is that of _Adam_, when upon the expostulation of God, he replied; _I heard thy voice in the Garden, and because I was naked I hid my self_.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The first is that of _Adam_, when upon the expostulation of God, he replied; _I heard thy voice in the Garden, and because I was naked I hid my self_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
IllustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading A further Illustration of the same.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
injuriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʊriəs/
harmful to living things
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
MosesnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading The pen of _Moses_ is brief in the account before the Flood, and the speeches recorded are but six.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The first is that of _Adam_, when upon the expostulation of God, he replied; _I heard thy voice in the Garden, and because I was naked I hid my self_.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading The first is that of _Adam_, when upon the expostulation of God, he replied; _I heard thy voice in the Garden, and because I was naked I hid my self_.
not any; not one
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A further Illustration of the same.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading The pen of _Moses_ is brief in the account before the Flood, and the speeches recorded are but six.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading The pen of _Moses_ is brief in the account before the Flood, and the speeches recorded are but six.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
unusual or striking
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The first is that of _Adam_, when upon the expostulation of God, he replied; _I heard thy voice in the Garden, and because I was naked I hid my self_.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A further Illustration of the same.
only a very short time before
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
ScripturenounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading The first is that of _Adam_, when upon the expostulation of God, he replied; _I heard thy voice in the Garden, and because I was naked I hid my self_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The pen of _Moses_ is brief in the account before the Flood, and the speeches recorded are but six.
express in speech
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The pen of _Moses_ is brief in the account before the Flood, and the speeches recorded are but six.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A further Illustration of the same.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading The first is that of _Adam_, when upon the expostulation of God, he replied; _I heard thy voice in the Garden, and because I was naked I hid my self_.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The first is that of _Adam_, when upon the expostulation of God, he replied; _I heard thy voice in the Garden, and because I was naked I hid my self_.
precisely as stated
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The first is that of _Adam_, when upon the expostulation of God, he replied; _I heard thy voice in the Garden, and because I was naked I hid my self_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first is that of _Adam_, when upon the expostulation of God, he replied; _I heard thy voice in the Garden, and because I was naked I hid my self_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
at the time that
From this reading The first is that of _Adam_, when upon the expostulation of God, he replied; _I heard thy voice in the Garden, and because I was naked I hid my self_.
wherein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Being thus deluded before the Fall, it is no wonder if their conceptions were deceitful, and could scarce speak without an Error after.
but in spite of that
From this reading For, what is very remarkable (and no man that I know hath yet observed) in the relations of Scripture before the Flood, there is but one speech delivered by Man, wherein there is not an erroneous conception; and, strictly examined, most hainously injurious unto truth.
