used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
move towards
From this reading It was surrounded by a broad porch, which extended entirely around its four sides, forming a most imposing feature and approach.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It was surrounded by a broad porch, which extended entirely around its four sides, forming a most imposing feature and approach.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was surrounded by a broad porch, which extended entirely around its four sides, forming a most imposing feature and approach.
builded
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From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was surrounded by a broad porch, which extended entirely around its four sides, forming a most imposing feature and approach.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Immediately within was the great court of the Gentiles, which enclosed the more exclusive courts and the Temple proper.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Immediately within was the great court of the Gentiles, which enclosed the more exclusive courts and the Temple proper.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
a female human offspring
From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading For there are set thrones for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.”
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Immediately within was the great court of the Gentiles, which enclosed the more exclusive courts and the Temple proper.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was surrounded by a broad porch, which extended entirely around its four sides, forming a most imposing feature and approach.
divisible by two
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading Immediately within was the great court of the Gentiles, which enclosed the more exclusive courts and the Temple proper.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading It was surrounded by a broad porch, which extended entirely around its four sides, forming a most imposing feature and approach.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It was surrounded by a broad porch, which extended entirely around its four sides, forming a most imposing feature and approach.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading It was surrounded by a broad porch, which extended entirely around its four sides, forming a most imposing feature and approach.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was surrounded by a broad porch, which extended entirely around its four sides, forming a most imposing feature and approach.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
GentilesnounUS /ˈdʒentaɪlz/
plural of “gentile” — a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading Immediately within was the great court of the Gentiles, which enclosed the more exclusive courts and the Temple proper.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For there are set thrones for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately within was the great court of the Gentiles, which enclosed the more exclusive courts and the Temple proper.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It was surrounded by a broad porch, which extended entirely around its four sides, forming a most imposing feature and approach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was surrounded by a broad porch, which extended entirely around its four sides, forming a most imposing feature and approach.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was surrounded by a broad porch, which extended entirely around its four sides, forming a most imposing feature and approach.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
JudaismnounUS /ˈdʒuːdeɪɪzəm/
Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud
From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading For there are set thrones for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.”
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Immediately within was the great court of the Gentiles, which enclosed the more exclusive courts and the Temple proper.
Moriah
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From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was surrounded by a broad porch, which extended entirely around its four sides, forming a most imposing feature and approach.
attach to a support
From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
pivotaladjectiveUS /ˈpɪvətəl/
being of crucial importance
From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading It was surrounded by a broad porch, which extended entirely around its four sides, forming a most imposing feature and approach.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Immediately within was the great court of the Gentiles, which enclosed the more exclusive courts and the Temple proper.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For there are set thrones for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.”
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was surrounded by a broad porch, which extended entirely around its four sides, forming a most imposing feature and approach.
a male human offspring
From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
having a supporting base
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
confined on all sides
From this reading It was surrounded by a broad porch, which extended entirely around its four sides, forming a most imposing feature and approach.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For there are set thrones for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.”
thrones
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From this reading For there are set thrones for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.”
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The great Temple which crowned the summit of Mount Moriah in the Holy City formed the visible pivotal centre of Judaism, and was the pride and joy of every son and daughter of Israel.
WhitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, For a testimony unto Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
