--- title: A — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 2 description: The 1215 words of the English dictionary under A, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/page/2/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / A # A — The English dictionary · page 2 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The ABC of something: the simplest basic facts about it.[↗](../../abc/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (abbreviation) ABC is also the name of big TV and radio companies: the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the American Broadcasting Company.[↗](../../abc/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «Easy as ABC» means very easy.[↗](../../abc/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My little sister is learning her ABC.[↗](../../abc/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We sang the ABC song in nursery.[↗](../../abc/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · This book teaches the ABC of looking after a pet.[↗](../../abc/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Fractions are as easy as ABC once you understand them.[↗](../../abc/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We watched the news on the ABC in Sydney.[↗](../../abc/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · An ABC book has a picture for every letter.[↗](../../abc/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **abdicate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To abdicate is to give up being king or queen.[↗](../../abdicate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) To abdicate a responsibility is to fail to do something you should.[↗](../../abdicate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* King Edward VIII abdicated in 1936 so he could marry.[↗](../../abdicate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Queen Margrethe of Denmark abdicated in 2024.[↗](../../abdicate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The emperor was forced to abdicate.[↗](../../abdicate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Parents cannot abdicate their responsibility to keep children safe.[↗](../../abdicate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · After the king abdicated, his brother became king.[↗](../../abdicate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She refused to abdicate.[↗](../../abdicate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · But the old king, who had never expected that Jason would return alive, basely refused to fulfil his part of the compact, and declined to abdicate the throne.[↗](../../abdicate/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **abdication** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Abdication is when a king, queen or other ruler gives up the throne of their own free will.[↗](../../abdication/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Abdication of a duty or responsibility means failing to do what you should do, as if giving it up.[↗](../../abdication/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The abdication of Edward VIII shocked Britain in 1936.[↗](../../abdication/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · After the king's abdication, his brother was crowned.[↗](../../abdication/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The queen announced her abdication on television.[↗](../../abdication/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Leaving the little ones alone was an abdication of responsibility.[↗](../../abdication/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The history book has a whole chapter on the abdication crisis.[↗](../../abdication/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Her abdication let her son become king.[↗](../../abdication/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · After the voluntary abdication of Oedipus, his two sons, Eteocles and Polynices, took possession of the crown and reigned over the city of Thebes.[↗](../../abdication/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **abdomen** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Your abdomen is the front part of your body between your chest and your hips; it is the scientific word for your tummy or belly.[↗](../../abdomen/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") It holds your stomach, intestines, liver and other organs.[↗](../../abdomen/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In insects and spiders, the abdomen is the back section of the body.[↗](../../abdomen/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The doctor pressed gently on my abdomen.[↗](../../abdomen/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Your stomach is inside your abdomen.[↗](../../abdomen/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · An insect's body has a head, a thorax and an abdomen.[↗](../../abdomen/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The bee's sting is at the end of its abdomen.[↗](../../abdomen/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Sit-ups make the muscles of your abdomen stronger.[↗](../../abdomen/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A sudden sharp pain in the abdomen needs a doctor.[↗](../../abdomen/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The spider has a big round abdomen.[↗](../../abdomen/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Label the abdomen on the diagram of the ant.[↗](../../abdomen/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **abdominal** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Abdominal means to do with the abdomen, the belly part of the body between the chest and the hips.[↗](../../abdominal/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Abdominals (or «abs», informal) are the muscles of the tummy.[↗](../../abdominal/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (science) In insects, abdominal means to do with the abdomen, the back part of the body.[↗](../../abdominal/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Sit-ups make your abdominal muscles stronger.[↗](../../abdominal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor asked if she had any abdominal pain.[↗](../../abdominal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · An insect has a head, a thorax and an abdomen; the stinger of a bee is at its abdominal end.[↗](../../abdominal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Wear a seat belt low across your hips, not across your abdominal area.[↗](../../abdominal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He trained his abs for the race.[↗](../../abdominal/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Abdominal pain on the right side can be serious, so tell a grown-up.[↗](../../abdominal/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **abduction** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An abduction is the taking away of a person by force or trickery, against their will.[↗](../../abduction/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The giant's abduction of the princess shocked the village.[↗](../../abduction/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · After the abduction, the prince set out to rescue her.[↗](../../abduction/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The wicked witch planned the abduction of the baby.[↗](../../abduction/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The police searched for the missing child after the abduction.[↗](../../abduction/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **abhor** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* To abhor something is to hate it strongly and find it disgusting or wrong.[↗](../../abhor/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And I will set My tabernacle among you, and My soul shall not abhor you.[↗](../../abhor/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.26.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abhor/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Thou shalt not abhor an Edomite, for he is thy brother; thou shalt not abhor an Egyptian, because thou wast a stranger in his land.[↗](../../abhor/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.23.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abhor/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · and if ye shall reject My statutes, and if your soul abhor Mine ordinances, so that ye will not do all My commandments, but break My covenant; (Torah LEV.26.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abhor/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · God heard, and was wroth, and He greatly abhorred Israel; (Writings PSA.78.59, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abhor/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I hate and abhor falsehood; Thy law do I love.[↗](../../abhor/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.119.163, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abhor/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Wherefore I abhor my words, and repent, seeing I am dust and ashes.[↗](../../abhor/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.42.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abhor/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I abhor cruelty to animals.[↗](../../abhor/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The good queen abhorred lies.[↗](../../abhor/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Everyone abhorred the thief who stole from the poor.[↗](../../abhor/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · She abhors waste of food.[↗](../../abhor/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **abhorrence** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Abhorrence is a deep feeling of hatred or disgust for something wrong or cruel.[↗](../../abhorrence/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She felt abhorrence for the cruel steward.[↗](../../abhorrence/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · His abhorrence of lies made him honest.[↗](../../abhorrence/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Everyone showed abhorrence at the thief.[↗](../../abhorrence/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The faithful wife held cheating in abhorrence.[↗](../../abhorrence/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to reproaches and everlasting abhorrence.[↗](../../abhorrence/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings DAN.12.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abhorrence/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **abide** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In «can't abide» / «cannot abide»: to dislike someone or something so much that you cannot put up with them.[↗](../../abide/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In «abide by»: to obey or follow a rule, law or decision.[↗](../../abide/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (old-fashioned, Bible) To live or stay somewhere; to remain: «Abide with me».[↗](../../abide/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* To remain or stay somewhere for a time.[↗](../../abide/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Everyone must abide by the rules of the game.[↗](../../abide/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I can't abide people who are rude to waiters.[↗](../../abide/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · «Abide with me» is a famous hymn.[↗](../../abide/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The players agreed to abide by the referee's decision.[↗](../../abide/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The Badger could not abide parties.[↗](../../abide/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A law-abiding citizen obeys the law.[↗](../../abide/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · And Laban said: 'It is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man; abide with me.'[↗](../../abide/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.29.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abide/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And her brother and her mother said: 'Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go.'[↗](../../abide/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.24.55, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abide/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Thou shalt not oppress thy neighbour, nor rob him; the wages of a hired servant shall not abide with thee all night until the morning.[↗](../../abide/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.19.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abide/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Or will he abide by thy crib?[↗](../../abide/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.39.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abide/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Now she had liers-in-wait abiding in the inner chamber.[↗](../../abide/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JDG.16.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abide/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · But who may abide the day of his coming?[↗](../../abide/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets MAL.3.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abide/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And Laban said: 'It is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man; abide with me.'[↗](../../abide/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.29.19, JPS 1917) · “Do you abide by it?”[↗](../../abide/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") Goll demanded.[↗](../../abide/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Irish Fairy Tales) · And her brother and her mother said: 'Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go.'[↗](../../abide/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.24.55, JPS 1917) **ability** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Ability is the power or skill to do something.[↗](../../ability/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An ability is a special talent, something a person is good at.[↗](../../ability/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Ability can also mean how well someone can do something, as in «reading ability».[↗](../../ability/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Bats have the ability to find their way in the dark.[↗](../../ability/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She has a great ability to make people laugh.[↗](../../ability/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Do the test to the best of your ability.[↗](../../ability/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The ability to swim can save your life.[↗](../../ability/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Each superhero has a different special ability.[↗](../../ability/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Practice will improve your reading ability.[↗](../../ability/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Chameleons have the ability to change colour.[↗](../../ability/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Grateful for these favours, the animals determined to repay him to the best of their ability.[↗](../../ability/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · It tends to be used of things that are marvelous, miraculous, or otherwise supernatural and extraordinary, i.e. that which defies the human ability to do or understand and must therefore be divine, e.g. \[Deuteronomy 28:59\], \[Psalm 118:23\], \[Psalm 139:6\].[↗](../../ability/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../ability/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · they gave after their ability into the treasury of the work threescore and one thousand darics of gold, and five thousand pounds of silver, and one hundred priests' tunics.[↗](../../ability/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings EZR.2.69, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ability/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **abject** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Abject means very miserable, poor and low in condition, with no hope or comfort.[↗](../../abject/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Abject can also describe fear or apology that is total and humble, as if you have no pride left.[↗](../../abject/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The beggar lived in abject poverty.[↗](../../abject/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The soldier fled in abject fear.[↗](../../abject/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He made an abject apology to the king.[↗](../../abject/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The prisoners lived in abject misery.[↗](../../abject/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · But when I halt they rejoice, and gather themselves together; the abjects gather themselves together against me, and those whom I know not; they tear me, and cease not; (Writings PSA.35.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abject/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · All her people sigh, they seek bread; they have given their pleasant things for food to refresh the soul. '[↗](../../abject/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") See, O LORD, and behold, how abject I am become.'[↗](../../abject/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.1.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abject/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **ablaze** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Ablaze means burning strongly, on fire: «The barn was ablaze.».[↗](../../ablaze/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Ablaze with light or colour means shining very brightly: «The sky was ablaze with fireworks.».[↗](../../ablaze/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Ablaze with a feeling means full of strong feeling: «eyes ablaze with anger».[↗](../../ablaze/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The old barn was ablaze by the time the firefighters arrived.[↗](../../ablaze/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Lightning set the forest ablaze.[↗](../../ablaze/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The sky was ablaze with fireworks on Bonfire Night.[↗](../../ablaze/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · In autumn the trees are ablaze with red and gold.[↗](../../ablaze/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Her eyes were ablaze with excitement.[↗](../../ablaze/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The city was ablaze with Christmas lights.[↗](../../ablaze/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The whole firmament was ablaze with the northern lights, and yet the darkness triumphed.[↗](../../ablaze/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · For a fire is kindled in My nostril, and burneth unto the depths of the nether-world, and devoureth the earth with her produce, and setteth ablaze the foundations of the mountains.[↗](../../ablaze/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.32.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ablaze/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · As the fire that burneth the forest, and as the flame that setteth the mountains ablaze; (Writings PSA.83.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ablaze/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Unto Thee, O LORD, do I cry; for the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness, and the flame hath set ablaze all the trees of the field.[↗](../../ablaze/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JOL.1.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ablaze/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **able** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* If you are able to do something, you can do it; you have the skill, strength, time or chance to do it.[↗](../../able/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An able person is clever or good at things, like an able pupil.[↗](../../able/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I am able to swim a whole length now.[↗](../../able/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Will you be able to come to my party?[↗](../../able/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She wasn't able to open the jar.[↗](../../able/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Birds are able to fly, but penguins are not.[↗](../../able/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Owls are able to see in the dark better than us.[↗](../../able/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He was able to finish the puzzle in ten minutes.[↗](../../able/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The more able readers chose longer books.[↗](../../able/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · After the injury he was able to walk again.[↗](../../able/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · "Should I be able to see these flowers?"[↗](../../able/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And if thou knowest any able men among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.'[↗](../../able/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.47.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../able/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · I am not able to bear all this people myself alone, because it is too heavy for me.[↗](../../able/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.11.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../able/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And I spoke unto you at that time, saying: 'I am not able to bear you myself alone; (Torah DEU.1.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../able/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?[↗](../../able/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.27.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../able/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · None is so fierce that dare stir him up; who then is able to stand before Me?[↗](../../able/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.41.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../able/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · There are the workers of iniquity fallen; they are thrust down, and are not able to rise.[↗](../../able/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.36.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../able/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **ablution** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An ablution is a washing of the body, often as part of a religious ritual or a set custom before prayer or a special act.[↗](../../ablution/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Before prayer he made his ablutions at the river.[↗](../../ablution/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The priest performed his ablutions in silence.[↗](../../ablution/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The prince asked for water for his last ablution.[↗](../../ablution/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Each morning the monk took his ablutions in cold water.[↗](../../ablution/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **abnormal** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not normal or not usual, different from what is expected, often in a way that is worrying.[↗](../../abnormal/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science, medicine) Outside the healthy or typical range, like an abnormal heartbeat or an abnormal test result.[↗](../../abnormal/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It was abnormal for the dog to be so quiet.[↗](../../abnormal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor said the X-ray showed nothing abnormal.[↗](../../abnormal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We had abnormally warm weather for winter.[↗](../../abnormal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · An abnormal heartbeat can be a sign of illness.[↗](../../abnormal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · One abnormal reading was much bigger than all the others.[↗](../../abnormal/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The plant had abnormal yellow spots on its leaves.[↗](../../abnormal/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum thought the noise from the car was abnormal and took it to the garage.[↗](../../abnormal/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **aboard** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Aboard means on or into a ship, plane, train or bus.[↗](../../aboard/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* "All aboard!" is a call telling people to get on because it is leaving.[↗](../../aboard/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) Coming aboard can mean joining a team or project.[↗](../../aboard/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* All aboard\![↗](../../aboard/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") The train is leaving.[↗](../../aboard/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · There were 40 people aboard the ship.[↗](../../aboard/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The pilot welcomed us aboard.[↗](../../aboard/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We climbed aboard the bus.[↗](../../aboard/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · At the stop 5 more got aboard, so now 25 are aboard.[↗](../../aboard/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · No pets are allowed aboard.[↗](../../aboard/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Welcome aboard, new team member\![↗](../../aboard/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The pirates leapt aboard the boat.[↗](../../aboard/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · With one bound, he leaped aboard.[↗](../../aboard/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **abode** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An abode is a home or place where someone lives.[↗](../../abode/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «Take up one's abode» means to go and live somewhere for a long time.[↗](../../abode/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* Stayed or lived in a place for a time.[↗](../../abode/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The old woman's abode was a small cottage.[↗](../../abode/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · They took up their abode in the forest.[↗](../../abode/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The goose let the travellers stay in her abode for the night.[↗](../../abode/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · This humble abode is my home.[↗](../../abode/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · So we abode in the valley over against Beth-peor.[↗](../../abode/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.3.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abode/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · From Kibroth-hattaavah the people journeyed unto Hazeroth; and they abode at Hazeroth.[↗](../../abode/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.11.35, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abode/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · So ye abode in Kadesh many days, according unto the days that ye abode there.[↗](../../abode/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.1.46, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abode/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And we came to Jerusalem, and abode there three days.[↗](../../abode/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings EZR.8.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abode/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Gilead abode beyond the Jordan; and Dan, why doth he sojourn by the ships?[↗](../../abode/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JDG.5.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abode/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God back to Jerusalem; and they abode there.[↗](../../abode/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2SA.15.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../abode/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · So we abode in the valley over against Beth-peor.[↗](../../abode/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.3.29, JPS 1917) · And so they abode with the goose all night.[↗](../../abode/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Grimm's Fairy Stories) · From Kibroth-hattaavah the people journeyed unto Hazeroth; 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