--- title: C — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 65 description: The 1959 words of the English dictionary under C, 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/C/page/65/) [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/) / C # C — The English dictionary · page 65 [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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*Everyday, meaning 1:* Permission or agreement to let something happen (give consent).[↗](../../consent/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To agree to something or give permission.[↗](../../consent/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (safety) Saying clearly yes to something happening to you; without consent no one should touch you or share your photo.[↗](../../consent/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Bring back the signed consent form for the trip.[↗](../../consent/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · You need a parent's consent to join the club.[↗](../../consent/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Always ask for consent before taking someone's photo.[↗](../../consent/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She consented to the plan.[↗](../../consent/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · They agreed by mutual consent.[↗](../../consent/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Doctors need consent before an operation.[↗](../../consent/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · To this request the king consented.[↗](../../consent/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Only on this condition will we consent unto you: if ye will be as we are, that every male of you be circumcised; (Torah GEN.34.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../consent/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Shall not their cattle and their substance and all their beasts be ours? only let us consent unto them, and they will dwell with us.'[↗](../../consent/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.34.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../consent/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · thou shalt not consent unto him, nor hearken unto him; neither shall thine eye pity him, neither shalt thou spare, neither shalt thou conceal him; (Torah DEU.13.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../consent/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.[↗](../../consent/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.1.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../consent/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · For they have consulted together with one consent; against Thee do they make a covenant; (Writings PSA.83.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../consent/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And all the elders and all the people said unto him: 'Hearken thou not, neither consent.'[↗](../../consent/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.20.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../consent/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **consequence** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A consequence is something that happens because of an action or event, a result.[↗](../../consequence/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Consequences at school or home can mean what happens if you break a rule.[↗](../../consequence/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Of consequence means important.[↗](../../consequence/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* If you don't water plants, the consequence is that they die.[↗](../../consequence/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Every choice has consequences.[↗](../../consequence/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · As a consequence of the storm, school was closed.[↗](../../consequence/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Breaking the rule has a consequence: no break time.[↗](../../consequence/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Think about the consequences before you act.[↗](../../consequence/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · One consequence of pollution is dirty rivers.[↗](../../consequence/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He had to face the consequences of his lie.[↗](../../consequence/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · But they weren't prepared for the consequences.[↗](../../consequence/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **consequent** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Consequent means happening as a result of something.[↗](../../consequent/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The adverb «consequently» means «as a result» or «so».[↗](../../consequent/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The storm and the consequent power cut lasted all night.[↗](../../consequent/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He broke his leg and missed the consequent matches.[↗](../../consequent/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The river rose, with consequent damage to the houses.[↗](../../consequent/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It rained heavily; consequently, the match was cancelled.[↗](../../consequent/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Prices went up, and the consequent drop in sales worried the shop.[↗](../../consequent/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She did not practise and consequently forgot her lines.[↗](../../consequent/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The drought and the consequent lack of food hurt the animals.[↗](../../consequent/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **consequently** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* As a result; because of that: «It rained all day; consequently, the match was cancelled».[↗](../../consequently/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I forgot my homework; consequently, I had to stay in at lunch.[↗](../../consequently/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The ice melted and, consequently, the water level rose.[↗](../../consequently/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The shop ran out of bread and consequently closed early.[↗](../../consequently/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Plants need light, and consequently they grow towards the window.[↗](../../consequently/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She practised every day and consequently won the spelling bee.[↗](../../consequently/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The road was blocked; consequently, the bus was late.[↗](../../consequently/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Bovmall was Uail’s sister, and, consequently, Fionn’s aunt.[↗](../../consequently/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Dr. Zunz, the Nestor of the Jewish Rabbis in Europe, maintains that we have to look for the genesis of the book "Yezirah" in the Geonic period, (700-1000), and that it was consequently composed in a post-talmudical time.[↗](../../consequently/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../consequently/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Now, he knew that his version of the Sefer Yetzirah contained many mistakes, that ignorant people had blended the original and an early commen- tary"), and consequently the original text did not exist.[↗](../../consequently/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../consequently/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **conservation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Protecting nature — animals, plants, forests, seas — so it is not damaged or lost.[↗](../../conservation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Using something carefully so that less is wasted: «water conservation», «energy conservation».[↗](../../conservation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Looking after old buildings, paintings and objects so they last.[↗](../../conservation/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (science) The rule that some amounts stay the same in a closed system, such as «conservation of energy» or «conservation of mass».[↗](../../conservation/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Conservation helps save tigers and turtles from dying out.[↗](../../conservation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class joined a conservation project to plant trees by the river.[↗](../../conservation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth is water conservation.[↗](../../conservation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The old mill is in a conservation area, so it cannot be knocked down.[↗](../../conservation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Experts worked on the conservation of the old painting.[↗](../../conservation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Conservation of energy means energy is never lost, only changed into another form.[↗](../../conservation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The ranger told us about koala conservation in the bush.[↗](../../conservation/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · When the ice melted, the mass was the same — that shows conservation of mass.[↗](../../conservation/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **conservative** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not liking sudden change and preferring traditional ways, values and styles: «My grandad has conservative taste in music».[↗](../../conservative/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (estimates) Careful and on the low side, so the real number is probably bigger: «a conservative estimate».[↗](../../conservative/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (politics) Supporting traditional values, gradual change, lower taxes and free business; in the UK and Canada, a Conservative is a member or supporter of the Conservative Party (also called the Tories).[↗](../../conservative/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (clothes, style) Plain and not showy: «a conservative suit».[↗](../../conservative/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (noun) A person who has conservative views.[↗](../../conservative/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* At a conservative estimate, two thousand people came to the fair.[↗](../../conservative/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My grandma is quite conservative and doesn't like loud colours.[↗](../../conservative/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The Conservatives won the most seats in the election.[↗](../../conservative/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad wore a conservative grey suit to the interview.[↗](../../conservative/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Some people are conservative about money and save carefully.[↗](../../conservative/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Each side has good ideas, and people can be conservative or progressive and still be kind to each other.[↗](../../conservative/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor took a conservative approach and waited before operating.[↗](../../conservative/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **conservatoire** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (music) A college where people study music, singing, dance or drama to a very high level, often to become professional performers.[↗](../../conservatoire/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My cousin plays the cello at the junior conservatoire on Saturdays.[↗](../../conservatoire/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She auditioned for a place at the conservatoire.[↗](../../conservatoire/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The Paris Conservatoire is famous for its musicians.[↗](../../conservatoire/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Students at the conservatoire practise for hours each day.[↗](../../conservatoire/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He hopes to study singing at a conservatoire.[↗](../../conservatoire/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The conservatoire's orchestra gave a free concert.[↗](../../conservatoire/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **conservatory** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A room with glass walls and a glass roof, built onto a house, where people sit in the sun and grow plants.[↗](../../conservatory/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A large glass building in a park or garden for growing tender plants; a big greenhouse.[↗](../../conservatory/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (also conservatoire) A school or college for training musicians, singers or actors.[↗](../../conservatory/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We have breakfast in the conservatory when it's sunny.[↗](../../conservatory/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The conservatory was full of orange trees and ferns.[↗](../../conservatory/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It gets very hot in the conservatory in summer.[↗](../../conservatory/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My piano teacher trained at a famous music conservatory.[↗](../../conservatory/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The botanical gardens have a huge Victorian conservatory.[↗](../../conservatory/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad grows chillies in the conservatory because it's warm there.[↗](../../conservatory/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **conserve** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To save something so it is not wasted or used up, such as water, energy or money.[↗](../../conserve/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To protect something, such as nature, wildlife or old buildings, so that it stays in good condition.[↗](../../conserve/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (science) In physics, energy is «conserved»: it is never made or destroyed, only changed from one form to another.[↗](../../conserve/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (noun, formal) Jam made with large pieces of fruit, as in «strawberry conserve».[↗](../../conserve/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth to conserve water.[↗](../../conserve/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We conserve electricity by switching off lights when we leave a room.[↗](../../conserve/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The runner conserved her energy for the last lap.[↗](../../conserve/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Rangers work to conserve the rainforest and its animals.[↗](../../conserve/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In a closed system, energy is conserved.[↗](../../conserve/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Gran spread apricot conserve on her scones.[↗](../../conserve/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The town is trying to conserve its old castle walls.[↗](../../conserve/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **conserved** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Protected and kept safe from damage or being wasted, like conserved forests or conserved water.[↗](../../conserved/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science) Staying the same in total, not being made or destroyed, as in "energy is conserved".[↗](../../conserved/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (biology) Kept almost the same over a very long time in many living things, like a conserved gene.[↗](../../conserved/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* In a reaction, mass is conserved: nothing is lost.[↗](../../conserved/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Energy is conserved; it just changes form.[↗](../../conserved/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The old painting was carefully conserved.[↗](../../conserved/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We conserved water by taking shorter showers.[↗](../../conserved/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The wetland is conserved for birds.[↗](../../conserved/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Some genes are conserved in humans and fish.[↗](../../conserved/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **conserves** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Conserves are jams made from whole fruit pieces cooked with sugar.[↗](../../conserves/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) Someone or something conserves something when it saves it, protects it or uses it carefully so it is not wasted.[↗](../../conserves/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Grandma makes strawberry conserves every summer.[↗](../../conserves/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A short shower conserves water.[↗](../../conserves/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The charity conserves rare forests.[↗](../../conserves/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Turning off lights conserves energy.[↗](../../conserves/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The jar of apricot conserves is nearly empty.[↗](../../conserves/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A camel conserves water in its body.[↗](../../conserves/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **consider** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To consider something is to think about it carefully, especially before deciding: «Consider all the answers».[↗](../../consider/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To consider someone or something to be something is to think of them that way: «I consider her my best friend».[↗](../../consider/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To consider other people is to think about their feelings.[↗](../../consider/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (formal) In exams, «consider» means look at and work with: «Consider the triangle ABC».[↗](../../consider/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Consider the triangle with sides 3, 4 and 5.[↗](../../consider/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Have you considered joining the choir?[↗](../../consider/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I consider him a good friend.[↗](../../consider/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Please consider other people when you play music loudly.[↗](../../consider/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · All things considered, it was a good day.[↗](../../consider/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Considering the rain, the trip went well.[↗](../../consider/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Consider it done\![↗](../../consider/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Consider what danger you would be in\![↗](../../consider/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And thou shalt consider in thy heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so the LORD thy God chasteneth thee.[↗](../../consider/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.8.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../consider/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations; ask thy father, and he will declare unto thee, thine elders, and they will tell thee.[↗](../../consider/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.32.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../consider/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · I therefore hope that the candid reader will consider the great difficulties I had to overcome in this still unbeaten way of the ancient Jewish spiritual region, and will receive with indulgence this new contribution to archaeological knowledge.[↗](../../consider/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../consider/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Consider, and afterwards we will speak.[↗](../../consider/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.18.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../consider/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Thus saith the LORD of hosts: Consider your ways.[↗](../../consider/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets HAG.1.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../consider/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.[↗](../../consider/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.5.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../consider/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **considerable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Large in size, amount or importance; quite a lot: a considerable amount of money.[↗](../../considerable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Worth thinking about or important: a considerable writer.[↗](../../considerable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The storm caused considerable damage to the roofs.[↗](../../considerable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It took a considerable amount of time to finish the model.[↗](../../considerable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) A considerable number of pupils were absent.[↗](../../considerable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The new bridge was built at considerable cost.[↗](../../considerable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He has considerable skill at chess.[↗](../../considerable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) The difference between the two totals is considerable.[↗](../../considerable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · This I did, and before long had amassed a considerable sum.[↗](../../considerable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **considerably** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Much, a lot, to a large degree: the weather is considerably warmer today.[↗](../../considerably/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) In a large and noticeable way: prices have risen considerably.[↗](../../considerably/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It is considerably colder in the mountains.[↗](../../considerably/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her reading has improved considerably this term.[↗](../../considerably/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The second box is considerably heavier than the first.[↗](../../considerably/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) Results vary considerably from class to class.[↗](../../considerably/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Prices have gone up considerably.[↗](../../considerably/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A blue whale is considerably larger than an elephant.[↗](../../considerably/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · But the means by which that result is brought about differ considerably in different lands.[↗](../../considerably/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **considerate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A considerate person thinks about other people's feelings and needs and acts kindly because of that.[↗](../../considerate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A considerate action is thoughtful and helps others feel comfortable.[↗](../../considerate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It was considerate of you to save me a seat.[↗](../../considerate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Be considerate and turn the music down when the baby is asleep.[↗](../../considerate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A considerate neighbour keeps the path clear of snow.[↗](../../considerate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She is always considerate of people who are new to the class.[↗](../../considerate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Let's be considerate on the bus and give our seats to older people.[↗](../../considerate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Wiping the sink after you use it is considerate.[↗](../../considerate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He wrote a considerate note to his friend who was ill.[↗](../../considerate/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **considerately** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a way that thinks kindly of other people's feelings and needs.[↗](../../considerately/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She considerately lowered her voice in the library.[↗](../../considerately/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He considerately gave me the bigger slice.[↗](../../considerately/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The young man answered considerately.[↗](../../considerately/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Please walk considerately past the sleeping baby.[↗](../../considerately/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **consideration** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Careful thought about something before deciding: after much consideration.[↗](../../consideration/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Kindness and thought for other people's feelings and needs: show consideration for others.[↗](../../consideration/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Something you must think about when deciding: cost is an important consideration.[↗](../../consideration/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (formal) Payment for something.[↗](../../consideration/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* After careful consideration, we chose the blue paint.[↗](../../consideration/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Please show consideration for people who are trying to work.[↗](../../consideration/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Safety is the most important consideration on a school trip.[↗](../../consideration/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) Your idea is under consideration by the head.[↗](../../consideration/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Take the weather into consideration when planning the picnic.[↗](../../consideration/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Out of consideration for the baby, we kept quiet.[↗](../../consideration/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She does not think me worthy of her consideration\![↗](../../consideration/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · A separate consideration of the several parts should follow this general grasp of the subject, else much confusion may result.[↗](../../consideration/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../consideration/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **considered** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Considered (past of consider) means thought about carefully before deciding.[↗](../../considered/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* If something is considered to be something, people think or believe that it is.[↗](../../considered/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* As an adjective, a considered opinion or answer has been thought about carefully.[↗](../../considered/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «All things considered» means after thinking about everything.[↗](../../considered/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She considered the question carefully before answering.[↗](../../considered/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The blue whale is considered the largest animal ever.[↗](../../considered/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · All things considered, it was a good day.[↗](../../considered/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We considered going to the beach but it rained.[↗](../../considered/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge gave a considered opinion.[↗](../../considered/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Tomatoes are considered a fruit by scientists.[↗](../../considered/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He is considered one of the best players in the school.[↗](../../considered/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · But odd numbers are sometimes considered unlucky.[↗](../../considered/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · 28) In ancient times coldness was considered to be a substance.[↗](../../considered/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") \[See Psalm 147, 17.\][↗](../../considered/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../considered/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · This last paragraph is generally considered to be less ancient than the remainder of the treatise, and by another author.[↗](../../considered/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../considered/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · ThetextgivesonlyRTzUAV ShUB— "currendo et redeundo," but the commentators have generally considered this to be a quotation from Ezekiel i. 14, referred to H ChIVT, the living creatures, kerubic forms.[↗](../../considered/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../considered/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · I considered my ways, and turned my feet unto Thy testimonies.[↗](../../considered/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.119.59, JPS 1917)[↗](../../considered/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Then I beheld, and considered well; I saw, and received instruction.[↗](../../considered/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.24.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../considered/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Until I entered into the sanctuary of God, and considered their end.[↗](../../considered/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.73.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../considered/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") 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