--- title: I — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 25 description: The 831 words of the English dictionary under I, 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/I/page/25/) [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/) / I # I — The English dictionary · page 25 [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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meaning 1:* To insert means to put something into something else: «Insert the key.».[↗](../../insert/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To insert means to add words, pictures or numbers into a text or list.[↗](../../insert/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun) An insert is an extra page or piece put inside something, such as a leaflet in a magazine.[↗](../../insert/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Insert a coin to start the machine.[↗](../../insert/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Insert the missing number: 7 + \_\_ = 12.[↗](../../insert/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Insert a picture into your document.[↗](../../insert/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Insert the plug carefully into the socket.[↗](../../insert/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The magazine came with a free insert.[↗](../../insert/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Insert commas in the right places.[↗](../../insert/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I have inserted Deirdre's "Lament" from the Book of Leinster.[↗](../../insert/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they are written in the words of Jehu the son of Hanani, which is inserted in the book of the kings of Israel.[↗](../../insert/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.20.34, JPS 1917)[↗](../../insert/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **insertion** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Insertion is the act of putting something into something else.[↗](../../insertion/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An insertion is a thing put in, such as extra words added to a text or an advert in a newspaper.[↗](../../insertion/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The doctor explained the insertion of the drip.[↗](../../insertion/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Use a caret mark for the insertion of a missing word.[↗](../../insertion/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Click to place the insertion point.[↗](../../insertion/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Insertion sort puts cards in order one at a time.[↗](../../insertion/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The insertion of the key opened the old box.[↗](../../insertion/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The editor made an insertion in the second paragraph.[↗](../../insertion/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The diary was illustrated by the insertion of the visiting cards of the diplomatic circle and of the most noble families; and the General's lady was proud of it.[↗](../../insertion/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **inset** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A small map, picture or box placed inside a bigger one, often in a corner.[↗](../../inset/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A piece of different material sewn or set into something, like a panel in a dress.[↗](../../inset/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb) To put something into a surface or a larger thing: a ring inset with a jewel.[↗](../../inset/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The inset map shows where the island is.[↗](../../inset/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Look at the inset in the corner of the page.[↗](../../inset/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Alaska is shown in an inset on many US maps.[↗](../../inset/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The brooch was inset with tiny pearls.[↗](../../inset/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We have an INSET day on Friday, so no school\![↗](../../inset/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The magazine had an inset photo of the author.[↗](../../inset/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **inside** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Inside means in something, within its walls or edges: inside the box.[↗](../../inside/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* As an adverb, inside means in or into a building.[↗](../../inside/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* Let's go inside.[↗](../../inside/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The inside of something is its inner part or surface.[↗](../../inside/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Inside can mean in your mind or feelings.[↗](../../inside/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* Inside, she felt nervous.[↗](../../inside/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Inside out means with the inner side turned to the outside.[↗](../../inside/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There are 6 eggs inside each box.[↗](../../inside/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · How many sweets are inside the jar?[↗](../../inside/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Find the area inside the square.[↗](../../inside/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · 4 children play inside.[↗](../../inside/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · It's raining, so we'll stay inside.[↗](../../inside/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Your jumper is on inside out\![↗](../../inside/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Inside the shell there was a tiny chick.[↗](../../inside/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Inside, Tom felt sad, but he smiled.[↗](../../inside/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The inside of the cake was still soft.[↗](../../inside/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Mark the points inside the circle.[↗](../../inside/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · He peeped inside the closet--no one\![↗](../../inside/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · He made the pillars thereof of silver, the top thereof of gold, the seat of it of purple, the inside thereof being inlaid with love, from the daughters of Jerusalem.[↗](../../inside/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings SNG.3.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../inside/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **insider** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An insider is a person who belongs to a group, club, company or organisation and so knows how it works and what is happening inside it.[↗](../../insider/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Insider information is secret knowledge that only people inside a group have.[↗](../../insider/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The police think the robbery was an inside job, done by an insider.[↗](../../insider/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandad was a football insider: he knew all the players.[↗](../../insider/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A theatre insider told us how the scenery is moved.[↗](../../insider/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The book gives an insider's view of life in the palace.[↗](../../insider/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · New pupils can feel like outsiders until they make friends and become insiders.[↗](../../insider/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Using insider information to buy shares is against the law.[↗](../../insider/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **insidious** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Insidious means harmful in a sneaky way that works slowly and is hard to spot.[↗](../../insidious/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An insidious person pretends to be a friend while secretly planning harm.[↗](../../insidious/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The insidious fog crept into every room.[↗](../../insidious/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The wolf's insidious plan fooled the whole village.[↗](../../insidious/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Lies can be insidious because they spread quietly.[↗](../../insidious/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **insight** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A clear understanding of something deep or hidden.[↗](../../insight/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Sefer Yetzirah urges us to investigate and examine the letters, that we may have a clear insight into the subject.[↗](../../insight/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../insight/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **insignia** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A badge, sign or symbol that shows someone's rank, job, group or authority, like stripes on a uniform.[↗](../../insignia/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An emblem of an organisation, such as a club or army logo.[↗](../../insignia/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The pilot's jacket had the airline's insignia.[↗](../../insignia/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Police officers wear insignia showing their rank.[↗](../../insignia/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The crown and sceptre are royal insignia.[↗](../../insignia/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our scout group has its own insignia on our badges.[↗](../../insignia/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Each Starfleet crew member wore the same insignia.[↗](../../insignia/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The general's insignia had four stars.[↗](../../insignia/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · It is also one of the treasures that form the insignia of the Emperor.[↗](../../insignia/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Then they brought out the king's son, and put upon him the crown and the insignia, and made him king; and Jehoiada and his sons anointed him; and they said: 'Long live the king.'[↗](../../insignia/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.23.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../insignia/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Then he brought out the king's son, and put upon him the crown and the insignia; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said: 'Long live the king.'[↗](../../insignia/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2KI.11.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../insignia/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **insignificant** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Insignificant means too small or unimportant to matter.[↗](../../insignificant/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (in tales) An insignificant person is small or plain and seems of no worth, though may turn out important.[↗](../../insignificant/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It was only an insignificant crumb on the floor.[↗](../../insignificant/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The mouse seemed insignificant beside the lion.[↗](../../insignificant/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't worry about insignificant mistakes.[↗](../../insignificant/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **insincerity** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Insincerity is saying or showing feelings you do not really have; not being honest about what you feel.[↗](../../insincerity/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Everyone could hear the insincerity in his apology.[↗](../../insincerity/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her praise was full of insincerity.[↗](../../insincerity/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I hate insincerity; just tell me what you really think.[↗](../../insincerity/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The prince saw through the courtier's insincerity.[↗](../../insincerity/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · There was no insincerity in the little girl's thank-you card.[↗](../../insincerity/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · His big smile hid his insincerity.[↗](../../insincerity/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **insist** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To say firmly that something must happen, and not accept «no».[↗](../../insist/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To say firmly that something is true even when others do not believe you.[↗](../../insist/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum insists that we wash our hands before dinner.[↗](../../insist/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He insisted on paying for the ice creams.[↗](../../insist/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She insisted that she had seen a ghost.[↗](../../insist/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The coach insists on a warm-up before every game.[↗](../../insist/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · «Have another biscuit — I insist!»[↗](../../insist/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · My little sister insisted on carrying her own bag.[↗](../../insist/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher insisted that we check our answers.[↗](../../insist/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · “You will surely come,” she insisted.[↗](../../insist/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **insistence** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Demanding something firmly and not giving up.[↗](../../insistence/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Saying firmly again and again that something is true.[↗](../../insistence/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* At Dad's insistence, we all wore helmets.[↗](../../insistence/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her insistence on fairness made her a good captain.[↗](../../insistence/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Despite his insistence that he was innocent, he was blamed.[↗](../../insistence/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher's insistence on neat work helped us improve.[↗](../../insistence/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · At my insistence, we stopped for ice cream.[↗](../../insistence/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The family went to church every Sunday at Grandma's insistence.[↗](../../insistence/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **insolence** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Insolence is rude, cheeky behaviour towards someone in charge or older than you.[↗](../../insolence/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Insolence is a proud and disrespectful manner.[↗](../../insolence/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The king would not tolerate such insolence.[↗](../../insolence/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Stop that insolence and say sorry.[↗](../../insolence/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I will not forgive your insolence.[↗](../../insolence/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Lift not up your horn on high; speak not insolence with a haughty neck.[↗](../../insolence/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.75.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../insolence/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **insolent** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Insolent means rude and cheeky in a proud, disrespectful way, especially to someone in charge.[↗](../../insolent/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* An insolent boy laughed at the teacher.[↗](../../insolent/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The insolent prince refused to bow.[↗](../../insolent/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Do not give an insolent answer to your mother.[↗](../../insolent/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **insolently** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Insolently means in a rude, cheeky and disrespectful way.[↗](../../insolently/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And the people shall oppress one another, every man his fellow, and every man his neighbour; the child shall behave insolently against the aged, and the base against the honourable, (Prophets ISA.3.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../insolently/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He answered insolently and was sent to his room.[↗](../../insolently/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She smiled insolently at the referee.[↗](../../insolently/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat stared insolently at the dog.[↗](../../insolently/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **insoluble** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (science) Not able to dissolve in a liquid, usually water: sand is insoluble in water.[↗](../../insoluble/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Impossible to solve or answer: an insoluble problem.[↗](../../insoluble/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Sand is insoluble in water, so we can filter it out.[↗](../../insoluble/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Salt is soluble, but chalk is insoluble.[↗](../../insoluble/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Oil is insoluble in water and floats on top.[↗](../../insoluble/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The mystery seemed insoluble until the detective found a clue.[↗](../../insoluble/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Some maths puzzles are truly insoluble.[↗](../../insoluble/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Insoluble fibre in food helps digestion.[↗](../../insoluble/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **insomuch** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* (old use) Insomuch that means to such a degree that; so much that.[↗](../../insomuch/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *In Jewish tradition, meaning 2:* (old use) Insomuch can mean in so far as.[↗](../../insomuch/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And this further ye do: ye cover the altar of the LORD with tears, with weeping, and with sighing, insomuch that He regardeth not the offering any more, neither receiveth it with good will at your hand.[↗](../../insomuch/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets MAL.2.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../insomuch/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The rain fell hard, insomuch that the river rose.[↗](../../insomuch/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She was kind, insomuch that she shared her last cake.[↗](../../insomuch/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He ran fast, insomuch that he won the race.[↗](../../insomuch/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **inspect** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To inspect means to look at something closely and carefully to check it or find faults.[↗](../../inspect/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To inspect means to make an official visit to check that a place, like a school or restaurant, is run properly.[↗](../../inspect/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The mechanic inspected the car's brakes.[↗](../../inspect/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We inspected the bugs with a magnifying glass.[↗](../../inspect/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · An officer inspects the restaurant kitchen every year.[↗](../../inspect/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Inspect your helmet for cracks before riding.[↗](../../inspect/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The general inspected the soldiers.[↗](../../inspect/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum inspected my room to see if I'd tidied it.[↗](../../inspect/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · From top to bottom they inspected the door to discover a crack large enough for him to get through, and soon found one.[↗](../../inspect/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **inspection** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An inspection is a careful look at something to check that it is right, safe or in good condition.[↗](../../inspection/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An inspection is an official visit to check a place, like a school, a restaurant or a car.[↗](../../inspection/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The school is having an inspection next week.[↗](../../inspection/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · On closer inspection, the "spider" was a bit of fluff.[↗](../../inspection/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The car failed its safety inspection.[↗](../../inspection/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The chef cleaned the kitchen before the inspection.[↗](../../inspection/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Under the magnifying glass, our inspection showed tiny hairs on the leaf.[↗](../../inspection/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The soldiers stood still for inspection.[↗](../../inspection/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Each bike gets a quick inspection before the ride.[↗](../../inspection/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · An inspection found 3 broken seats out of 40.[↗](../../inspection/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Khacan, overjoyed at this news, gave orders that the slave should be brought for his inspection on his return from the palace.[↗](../../inspection/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **inspector** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An inspector is a person whose job is to check that things are done properly and safely, such as a school inspector or a food inspector.[↗](../../inspector/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A police officer above a sergeant (UK, Ireland, Australia).[↗](../../inspector/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A ticket inspector checks tickets on trains or buses.[↗](../../inspector/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The ticket inspector asked to see our tickets.[↗](../../inspector/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Inspectors visited our school last week.[↗](../../inspector/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A food inspector checks restaurant kitchens.[↗](../../inspector/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Inspector Brown solved the case.[↗](../../inspector/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The safety inspector checked the climbing frame.[↗](../../inspector/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The building inspector found a crack in the wall.[↗](../../inspector/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **inspiration** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A sudden good idea, or something that gives you ideas for writing, art or music.[↗](../../inspiration/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A person or thing that makes you want to do well or be like them.[↗](../../inspiration/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (Bible, church) Christians believe the Bible was written with the help of God's Spirit; this is called inspiration.[↗](../../inspiration/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (science) Breathing in.[↗](../../inspiration/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The sea gave me inspiration for my poem.[↗](../../inspiration/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My nan is an inspiration — she ran a marathon at 70.[↗](../../inspiration/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Suddenly I had a flash of inspiration.[↗](../../inspiration/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Many artists drew inspiration from nature.[↗](../../inspiration/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The coach was an inspiration to the whole team.[↗](../../inspiration/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Christians believe the Bible is inspired by God.[↗](../../inspiration/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · That was a great firebrand--the firebrand of inspiration.[↗](../../inspiration/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **inspire** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To inspire someone means to give them the wish and the energy to do something good or creative.[↗](../../inspire/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To inspire a feeling means to make people feel it: «inspire confidence», «inspire fear».[↗](../../inspire/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* If something inspired a story, picture or invention, it gave the idea for it.[↗](../../inspire/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (science, rare) To inspire means to breathe in.[↗](../../inspire/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The astronaut's visit inspired me to study science.[↗](../../inspire/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her bravery inspires us all.[↗](../../inspire/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The story was inspired by a real shipwreck.[↗](../../inspire/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Good teachers inspire their pupils.[↗](../../inspire/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The music inspired her to dance.[↗](../../inspire/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The captain's calm voice inspired confidence.[↗](../../inspire/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · What inspired you to write this poem?[↗](../../inspire/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **inspired** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Inspired means filled with a strong wish to do something good or creative: «I felt inspired to write a poem».[↗](../../inspired/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Inspired is the past of inspire: gave someone new ideas or courage.[↗](../../inspired/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Very clever or good: «an inspired choice».[↗](../../inspired/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «Inspired by» means based on or caused by: «a film inspired by a true story».[↗](../../inspired/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The visit to the museum inspired me to study science.[↗](../../inspired/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The film was inspired by a true story.[↗](../../inspired/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She felt inspired after meeting the athlete.[↗](../../inspired/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · That was an inspired guess\![↗](../../inspired/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · His teacher inspired him to keep drawing.[↗](../../inspired/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The building's design was inspired by nature.[↗](../../inspired/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He wondered what had inspired the big bear to such a generous deed.[↗](../../inspired/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · (1) "isiD (Scribe), the man whom God inspired to invent the alphabet; (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../inspired/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) … [24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/24/) **25** [26](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/26/) … [39](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/39/) - ← previous: [page 24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/24/) - next →: [page 26](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/26/) - ↑ back to [The English 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