--- title: J — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 3 description: The 180 words of the English dictionary under J, 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/J/page/3/) [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/) / J # J — The English dictionary · page 3 [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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[6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/page/6/) [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/page/7/) [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/page/8/) [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/page/9/) **jawbone** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* The bone of the jaw, especially the lower jaw.[↗](../../jawbone/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And he found a new jawbone of an ass, and put forth his hand, and took it, and smote a thousand men therewith.[↗](../../jawbone/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JDG.15.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../jawbone/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · And Samson said: With the jawbone of an ass, heaps upon heaps, with the jawbone of an ass have I smitten a thousand men.[↗](../../jawbone/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JDG.15.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../jawbone/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking, that he cast away the jawbone out of his hand; and that place was called Ramath-lehi.[↗](../../jawbone/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JDG.15.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../jawbone/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **jay** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A jay is a noisy, colourful bird of the crow family; the Eurasian jay is pinkish brown with bright blue wing patches, and the blue jay of North America is blue and white.[↗](../../jay/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «Jay» is how we say and sometimes write the letter J.[↗](../../jay/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Jay is also a name (a name).[↗](../../jay/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Jay can also be an insult for a silly, foolish person.[↗](../../jay/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A jay buried acorns all over the park.[↗](../../jay/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The jay screeched loudly when the cat came near.[↗](../../jay/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Blue jays visited our bird feeder in Toronto.[↗](../../jay/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Jays are clever members of the crow family.[↗](../../jay/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Forgotten acorns hidden by jays grow into new oak trees.[↗](../../jay/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · «Jay» is the name of the letter J.[↗](../../jay/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · My cousin Jay plays the drums.[↗](../../jay/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · “You dunderheaded little jay!” she screamed, “Why don’t you do as I tell you?”[↗](../../jay/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **jaywalk** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To cross a road carelessly or in a place where you should not, not at a crossing and without waiting for the green signal.[↗](../../jaywalk/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Don't jaywalk; use the crossing.[↗](../../jaywalk/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He was fined for jaywalking in New York.[↗](../../jaywalk/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Jaywalking between parked cars is very dangerous.[↗](../../jaywalk/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We waited for the green man instead of jaywalking.[↗](../../jaywalk/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The police officer warned the jaywalker.[↗](../../jaywalk/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Drivers cannot see children who jaywalk from behind buses.[↗](../../jaywalk/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **jazz** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A kind of music that began with African American musicians in New Orleans, USA, with strong rhythms, brass instruments and lots of making up music on the spot (improvisation).[↗](../../jazz/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb, informal) To jazz something up is to make it brighter, livelier or more exciting.[↗](../../jazz/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal, US) And all that jazz means and things like that.[↗](../../jazz/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My uncle plays the trumpet in a jazz band.[↗](../../jazz/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Jazz began in New Orleans.[↗](../../jazz/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Louis Armstrong was a famous jazz trumpeter.[↗](../../jazz/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Let's jazz up this boring poster with glitter.[↗](../../jazz/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We did jazz hands at the end of the song.[↗](../../jazz/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The music teacher played some jazz and asked how it made us feel.[↗](../../jazz/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **jealous** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unhappy or upset because someone has something you want, such as a toy, success or attention.[↗](../../jealous/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Worried that someone you love likes another person more than you.[↗](../../jealous/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* Wanting complete loyalty and not allowing rivals; very protective of one's devotion.[↗](../../jealous/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I felt jealous when my friend got a new bike.[↗](../../jealous/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't be jealous of your sister's prize.[↗](../../jealous/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The jealous stepsisters were mean to Cinderella.[↗](../../jealous/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It's normal to feel jealous sometimes.[↗](../../jealous/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He was jealous when his friend played with someone else.[↗](../../jealous/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Instead of being jealous, say "Well done!"[↗](../../jealous/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Rudy was jealous, and that made Babette happy.[↗](../../jealous/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · For the LORD thy God is a devouring fire, a jealous God.[↗](../../jealous/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.4.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../jealous/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · For thou shalt bow down to no other god; for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God; (Torah EXO.34.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../jealous/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And Moses said unto him: 'Art thou jealous for my sake? would that all the LORD'S people were prophets, that the LORD would put His spirit upon them!'[↗](../../jealous/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.11.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../jealous/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Then was the LORD jealous for His land, and had pity on His people.[↗](../../jealous/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JOL.2.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../jealous/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · They were jealous also of Moses in the camp, and of Aaron the holy one of the LORD.[↗](../../jealous/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.106.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../jealous/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · 'Thus saith the LORD of hosts: I am jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I am jealous for her with great fury.[↗](../../jealous/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ZEC.8.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../jealous/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · For the LORD thy God is a devouring fire, a jealous God.[↗](../../jealous/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.4.24, JPS 1917) · The jealous stepmother is “universally human.”[↗](../../jealous/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Cf.[↗](../../jealous/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (English Fairy Tales) · For thou shalt bow down to no other god; for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God;[↗](../../jealous/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.34.14, JPS 1917) **jealously** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Jealously means in a jealous way: feeling upset that someone has what you want.[↗](../../jealously/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Jealously can also mean very carefully, protecting something: a jealously guarded secret.[↗](../../jealously/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He looked jealously at his brother's new bike.[↗](../../jealously/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The dragon jealously guarded its gold.[↗](../../jealously/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The recipe is a jealously guarded secret.[↗](../../jealously/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Joseph's brothers watched him jealously.[↗](../../jealously/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She stared jealously at the trophy.[↗](../../jealously/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat jealously watched the new puppy.[↗](../../jealously/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **jealousy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Jealousy is the unhappy, angry feeling of wanting what someone else has.[↗](../../jealousy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Jealousy is the fear that someone you love likes another person more than you.[↗](../../jealousy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She felt jealousy when her friend won the prize.[↗](../../jealousy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He broke the toy out of jealousy.[↗](../../jealousy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Jealousy is a normal feeling, but don't be unkind.[↗](../../jealousy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The new baby caused some jealousy at home.[↗](../../jealousy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The stepsisters' jealousy made them cruel.[↗](../../jealousy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Talk to someone if jealousy upsets you.[↗](../../jealousy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · At present she was full of jealousy of Wendy.[↗](../../jealousy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · They roused Him to jealousy with strange gods, with abominations did they provoke Him.[↗](../../jealousy/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.32.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../jealousy/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · This is the law of jealousy, when a wife, being under her husband, goeth aside, and is defiled; (Torah NUM.5.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../jealousy/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And the priest shall take the meal-offering of jealousy out of the woman's hand, and shall wave the meal-offering before the LORD, and bring it unto the altar.[↗](../../jealousy/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.5.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../jealousy/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · How long will Thy jealousy burn like fire?[↗](../../jealousy/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.79.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../jealousy/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?[↗](../../jealousy/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.27.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../jealousy/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · For they provoked Him with their high places, and moved Him to jealousy with their graven images.[↗](../../jealousy/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.78.58, JPS 1917)[↗](../../jealousy/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **jean** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (jeans, plural) Trousers made of strong cotton cloth called denim, usually blue: «a pair of jeans».[↗](../../jean/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (jean, as an adjective) Made of denim: «a jean jacket».[↗](../../jean/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun, old) A strong cotton cloth like denim.[↗](../../jean/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Jean is a name: in English usually a woman's name (rhymes with «seen»); in French it is a man's name (said «zhahn»), like John.[↗](../../jean/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I wore my new jeans to the party.[↗](../../jean/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · These jeans are too long; Mum will turn them up.[↗](../../jean/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He has a blue jean jacket.[↗](../../jean/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Aunt Jean makes the best scones.[↗](../../jean/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Jean-Luc is a French boy in our class.[↗](../../jean/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · My jeans got a hole in the knee.[↗](../../jean/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **jeans** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Trousers made of strong cotton cloth called denim, usually blue.[↗](../../jeans/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I wear jeans at the weekend.[↗](../../jeans/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · These jeans are too long for me.[↗](../../jeans/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My jeans have a hole in the knee.[↗](../../jeans/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She bought a new pair of jeans.[↗](../../jeans/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Jeans are made from denim.[↗](../../jeans/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Can we wear jeans on non-uniform day?[↗](../../jeans/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · My jeans are in the wash.[↗](../../jeans/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **jeep** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A small, strong motor vehicle with four-wheel drive for rough ground, first made for the US Army in the Second World War.[↗](../../jeep/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Jeep is also a brand name of such cars.[↗](../../jeep/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We went on safari in an open jeep.[↗](../../jeep/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Soldiers drove jeeps in the Second World War.[↗](../../jeep/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The jeep bumped along the dirt road.[↗](../../jeep/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My uncle has a Jeep for the farm.[↗](../../jeep/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The jeep could drive through mud and rivers.[↗](../../jeep/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Philippine jeepneys were made from old army jeeps.[↗](../../jeep/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **jeepers** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (euphemism, old-fashioned, US) a cry of surprise or shock, a mild stand-in for «Jesus».[↗](../../jeepers/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Jeepers, that was close\![↗](../../jeepers/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Jeepers creepers, where'd you get those peepers?[↗](../../jeepers/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (old song)[↗](../../jeepers/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Jeepers, look at all that snow\![↗](../../jeepers/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · In the cartoon, the boy cries, «Jeepers!»[↗](../../jeepers/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Chat: jeepers that's expensive[↗](../../jeepers/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Jeepers, I forgot my lunch again.[↗](../../jeepers/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **jeer** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To jeer is to shout or laugh at someone in a rude, mocking way to show you do not like them.[↗](../../jeer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A jeer is a rude, mocking shout or remark.[↗](../../jeer/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The crowd jeered at the referee.[↗](../../jeer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It is unkind to jeer at someone who falls over.[↗](../../jeer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The boos and jeers stopped when the band started.[↗](../../jeer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The bullies jeered as he walked past.[↗](../../jeer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The player ignored the jeers and scored.[↗](../../jeer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Nobody should jeer at someone's clothes.[↗](../../jeer/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I tried speaking him fair, but he jeered at me.[↗](../../jeer/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **jeering** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Jeering is shouting or laughing at someone in a rude, mocking way.[↗](../../jeering/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A jeering voice or crowd mocks someone.[↗](../../jeering/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The jeering crowd made the player angry.[↗](../../jeering/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Stop jeering at your sister.[↗](../../jeering/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We heard jeering from the back of the hall.[↗](../../jeering/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · His jeering laugh hurt her feelings.[↗](../../jeering/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The jeering stopped when the teacher came in.[↗](../../jeering/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Fans were warned that jeering is not allowed.[↗](../../jeering/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He bought a dozen copper lamps, put them into a basket, and went to the palace, crying: "New lamps for old!" followed by a jeering crowd.[↗](../../jeering/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **jeeringly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a mocking, unkind way, to make someone look silly.[↗](../../jeeringly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* "You'll never catch me!" he said jeeringly.[↗](../../jeeringly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The crowd laughed jeeringly.[↗](../../jeeringly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She waved jeeringly at her brother.[↗](../../jeeringly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **jeez** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (euphemism, everyday) a cry of surprise, annoyance or shock, a short stand-in for «Jesus».[↗](../../jeez/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Jeez, you scared me\![↗](../../jeez/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Jeez, it's hot today.[↗](../../jeez/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Chat: jeez calm down[↗](../../jeez/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Jeez, how many times do I have to tell you?[↗](../../jeez/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Jeez, that's a lot of money for a sandwich.[↗](../../jeez/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Oh jeez, I left my keys inside.[↗](../../jeez/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **jelly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (UK, Australia, NZ, Ireland) A sweet, wobbly dessert made from fruit juice and gelatine, set in a mould.[↗](../../jelly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (US, Canada) A sweet spread made from fruit juice and sugar, for bread, like jam but clear: «peanut butter and jelly».[↗](../../jelly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Any soft, wobbly substance.[↗](../../jelly/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (informal) A jellyfish.[↗](../../jelly/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (legs like jelly) Weak, shaky legs from fear or tiredness.[↗](../../jelly/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We had jelly and ice cream at the party.[↗](../../jelly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I'd like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.[↗](../../jelly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The red jelly wobbled on the plate.[↗](../../jelly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My legs turned to jelly when I went on stage.[↗](../../jelly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Put the jelly in the fridge to set.[↗](../../jelly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · I love the green jelly beans.[↗](../../jelly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A jelly stung me at the beach\![↗](../../jelly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **jellyfish** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A jellyfish is a soft sea animal with a see-through, umbrella-shaped body and long, hanging tentacles that can sting.[↗](../../jellyfish/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A jellyfish washed up on the beach.[↗](../../jellyfish/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Do not touch the jellyfish, it can sting.[↗](../../jellyfish/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Jellyfish have no bones.[↗](../../jellyfish/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The lifeguard put vinegar on my jellyfish sting.[↗](../../jellyfish/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Turtles eat jellyfish.[↗](../../jellyfish/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We saw glowing jellyfish at the aquarium.[↗](../../jellyfish/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Jellyfish drift with the ocean currents.[↗](../../jellyfish/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The box jellyfish is very dangerous.[↗](../../jellyfish/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **jeopardy** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Danger, the risk of harm or loss.[↗](../../jeopardy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And he said: 'Be it far from me, O LORD, that I should do this; shall I drink the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives?' therefore he would not drink it.[↗](../../jeopardy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2SA.23.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../jeopardy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **jerk** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (verb) To move or pull suddenly and roughly.[↗](../../jerk/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) A quick, sudden movement or pull.[↗](../../jerk/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun, rude, informal) A mean or stupid person.[↗](../../jerk/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The car jerked forward when Dad let go of the brake.[↗](../../jerk/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She jerked her hand away from the hot pan.[↗](../../jerk/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The train stopped with a jerk.[↗](../../jerk/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The fish gave a jerk on the line.[↗](../../jerk/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He woke up with a jerk.[↗](../../jerk/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · It was rude to call him a jerk.[↗](../../jerk/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor tapped my knee and my leg jerked.[↗](../../jerk/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Seizing one corner of the half-worn blanket, Iktomi pulled it off with a jerk.[↗](../../jerk/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **jerkin** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A short, close-fitting jacket without sleeves, often of leather, worn by men in the 1500s and 1600s.[↗](../../jerkin/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A modern sleeveless jacket, especially a work or high-visibility one.[↗](../../jerkin/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Tudor man wore a leather jerkin over his shirt.[↗](../../jerkin/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · For the play I wore a brown jerkin and a hat.[↗](../../jerkin/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The archers wore jerkins and carried longbows.[↗](../../jerkin/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Builders wear bright yellow jerkins on site.[↗](../../jerkin/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In the picture, the knave wears a red jerkin.[↗](../../jerkin/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The woodcutter's jerkin was torn by brambles.[↗](../../jerkin/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The master no longer wore the white garments of the day before, but a black jerkin, held in its place by a leathern girdle with huge clasps.[↗](../../jerkin/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **jeroboam** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* The name of two kings of the northern kingdom of Israel.[↗](../../jeroboam/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And there was war between Abijam and Jeroboam.[↗](../../jeroboam/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.15.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../jeroboam/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.[↗](../../jeroboam/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.13.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../jeroboam/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · And there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continually.[↗](../../jeroboam/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.14.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../jeroboam/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **jerry** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Jerry is a boy's or man's name, often short for Gerald or Jeremy.[↗](../../jerry/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A jerry can is a flat metal or plastic can for carrying fuel or water.[↗](../../jerry/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Jerry is the mouse in the cartoon «Tom and Jerry».[↗](../../jerry/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Jerry has 15 stamps.[↗](../../jerry/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Jerry gives 6 to Tom.[↗](../../jerry/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A jerry can holds 20 litres.[↗](../../jerry/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Jerry is my cousin from Canada.[↗](../../jerry/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In the cartoon, Jerry the mouse always escapes from Tom.[↗](../../jerry/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · They took two jerry cans of water on the camping trip.[↗](../../jerry/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/page/2/) **3** [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/page/4/) 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