--- title: L — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 6 description: The 644 words of the English dictionary under L, 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/L/page/6/) [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/) / L # L — The English dictionary · page 6 [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:* If something has lapsed, it has come to an end because it was not renewed in time, like a membership or passport.[↗](../../lapsed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A lapsed member or believer is one who used to belong or believe but no longer does.[↗](../../lapsed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Lapsed into something means slowly slipped into a state: lapsed into silence.[↗](../../lapsed/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My library membership lapsed because I forgot to renew it.[↗](../../lapsed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her passport had lapsed, so she couldn't travel.[↗](../../lapsed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The class lapsed into silence when the head walked in.[↗](../../lapsed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He is a lapsed football fan who no longer watches.[↗](../../lapsed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The insurance lapsed when the payments stopped.[↗](../../lapsed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The patient lapsed into sleep.[↗](../../lapsed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **laptop** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A small computer that you can carry, with a screen and keyboard joined together that fold shut.[↗](../../laptop/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We used laptops in class to research volcanoes.[↗](../../laptop/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Close the laptop before you carry it.[↗](../../laptop/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep your drink away from the laptop.[↗](../../laptop/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My laptop battery is low; I need to charge it.[↗](../../laptop/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad works on his laptop at the kitchen table.[↗](../../laptop/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Each table shared one laptop.[↗](../../laptop/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't leave a laptop on your bed or lap for long — it gets hot.[↗](../../laptop/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Log out of the school laptop when you finish.[↗](../../laptop/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **larch** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A larch is a tall cone-bearing tree with soft needles that turn yellow and fall off in autumn.[↗](../../larch/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Larch is the strong wood of this tree, used for fences, boats and buildings.[↗](../../larch/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The larch turns golden yellow in autumn.[↗](../../larch/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Unlike a pine, a larch drops its needles in winter.[↗](../../larch/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The garden shed is built of larch.[↗](../../larch/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We found small round larch cones on the path.[↗](../../larch/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Larch forests cover huge areas of Siberia.[↗](../../larch/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The larch needles grow in little bunches.[↗](../../larch/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Of the oaks of Bashan have they made thine oars; thy deck have they made of ivory inlaid in larch, from the isles of the Kittites.[↗](../../larch/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.27.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../larch/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the acacia-tree, and the myrtle, and the oil-tree; I will set in the desert the cypress, the plane-tree, and the larch together; (Prophets ISA.41.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../larch/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, the cypress, the plane-tree and the larch together; to beautify the place of My sanctuary, and I will make the place of My feet glorious.[↗](../../larch/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.60.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../larch/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **lard** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Lard is the white fat from a pig, used in cooking.[↗](../../lard/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (old use) To lard is to push small strips of fat into meat before cooking it, or to fill food with extra things.[↗](../../lard/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum fried the potatoes in lard.[↗](../../lard/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The cook larded the roast with strips of bacon.[↗](../../lard/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The witch larded the pudding with glow-worms.[↗](../../lard/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **larder** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A larder is a cool room or large cupboard in a house where food is kept, especially in older homes.[↗](../../larder/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It can mean the store of food a person or family has.[↗](../../larder/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Some animals have a larder: squirrels and shrikes store food to eat later.[↗](../../larder/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum keeps the jam in the larder.[↗](../../larder/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The old cottage had a cold stone larder.[↗](../../larder/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The mice found their way into the larder.[↗](../../larder/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our larder is empty, we need to go shopping.[↗](../../larder/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Squirrels make a larder of nuts for the winter.[↗](../../larder/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The shrike stores insects on thorns as a larder.[↗](../../larder/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I raided the larder for a midnight snack.[↗](../../larder/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · In the story, the larder was full of pies.[↗](../../larder/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · My larder is a regular horn of plenty.[↗](../../larder/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **large** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Large means big in size: a large house.[↗](../../large/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Large means big in number or amount: a large crowd, a large sum of money.[↗](../../large/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Large is a size of clothes, drinks or food, bigger than medium.[↗](../../large/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* At large means free and not caught.[↗](../../large/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* The tiger is still at large.[↗](../../large/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A large pizza costs 12 dollars.[↗](../../large/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Which number is the largest?[↗](../../large/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The large box holds 24 apples, the small one 12.[↗](../../large/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She bought 2 large drinks.[↗](../../large/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · An elephant is a very large animal.[↗](../../large/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A large crowd watched the parade.[↗](../../large/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Jupiter is the largest planet.[↗](../../large/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Can I have this T-shirt in large?[↗](../../large/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The escaped parrot is still at large.[↗](../../large/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The dragon shook his large purple head.[↗](../../large/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Issachar is a large-boned ass, couching down between the sheep-folds.[↗](../../large/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.49.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../large/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And the man increased exceedingly, and had large flocks, and maid-servants and men-servants, and camels and asses.[↗](../../large/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.30.43, JPS 1917)[↗](../../large/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · For the LORD will judge His people, and repent Himself for His servants; when He seeth that their stay is gone, and there is none remaining, shut up or left at large.[↗](../../large/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.32.36, JPS 1917)[↗](../../large/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Wherefore say My people: 'We roam at large; we will come no more unto Thee'?[↗](../../large/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.2.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../large/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because He delighted in me.[↗](../../large/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2SA.22.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../large/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · Thou hast fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink in large measure.[↗](../../large/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.80.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../large/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") **largely** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Largely means mostly or mainly, to a great extent but not completely.[↗](../../largely/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The island is largely covered with forest.[↗](../../largely/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class is largely made up of children who walk to school.[↗](../../largely/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The match was cancelled, largely because of the rain.[↗](../../largely/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Whales eat largely krill and small fish.[↗](../../largely/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The old castle is now largely ruined.[↗](../../largely/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · His success was largely due to hard work.[↗](../../largely/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The improvement is not due to the dress alone, but largely to the beautifying effects of the bath.[↗](../../largely/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **largeness** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Being large or great in size.[↗](../../largeness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea-shore.[↗](../../largeness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.5.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../largeness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **larger** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Larger means bigger than another one.[↗](../../larger/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A larger number is one that is more than another number.[↗](../../larger/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Which number is larger, 47 or 74?[↗](../../larger/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The larger box holds 12 more.[↗](../../larger/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The larger piece is twice the smaller.[↗](../../larger/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A number is 5 larger than 9.[↗](../../larger/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Jupiter is larger than the Earth.[↗](../../larger/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Can I have a larger size, please?[↗](../../larger/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · An elephant is larger than a horse.[↗](../../larger/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The larger the group, the longer it takes to choose.[↗](../../larger/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Every day it grew larger and more beautiful.[↗](../../larger/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **lark** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A lark is a small brown songbird that sings while flying high, such as the skylark.[↗](../../lark/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal, UK) A lark is something done for fun or as a joke.[↗](../../lark/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb, informal) To lark about or lark around is to play in a silly, noisy way.[↗](../../lark/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (informal, UK) «This X lark» means a kind of activity, said in a slightly jokey or fed-up way.[↗](../../lark/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A lark can also be a person who is cheerful, fond of fun and mischief.[↗](../../lark/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A skylark sang high above the field.[↗](../../lark/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We dressed up as pirates just for a lark.[↗](../../lark/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Stop larking about and line up\![↗](../../lark/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma is up with the lark every morning.[↗](../../lark/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I'm a lark, not a night owl — I like mornings.[↗](../../lark/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · «This homework lark is hard work,» said Dad.[↗](../../lark/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The boys were larking around in the pool.[↗](../../lark/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I used to be called a complete lark.[↗](../../lark/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **larva** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The young form of an insect (and some other animals, like frogs and fish) after it hatches from the egg and before it changes into an adult; it often looks like a worm, such as a caterpillar or a maggot.[↗](../../larva/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A caterpillar is the larva of a butterfly.[↗](../../larva/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The larva hatched from a tiny egg.[↗](../../larva/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mosquito larvae live in still water.[↗](../../larva/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The larva eats and grows before it becomes a pupa.[↗](../../larva/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Maggots are the larvae of flies.[↗](../../larva/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We drew the life cycle: egg, larva, pupa and adult.[↗](../../larva/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Ladybird larvae look like tiny spiky crocodiles.[↗](../../larva/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **larval** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Larval means to do with a larva, the young stage of an insect, frog or other animal before it changes into its adult form.[↗](../../larval/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A caterpillar is the larval stage of a butterfly.[↗](../../larval/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The larval stage of a frog is called a tadpole.[↗](../../larval/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mosquito larvae live in water during their larval stage.[↗](../../larval/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Larval beetles are often called grubs.[↗](../../larval/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Some insects spend years in their larval form.[↗](../../larval/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We drew the egg, larval, pupal and adult stages.[↗](../../larval/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **larynx** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (science) The voice box: the part at the top of the windpipe in the throat, which holds the vocal cords that vibrate to make sounds.[↗](../../larynx/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It also helps stop food going into the lungs when you swallow.[↗](../../larynx/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The larynx is also called the voice box.[↗](../../larynx/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Your vocal cords are inside your larynx.[↗](../../larynx/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · When you speak, air from your lungs makes the vocal cords in your larynx vibrate.[↗](../../larynx/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The Adam's apple is the front of the larynx.[↗](../../larynx/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She had laryngitis and could only whisper.[↗](../../larynx/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Put your fingers on your throat and feel your larynx buzz when you hum.[↗](../../larynx/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The larynx sits on top of the windpipe.[↗](../../larynx/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **lasagne** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Lasagne is an Italian dish made of flat sheets of pasta in layers with meat or vegetable sauce and cheese, baked in an oven.[↗](../../lasagne/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Lasagne is also the name of the wide flat pasta sheets themselves.[↗](../../lasagne/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We had lasagne for tea on Friday.[↗](../../lasagne/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum made a vegetable lasagne with spinach and cheese.[↗](../../lasagne/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandad cut the lasagne into eight equal pieces.[↗](../../lasagne/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Rock layers are stacked like a lasagne, with the oldest at the bottom.[↗](../../lasagne/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The lasagne was so hot that the cheese burnt my tongue.[↗](../../lasagne/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Our neighbours brought round a lasagne when the baby was born.[↗](../../lasagne/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · You need nine lasagne sheets for three layers.[↗](../../lasagne/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **laser** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A machine that makes a very narrow, strong beam of light of one colour.[↗](../../laser/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The beam itself.[↗](../../laser/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The shop scanner uses a laser to read barcodes.[↗](../../laser/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher pointed at the screen with a laser pointer.[↗](../../laser/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Never shine a laser in anyone's eyes.[↗](../../laser/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Doctors can fix eyes with lasers.[↗](../../laser/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We played laser tag at the party.[↗](../../laser/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A laser beam is very straight and narrow.[↗](../../laser/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **lash** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An eyelash: one of the small hairs growing on the edge of your eyelid.[↗](../../lash/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A hit with a whip, or the thin part of a whip.[↗](../../lash/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb) To hit hard and repeatedly, like rain or waves: «Rain lashed the windows».[↗](../../lash/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (verb) To tie things tightly with rope.[↗](../../lash/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (lash out) To suddenly attack or shout at someone in anger.[↗](../../lash/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* An eyelash fell onto my cheek.[↗](../../lash/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Rain lashed against the window all night.[↗](../../lash/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The sailors lashed the boxes to the deck.[↗](../../lash/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Waves lashed the rocks during the storm.[↗](../../lash/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · When he was upset, he lashed out at his friends.[↗](../../lash/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The horse's tail lashed from side to side.[↗](../../lash/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Long lashes protect a camel's eyes from sand.[↗](../../lash/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **lass** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal, Scotland and northern England) A lass is a girl or young woman.[↗](../../lass/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Lass is used as a friendly way to talk to a girl or woman, as in Thanks, lass.[↗](../../lass/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She's a clever lass.[↗](../../lass/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (UK dialect)[↗](../../lass/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Thanks, lass, that's very kind.[↗](../../lass/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The lads and lasses went to the dance.[↗](../../lass/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A bonny lass sang by the river.[↗](../../lass/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Scots)[↗](../../lass/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Our Sarah's a lovely lass.[↗](../../lass/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (northern England)[↗](../../lass/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Come here, lass, and tell me what happened.[↗](../../lass/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · And the lass whispered in his ear:[↗](../../lass/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **lassie** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (Scotland, Northern England, informal) A lassie is a girl or young woman.[↗](../../lassie/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (a name) Lassie is a famous brave collie dog in books, films and TV.[↗](../../lassie/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The wee lassie was playing on the beach (Scotland).[↗](../../lassie/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · «Come here, lassie!» called her granny.[↗](../../lassie/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Lassie the collie always saves the day.[↗](../../lassie/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The laddies and lassies danced at the ceilidh.[↗](../../lassie/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She's a fine lassie, that one.[↗](../../lassie/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **last** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Last means coming at the end, after all the others.[↗](../../last/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Last means the one just before this one, as in «last week».[↗](../../last/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To last is to go on for a time, or to stay good or useful.[↗](../../last/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «At last» means finally, after a long wait.[↗](../../last/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (casual) «Last» is used for being worst: «came dead last»; «last but not least» introduces the final one with respect.[↗](../../last/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* (casual) «Last thing I need» means I really do not want it; «famous last words» means that will go wrong.[↗](../../last/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 7:* (euphemism) «Breathed his last» and «his last days» gently speak of dying.[↗](../../last/#m7 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 8:* (formal) Exams say «final», «ultimate», «terminal», «preceding» (the one before), «previous», «endure» and «the duration».[↗](../../last/#m8 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Last week she sold 40 cakes.[↗](../../last/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · This week she sold 15 more than last week.[↗](../../last/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The food will last 5 days.[↗](../../last/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Z is the last letter of the alphabet.[↗](../../last/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He came last in the race.[↗](../../last/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The film lasted two hours.[↗](../../last/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · At last, the rain stopped.[↗](../../last/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Who ate the last cookie?[↗](../../last/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Last one to the gate is a rotten egg\![↗](../../last/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Last chance: give back my 2 dollars or I'm telling.[↗](../../last/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · In the preceding week, 40 units were sold; in the present week, 15 units in excess thereof.[↗](../../last/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") Compute the present week's sales.[↗](../../last/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma spent her last days at home with us.[↗](../../last/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Then at last he spoke passionately.[↗](../../last/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · This last paragraph is generally considered to be less ancient than the remainder of the treatise, and by another author.[↗](../../last/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../last/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · And Samekh-Tzadi-Resh-Shin, between the teeth and tongue, lain down and flattened.[↗](../../last/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") \[note 1: These last two words, שכובה ושטותה, are difficult to identify.[↗](../../last/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../last/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · This is the number of the Paths or Ways of Wisdom, which are added as a supplement.[↗](../../last/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") 32 is written in Hebrew by LB, Lamed and Beth, and these are the last and first letters of the Pentateuch.[↗](../../last/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../last/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") · At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like a basilisk.[↗](../../last/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.23.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../last/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") · I, the LORD, who am the first, and with the last am the same.[↗](../../last/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.41.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../last/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") · He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become master at the last.[↗](../../last/#x19 "tree and pragmatics") 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