--- title: P — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 54 description: The 1498 words of the English dictionary under P, 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/P/page/54/) [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/) / P # P — The English dictionary · page 54 [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:* Preparation is getting ready for something or making something ready.[↗](../../preparation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Preparations are the things you do to get ready for an event.[↗](../../preparation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A preparation is a mixture made for a use, like a medicine or cream.[↗](../../preparation/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Preparation for the test starts this week.[↗](../../preparation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Preparation time: 15 minutes.[↗](../../preparation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") Cooking time: 20 minutes.[↗](../../preparation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We made preparations for the party.[↗](../../preparation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Good preparation helps you feel calm.[↗](../../preparation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The class rehearsed in preparation for the play.[↗](../../preparation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Without preparation, the trip went badly.[↗](../../preparation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A preparation of herbs was used as medicine.[↗](../../preparation/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · If preparation takes 15 minutes and cooking 25, the meal takes 40 minutes.[↗](../../preparation/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · So he went back to his hut, and at once set about his preparations.[↗](../../preparation/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · the founder of the concealed and fundamental ideas of holiness and of their stages of preparation.[↗](../../preparation/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../preparation/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · The Fourteenth Path is the Illuminating Intelligence, and is so called because it is itself that CHASHMAL which is the founder of the concealed and fundamental ideas of holiness and of their stages of preparation.[↗](../../preparation/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../preparation/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · The Twentieth Path is the Intelligence of Will, and is so called because it is the means of preparation of all and each created being, and by this intelligence the existence of the Primordial Wisdom becomes known.[↗](../../preparation/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../preparation/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · The preparations of the heart are man's, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.[↗](../../preparation/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.16.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../preparation/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And they were there with David three days, eating and drinking; for their brethren had made preparation for them.[↗](../../preparation/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 1CH.12.40, JPS 1917)[↗](../../preparation/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · The shield of his mighty men is made red, the valiant men are in scarlet; the chariots are fire of steel in the day of his preparation, and the cypress spears are made to quiver.[↗](../../preparation/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets NAM.2.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../preparation/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **prepare** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To prepare is to make something ready to use.[↗](../../prepare/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To get yourself ready for something that will happen, like a test or a trip.[↗](../../prepare/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To make food ready to eat.[↗](../../prepare/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We prepared for the spelling test.[↗](../../prepare/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad is preparing dinner.[↗](../../prepare/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Prepare your materials before you start the experiment.[↗](../../prepare/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The town prepared for the storm.[↗](../../prepare/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Be prepared and take a raincoat.[↗](../../prepare/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · I am not prepared to give up.[↗](../../prepare/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She prepared a talk about volcanoes.[↗](../../prepare/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · When he got there he began to prepare a grave.[↗](../../prepare/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · According to the number that ye may prepare, so shall ye do for every one according to their number.[↗](../../prepare/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.15.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prepare/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And Balaam said unto Balak: 'Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven bullocks and seven rams.'[↗](../../prepare/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.23.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prepare/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · and wine for the drink-offering, the fourth part of a hin, shalt thou prepare with the burnt-offering or for the sacrifice, for each lamb.[↗](../../prepare/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.15.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prepare/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay; (Writings JOB.27.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prepare/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Without my fault, they run and prepare themselves; awake Thou to help me, and behold.[↗](../../prepare/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.59.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prepare/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Thy flock settled therein; Thou didst prepare in Thy goodness for the poor, O God.[↗](../../prepare/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.68.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prepare/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **prepared** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Prepared means ready for something: «I am prepared for the test.».[↗](../../prepared/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Prepared means made ready earlier: «a prepared speech».[↗](../../prepared/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «Prepared to» means willing to do something: «I'm prepared to help.».[↗](../../prepared/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* It is also the past form of «prepare»: to get something ready.[↗](../../prepared/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Be prepared: always carry water on a hike.[↗](../../prepared/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She was well prepared for the exam.[↗](../../prepared/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad prepared dinner while we laid the table.[↗](../../prepared/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Are you prepared to say sorry?[↗](../../prepared/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Come to class prepared with a pencil and ruler.[↗](../../prepared/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The town was prepared for the storm.[↗](../../prepared/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We prepared a poster for the science fair.[↗](../../prepared/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · So he prepared a great and gleeful feast.[↗](../../prepared/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And she gave the savoury food and the bread, which she had prepared, into the hand of her son Jacob.[↗](../../prepared/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.27.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prepared/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Behold, I send an angel before thee, to keep thee by the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.[↗](../../prepared/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.23.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prepared/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And God met Balaam; and he said unto Him: 'I have prepared the seven altars, and I have offered up a bullock and a ram on every altar.'[↗](../../prepared/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.23.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prepared/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.[↗](../../prepared/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.19.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prepared/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai.[↗](../../prepared/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings EST.7.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prepared/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And some of the sons of the priests prepared the confection of the spices.[↗](../../prepared/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 1CH.9.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prepared/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **preparest** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «preparest» means «you prepare», a form of «prepare».[↗](../../preparest/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* To prepare is to make something ready to use.[↗](../../preparest/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And when thou preparest a bullock for a burnt-offering, or for a sacrifice, in fulfilment of a vow clearly uttered, or for peace-offerings unto the LORD;[↗](../../preparest/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.15.8, JPS 1917) **prepayment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (money) A prepayment is money you pay before you get something, instead of afterwards.[↗](../../prepayment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It can also mean paying back part of a loan early, before it is due.[↗](../../prepayment/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Prepayment is required, so you must pay when you book.[↗](../../prepayment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our flat has a prepayment meter for the electricity.[↗](../../prepayment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum topped up the prepayment card at the shop.[↗](../../prepayment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The trip costs £60; after a £20 prepayment we still owe £40.[↗](../../prepayment/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Some restaurants ask for a prepayment for big parties.[↗](../../prepayment/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Prepayment means you pay first and get the item later.[↗](../../prepayment/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · My phone works on prepayment, so I buy credit before I use it.[↗](../../prepayment/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **preposition** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A preposition is a small word that shows how a noun or pronoun is linked to other words, often telling where, when or how: in, on, under, behind, after, with, by, to, from.[↗](../../preposition/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal, rare) A preposition can also mean an idea put forward, but this is very rare; usually «proposition» is used.[↗](../../preposition/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* «Under» is a preposition in «under the bed».[↗](../../preposition/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Circle all the prepositions in the sentence.[↗](../../preposition/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The ball rolled behind the sofa.[↗](../../preposition/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We have PE after lunch.[↗](../../preposition/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · «In», «on» and «at» are tricky prepositions of time.[↗](../../preposition/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The book is between the two boxes.[↗](../../preposition/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Use a preposition to say where the treasure is hidden.[↗](../../preposition/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She walked across the bridge.[↗](../../preposition/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **prerogative** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A special right that belongs to a person or group because of who they are or their job: «It is the judge's prerogative to decide.».[↗](../../prerogative/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (law, UK history) Royal prerogative: powers that belong to the king or queen and the government acting for them.[↗](../../prerogative/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (everyday, a bit formal) Your own choice that nobody else can make for you: «It's your prerogative to change your mind.».[↗](../../prerogative/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* In the past, starting a war was the king's prerogative.[↗](../../prerogative/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It is the referee's prerogative to stop the match.[↗](../../prerogative/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Choosing the class trip is the head teacher's prerogative.[↗](../../prerogative/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · «It's my prerogative to change my mind,» said my sister.[↗](../../prerogative/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The royal prerogative is now mostly used by government ministers.[↗](../../prerogative/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Parents have the prerogative to choose their children's school.[↗](../../prerogative/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · This direct emanation from his own self, justly his favourite child, his better and purer counterpart, received from him several important prerogatives.[↗](../../prerogative/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **presbyter** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (church) An elder or leader of a local church in the early Christian Church.[↗](../../presbyter/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (church) In some churches, a priest; in Presbyterian churches, an elder who helps lead the congregation.[↗](../../presbyter/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* In the early Church, presbyters cared for the believers in each town.[↗](../../presbyter/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The Bible says Paul met the presbyters of the church in Ephesus.[↗](../../presbyter/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our church is Presbyterian, which means it is led by elders.[↗](../../presbyter/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A presbyter helped the bishop with services.[↗](../../presbyter/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The new presbyter was ordained on Sunday.[↗](../../presbyter/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In some churches the word presbyter means the same as priest.[↗](../../presbyter/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **presbyterian** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (church) Presbyterian describes Protestant churches that are run by elders (presbyters) chosen by the members, not by bishops; the Church of Scotland is Presbyterian.[↗](../../presbyterian/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A Presbyterian is a member of such a church.[↗](../../presbyterian/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Church of Scotland is a Presbyterian church.[↗](../../presbyterian/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our Presbyterian minister preaches a short sermon.[↗](../../presbyterian/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My gran is a Presbyterian from Belfast.[↗](../../presbyterian/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Presbyterian churches are led by elders, not bishops.[↗](../../presbyterian/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The Presbyterian kirk has white walls and clear windows.[↗](../../presbyterian/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In Korea there are many big Presbyterian churches.[↗](../../presbyterian/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **prescribe** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* When a doctor prescribes a medicine, they say officially which medicine you should take, how much and how often.[↗](../../prescribe/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) To say officially what must be done; to set a rule.[↗](../../prescribe/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* The rules prescribe a uniform.[↗](../../prescribe/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The doctor prescribed some cream for my rash.[↗](../../prescribe/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Take the medicine exactly as prescribed.[↗](../../prescribe/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She was prescribed 2 tablets a day for 7 days — how many tablets is that?[↗](../../prescribe/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Never take medicine prescribed for someone else.[↗](../../prescribe/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The vet prescribed drops for the cat's eyes.[↗](../../prescribe/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The rules prescribe a time limit of one hour.[↗](../../prescribe/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Use the prescribed method to solve the equation.[↗](../../prescribe/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor prescribed rest and plenty of water.[↗](../../prescribe/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · A Fox asked him, “How can you pretend to prescribe for others, when you are unable to heal your own lame gait and wrinkled skin?”[↗](../../prescribe/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · unto a hundred talents of silver, and to a hundred measures of wheat, and to a hundred baths of wine, and to a hundred baths of oil, and salt without prescribing how much.[↗](../../prescribe/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings EZR.7.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prescribe/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **prescribed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Of a doctor: told a patient to take a medicine or treatment and wrote it down.[↗](../../prescribed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Set by a rule or authority: the prescribed method, the prescribed books.[↗](../../prescribed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The doctor prescribed antibiotics for my ear infection.[↗](../../prescribed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Take the tablets as prescribed.[↗](../../prescribed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Never take medicine prescribed for someone else.[↗](../../prescribed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She was prescribed glasses for reading.[↗](../../prescribed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Answer in the prescribed time of one hour.[↗](../../prescribed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The exam lists the prescribed books.[↗](../../prescribed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The young man wandered up and down the narrow paths, as well as the prescribed limits would allow; the clock struck six; without was heard the horn of a post-boy.[↗](../../prescribed/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And prescribed for it My decree, and set bars and doors, (Writings JOB.38.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prescribed/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Then said I: 'Lo, I am come with the roll of a book which is prescribed for me; (Writings PSA.40.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prescribed/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **prescription** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (health) A prescription is a note from a doctor (GP) saying which medicine a patient needs, which you take to a chemist or pharmacy to get it.[↗](../../prescription/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The medicine itself, given on a doctor's order, can be called a prescription.[↗](../../prescription/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) A prescription is a firm rule or piece of advice about what should be done.[↗](../../prescription/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The doctor wrote me a prescription for ear drops.[↗](../../prescription/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum took the prescription to the chemist.[↗](../../prescription/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · These tablets are only available on prescription.[↗](../../prescription/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandpa has a repeat prescription every month.[↗](../../prescription/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Never take medicine from someone else's prescription.[↗](../../prescription/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · My new prescription glasses make the board clear.[↗](../../prescription/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **presence** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Presence is being in a place.[↗](../../presence/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "your presence is requested at the meeting" means please come.[↗](../../presence/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In the presence of someone means with them there.[↗](../../presence/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "don't swear in the presence of children".[↗](../../presence/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A presence is a person or thing you can feel is there, sometimes one you cannot see.[↗](../../presence/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "she felt a strange presence in the room".[↗](../../presence/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Presence (or stage presence) is a strong, confident way of standing and speaking that makes people notice you.[↗](../../presence/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The test shows the presence of starch in the bread.[↗](../../presence/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Your presence at the party made it special.[↗](../../presence/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He kept calm in the presence of danger.[↗](../../presence/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She felt a strange presence in the dark attic.[↗](../../presence/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · There was a large police presence at the match.[↗](../../presence/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Quick presence of mind saved the boy from falling.[↗](../../presence/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The actor has great stage presence.[↗](../../presence/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · For a time he seemed unconscious of their presence.[↗](../../presence/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from the presence of Pharaoh.[↗](../../presence/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.47.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../presence/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And He said: 'My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.'[↗](../../presence/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.33.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../presence/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And all the congregation of the children of Israel departed from the presence of Moses.[↗](../../presence/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.35.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../presence/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence.[↗](../../presence/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings NEH.2.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../presence/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Serve the LORD with gladness; come before His presence with singing.[↗](../../presence/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.100.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../presence/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · When mine enemies are turned back, they stumble and perish at Thy presence; (Writings PSA.9.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../presence/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **present** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A present is a gift you give someone, for example on a birthday.[↗](../../present/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Present means being here, in this place: «present in class».[↗](../../present/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The present is now, this time, not the past or the future.[↗](../../present/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To present (pre-ZENT) is to give something formally, or to show and talk about something to a group.[↗](../../present/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* In grammar, the present tense tells about now: «I walk».[↗](../../present/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She got 7 presents for her birthday.[↗](../../present/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · 23 pupils are present today and 4 are absent.[↗](../../present/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Each present costs 5 dollars.[↗](../../present/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · His present age is 9; how old will he be in 5 years?[↗](../../present/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We each presented our project to the class.[↗](../../present/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The head teacher presented the prizes.[↗](../../present/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · «I play» is in the present tense.[↗](../../present/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · At present, the shop is closed.[↗](../../present/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Wrap the present in bright paper.[↗](../../present/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · "Take it pray, as a present!"[↗](../../present/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And the burnt-offering was presented; and he offered it according to the ordinance.[↗](../../present/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.9.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../present/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And from among his brethren he took five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh.[↗](../../present/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.47.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../present/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And if his offering be a goat, then he shall present it before the LORD.[↗](../../present/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.3.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../present/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And the Moabites became servants to David, and brought presents.[↗](../../present/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2SA.8.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../present/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.[↗](../../present/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.46.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../present/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.[↗](../../present/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.17.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../present/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) … 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