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**streptococcus** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (science, medicine) Streptococcus is a type of round bacteria that grow in chains.[↗](../../streptococcus/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") Some kinds live harmlessly in us; others cause illnesses such as strep throat, scarlet fever and some skin and ear infections.[↗](../../streptococcus/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Streptococcus bacteria look like chains of beads.[↗](../../streptococcus/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor tested for streptococcus with a throat swab.[↗](../../streptococcus/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Strep throat is caused by streptococcus.[↗](../../streptococcus/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Scarlet fever is caused by a kind of streptococcus.[↗](../../streptococcus/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Streptococci are passed on by coughs and sneezes.[↗](../../streptococcus/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Antibiotics can kill streptococcus bacteria.[↗](../../streptococcus/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **stress** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Stress is a feeling of worry and pressure when you have too much to do or something is hard.[↗](../../stress/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To stress something is to say it is very important.[↗](../../stress/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Stress in a word is saying one part louder or stronger, like «TA-ble».[↗](../../stress/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Stress is a force that pushes, pulls or presses on something.[↗](../../stress/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Tests can cause stress, but deep breaths help.[↗](../../stress/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She felt stressed because she was late.[↗](../../stress/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher stressed that we must wash our hands.[↗](../../stress/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · In «banana» the stress is on the middle part.[↗](../../stress/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Talk to someone if stress is making you feel bad.[↗](../../stress/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad was stressed out about the move.[↗](../../stress/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The bridge is built to take a lot of stress.[↗](../../stress/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't stress; we have plenty of time.[↗](../../stress/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **stressed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Stressed means feeling worried, tense and under pressure, like before a big test.[↗](../../stressed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A stressed part of a word is the syllable said more strongly, like PEN in «pencil».[↗](../../stressed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* If someone stressed something, they said it was very important.[↗](../../stressed/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Stressed can mean a material is under force or pressure, like a stressed beam.[↗](../../stressed/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I felt stressed before my spelling test.[↗](../../stressed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum gets stressed when we are late.[↗](../../stressed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Talking to a friend helps when you're stressed.[↗](../../stressed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad was stressed out about the move.[↗](../../stressed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In «banana», the middle syllable is stressed.[↗](../../stressed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher stressed that we must not run near the pool.[↗](../../stressed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Our cat gets stressed during fireworks.[↗](../../stressed/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · If you feel stressed, tell a grown-up you trust.[↗](../../stressed/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **stressful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Stressful describes something that makes you feel worried, tense or under pressure.[↗](../../stressful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A stressful day or situation is one with a lot of problems, rushing or hard things.[↗](../../stressful/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Tests can feel stressful, but practice helps.[↗](../../stressful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Moving to a new school is stressful.[↗](../../stressful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It was a stressful morning because we were late.[↗](../../stressful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Deep breaths help in a stressful situation.[↗](../../stressful/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Losing the dog was very stressful for the family.[↗](../../stressful/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Some people find crowds stressful.[↗](../../stressful/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Tell a trusted adult if school feels stressful.[↗](../../stressful/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **stretch** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To make something longer or wider by pulling it.[↗](../../stretch/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To push out your arms, legs or body as far as they go.[↗](../../stretch/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To spread over a distance or time.[↗](../../stretch/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "The beach stretches for miles."[↗](../../stretch/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* As a noun, an act of stretching, or a long piece of land, water, road or time.[↗](../../stretch/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Stretch your arms up high.[↗](../../stretch/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We stretch before every race.[↗](../../stretch/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The rubber band stretched and then snapped.[↗](../../stretch/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The desert stretches for hundreds of kilometres.[↗](../../stretch/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · That stretch of road is dangerous.[↗](../../stretch/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He slept for ten hours at a stretch.[↗](../../stretch/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Saying he caught a whale is stretching the truth.[↗](../../stretch/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And Karen stretched out her little foot.[↗](../../stretch/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.[↗](../../stretch/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.22.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../stretch/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · As valleys stretched out, as gardens by the river-side; as aloes planted of the LORD, as cedars beside the waters; (Torah NUM.24.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../stretch/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.[↗](../../stretch/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.8.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../stretch/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Or who stretched the line upon it?[↗](../../stretch/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.38.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../stretch/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And His hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?[↗](../../stretch/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.14.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../stretch/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · If thou set thy heart aright, and stretch out thy hands toward Him — (Writings JOB.11.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../stretch/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **stretchedst** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «stretchedst» means «you stretched», a form of «stretch».[↗](../../stretchedst/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* To make something longer or wider by pulling it.[↗](../../stretchedst/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Thou stretchedst out Thy right hand — the earth swallowed them.[↗](../../stretchedst/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.15.12, JPS 1917) **stretching** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Stretching means making your body or a part of it longer by reaching out arms and legs or pulling muscles gently.[↗](../../stretching/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Stretching something means pulling it so it gets longer or wider, like a rubber band.[↗](../../stretching/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Stretching means spreading over a distance or time: fields stretching to the hills.[↗](../../stretching/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Stretching yourself means doing something harder than usual to learn more.[↗](../../stretching/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We start PE by stretching our legs and arms.[↗](../../stretching/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat was stretching in the sunshine.[↗](../../stretching/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Stretching the rubber band too far will snap it.[↗](../../stretching/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The beach was stretching for miles.[↗](../../stretching/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Stretching after running stops your muscles getting stiff.[↗](../../stretching/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Saying you finished all your homework is stretching the truth.[↗](../../stretching/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · This maths problem is stretching my brain.[↗](../../stretching/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · There was a row stretching from the gate of the town up to the castle.[↗](../../stretching/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty; they shall behold a land stretching afar.[↗](../../stretching/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.33.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../stretching/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And he shall sweep through Judah overflowing as he passeth through he shall reach even to the neck; and the stretching out of his wings shall fill the breadth of thy land, O Immanuel.[↗](../../stretching/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.8.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../stretching/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **stretchy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Stretchy means able to stretch, to become longer or wider when you pull it, and often to go back to its shape after.[↗](../../stretchy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Rubber bands are stretchy.[↗](../../stretchy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I wear stretchy leggings for gymnastics.[↗](../../stretchy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Pizza cheese gets stretchy when it's hot.[↗](../../stretchy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Which material is the stretchiest?[↗](../../stretchy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The slime was gooey and stretchy.[↗](../../stretchy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Swimming costumes are made of stretchy fabric.[↗](../../stretchy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Bubble gum is stretchy when you chew it.[↗](../../stretchy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **strew** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To scatter things untidily over a surface.[↗](../../strew/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To be lying scattered over a place: leaves strewed the path.[↗](../../strew/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Toys were strewn all over the bedroom floor.[↗](../../strew/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The flower girl strewed petals along the aisle.[↗](../../strew/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Leaves strewed the path after the storm.[↗](../../strew/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The beach was strewn with seaweed and shells.[↗](../../strew/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't strew your clothes on the stairs.[↗](../../strew/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The kitchen was strewn with crumbs and plates.[↗](../../strew/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The little maiden strewed flowers in her path.[↗](../../strew/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And he took the calf which they had made, and burnt it with fire, and ground it to powder, and strewed it upon the water, and made the children of Israel drink of it.[↗](../../strew/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.32.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../strew/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And the woman took and spread the covering over the well's mouth, and strewed groats thereon; and nothing was known.[↗](../../strew/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2SA.17.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../strew/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **strewth** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (Australia, old-fashioned) a mild exclamation of surprise, shock or annoyance, from "God's truth".[↗](../../strewth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* "Strewth\![↗](../../strewth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") Look at the size of that spider!"[↗](../../strewth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Strewth, it's hot today.[↗](../../strewth/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · "Strewth, mate, you gave me a fright."[↗](../../strewth/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My Aussie grandpa says strewth when the cricket goes badly.[↗](../../strewth/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · "Strewth!" cried the farmer when the cows got out.[↗](../../strewth/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · You hear "strewth" in old Australian films.[↗](../../strewth/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **stricken** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Badly affected by something bad, such as illness, sadness or disaster: a stricken ship, a grief-stricken family.[↗](../../stricken/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Showing great shock or pain: a stricken face.[↗](../../stricken/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (in compounds) panic-stricken, terror-stricken, poverty-stricken, grief-stricken.[↗](../../stricken/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* Affected or weighed down by age or grief; in "well stricken in age" it means far advanced in years.[↗](../../stricken/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Rescue boats went out to the stricken ship.[↗](../../stricken/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The grief-stricken family held each other.[↗](../../stricken/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Toad was panic-stricken at the sound of the police.[↗](../../stricken/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Aid was sent to the flood-stricken villages.[↗](../../stricken/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She gave him a stricken look.[↗](../../stricken/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The poverty-stricken children had no shoes.[↗](../../stricken/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The stricken plane landed safely.[↗](../../stricken/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Our poor man was stricken with fear and threw himself on the ground.[↗](../../stricken/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And Abraham was old, well stricken in age; and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.[↗](../../stricken/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.24.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../stricken/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Now Abraham and Sarah were old, and well stricken in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. — (Torah GEN.18.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../stricken/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · On what part will ye yet be stricken, seeing ye stray away more and more?[↗](../../stricken/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.1.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../stricken/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · NOW KING David was old and stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he could get no heat.[↗](../../stricken/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.1.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../stricken/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Therefore shall Moab wail for Moab, every one shall wail; for the sweet cakes of Kir-hareseth shall ye mourn, sorely stricken.[↗](../../stricken/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.16.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../stricken/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And Abraham was old, well stricken in age; and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.[↗](../../stricken/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.24.1, JPS 1917) · Seeing Pinocchio so grief-stricken, she asked him anxiously:[↗](../../stricken/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (The Adventures of Pinocchio) · Now Abraham and Sarah were old, and well stricken in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. —[↗](../../stricken/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.18.11, JPS 1917) **strict** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A strict person makes people obey rules and does not allow bad behaviour.[↗](../../strict/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A strict rule must be obeyed exactly.[↗](../../strict/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Strict means exact and careful: «in strict order», «a strict vegetarian».[↗](../../strict/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Our teacher is strict but fair.[↗](../../strict/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My parents are strict about bedtime.[↗](../../strict/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · There are strict rules about phones in class.[↗](../../strict/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The pool has a strict no-running rule.[↗](../../strict/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She is a strict vegetarian and eats no meat at all.[↗](../../strict/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Line up in strict order of height.[↗](../../strict/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The coach is strict with players who are late.[↗](../../strict/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · There was a strict rule against turning round until one gave the signal, when all turned at once.[↗](../../strict/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **strictly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Strictly means in a firm way that makes sure rules are followed exactly.[↗](../../strictly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Strictly means completely or exactly, with no exceptions, like «strictly forbidden».[↗](../../strictly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «Strictly speaking» means if you are very exact about the meaning.[↗](../../strictly/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Running by the pool is strictly forbidden.[↗](../../strictly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The rules are strictly followed in the lab.[↗](../../strictly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · This area is strictly for staff only.[↗](../../strictly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Strictly speaking, a spider is not an insect.[↗](../../strictly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Our coach treats everyone strictly but fairly.[↗](../../strictly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In maths, 5 is strictly greater than 3.[↗](../../strictly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The museum strictly bans flash photos.[↗](../../strictly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Now the Mice kept more strictly at home than ever.[↗](../../strictly/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **strictness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Strictness is being strict: making people follow rules exactly and not allowing bad behaviour.[↗](../../strictness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Strictness can also mean being exact and precise, like the strictness of a rule or a meaning.[↗](../../strictness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The new teacher was known for her strictness.[↗](../../strictness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The strictness of the school uniform rules surprised us.[↗](../../strictness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad's strictness about bedtime annoys my brother.[↗](../../strictness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Her strictness came from wanting us to be safe.[↗](../../strictness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The coach's strictness made the team work harder.[↗](../../strictness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Some parents mix strictness with lots of kindness.[↗](../../strictness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The strictness of the exam rules meant no phones at all.[↗](../../strictness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **stride** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To stride is to walk with long, quick, confident steps.[↗](../../stride/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A stride is one long step, or the length of a step.[↗](../../stride/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «Make strides» or «make great strides» means to make good progress, to get better.[↗](../../stride/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «Take it in your stride» means to deal with a problem calmly.[↗](../../stride/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He strode across the playground.[↗](../../stride/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The giant took huge strides.[↗](../../stride/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Measure the classroom in strides.[↗](../../stride/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Her stride is longer than mine.[↗](../../stride/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · You've made great strides in maths this year.[↗](../../stride/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She took the bad news in her stride.[↗](../../stride/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The runner got into her stride after the first lap.[↗](../../stride/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · In two strides he reached the door.[↗](../../stride/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **strife** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Strife is angry fighting, quarrelling or struggle between people or groups.[↗](../../strife/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The two families lived in strife for years.[↗](../../strife/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · There was peace after the strife ended.[↗](../../strife/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Strife came to the village when the brothers fought.[↗](../../strife/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The king ended the strife between the tribes.[↗](../../strife/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife?[↗](../../strife/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.1.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../strife/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram's cattle and the herdmen of Lot's cattle.[↗](../../strife/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.13.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../strife/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · And Abram said unto Lot: 'Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we are brethren.[↗](../../strife/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.13.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../strife/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Hatred stirreth up strifes; but love covereth all transgressions.[↗](../../strife/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.10.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../strife/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · A froward man soweth strife; and a whisperer separateth familiar friends.[↗](../../strife/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.16.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../strife/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The lot causeth strife to cease, and parteth asunder the contentious.[↗](../../strife/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.18.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../strife/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **strike** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To strike is to hit something hard: «lightning struck the tree».[↗](../../strike/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A clock strikes when it rings to show the hour.[↗](../../strike/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To strike a match is to rub it to make a flame.[↗](../../strike/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A strike is when workers stop working to ask for better pay or conditions.[↗](../../strike/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* In bowling a strike knocks all the pins down; in baseball it is a missed or bad swing.[↗](../../strike/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* An idea strikes you when you suddenly think of it.[↗](../../strike/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 7:* To strike a name out of a list is to cross it off.[↗](../../strike/#m7 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The clock strikes 3 times at 3 o'clock.[↗](../../strike/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · How many times does the clock strike from 1 to 4 o'clock?[↗](../../strike/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He scored 2 strikes in bowling.[↗](../../strike/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The clock takes 6 seconds to strike 4 times.[↗](../../strike/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Lightning struck the old oak tree.[↗](../../strike/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The bus drivers are on strike today.[↗](../../strike/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Only grown-ups should strike matches.[↗](../../strike/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · It struck me that I had left my lunch at home.[↗](../../strike/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Strike me out of thy list.[↗](../../strike/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · and the border shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain; and the border shall go down, and shall strike upon the slope of the sea of Chinnereth eastward; (Torah NUM.34.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../strike/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · If he flee from the iron weapon, the bow of brass shall strike him through.[↗](../../strike/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.20.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../strike/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And now all the carved work thereof together they strike down with hatchet and hammers.[↗](../../strike/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.74.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../strike/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · To punish also the righteous is not good, nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.[↗](../../strike/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.17.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../strike/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) … [102](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/102/) **103** [104](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/104/) … [127](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/127/) - ← previous: [page 102](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/102/) - next →: [page 104](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/104/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)