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title: D — The Judaism dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 4
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# D — The Judaism dictionary · page 4

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- [distress](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/distress/) — Great worry, sadness or pain. — 22 sentences
- [distressed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/distressed/) — Very upset, worried or in pain. — 19 sentences
- [distribute](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/distribute/) — To give or share things out among a number of people. — 18 sentences
- [distributed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/distributed/) — Distributed means given out or shared among people or places. — 18 sentences
- [distribution](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/distribution/) — Distribution is the act of giving or sharing things out among people or places. — 14 sentences
- [district](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/district/) — A district is an area of a town, city or country, often with its own name or purpose. — 16 sentences
- [ditch](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/ditch/) — A ditch is a long narrow hole dug in the ground, often along a road or field for water. — 18 sentences
- [diver](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/diver/) — A diver is a person who swims underwater, often with special breathing equipment, to explore, work or rescue. — 16 sentences
- [diverge](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/diverge/) — When roads, lines or paths diverge, they go in different directions from the same point. — 11 sentences
- [diverse](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/diverse/) — Made up of many different kinds of people or things, as in «a diverse class». — 20 sentences
- [diversion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/diversion/) — A different route that traffic must take when a road is closed. — 13 sentences
- [divide](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/divide/) — To divide is to split a number or amount into equal parts or groups; it is the operation ÷. — 24 sentences
- [divination](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/divination/) — Trying to find out about the future or hidden things by special or magical means, such as reading cards, stars or tea leaves. — 20 sentences
- [divinatory](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/divinatory/) — Having to do with divination, which is trying to learn the future or hidden things. — 3 sentences
- [divine](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/divine/) — Divine means of God or a god, or coming from God, as in "divine love" or "divine help". — 23 sentences
- [diviner](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/diviner/) — A person who claims to find hidden things or to foretell the future. — 9 sentences
- [division](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/division/) — Division is sharing or grouping into equal parts. 12 divided by 3 is 4. — 26 sentences
- [divorce](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/divorce/) — The legal ending of a marriage, so the husband and wife are no longer married. — 17 sentences
- [divorcement](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/divorcement/) — The act of divorcing, or the ending of a marriage. — 5 sentences
- [dizziness](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dizziness/) — Dizziness is the feeling that you or the things around you are spinning, or that you might fall. — 13 sentences
- [dj](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dj/) — A DJ, short for disc jockey, is a person who plays recorded music for people at a party, club or on the radio. — 11 sentences
- [do](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/do/) — To do is to carry out an action: do your homework. — 36 sentences
- [docile](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/docile/) — Quiet, calm and easy to control or teach. — 8 sentences
- [doctrinal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/doctrinal/) — Having to do with a doctrine, a belief taught by a religion or group. — 1 sentences
- [doctrine](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/doctrine/) — A belief or set of beliefs taught by a church or religion, such as the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. — 19 sentences
- [document](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/document/) — noun. — 15 sentences
- [dodo](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dodo/) — The dodo was a large, plump bird that could not fly and lived only on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean; it became extinct after… — 14 sentences
- [doe](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/doe/) — A doe is a female deer. — 13 sentences
- [doer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/doer/) — A person who does something; often used in compounds such as evil-doer. — 8 sentences
- [dog](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dog/) — A dog is an animal kept as a pet or for work that barks and wags its tail. A dog has 4 legs. — 34 sentences
- [dogma](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dogma/) — A belief that a group says must be accepted as true. — 3 sentences
- [doings](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/doings/) — Doings are the things a person does or has done, their actions, often ones that get judged as good or bad: the doings of a naughty goblin. — 15 sentences
- [doleful](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/doleful/) — Very sad and gloomy, looking or sounding miserable. — 11 sentences
- [domain](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/domain/) — A domain is an area of land that a king, lord or person owns or rules. — 20 sentences
- [dominion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dominion/) — Power or control over people, land or things: «have dominion over». — 23 sentences
- [door](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/door/) — A door is a part of a wall that opens and closes so people can go in and out of a room, house or car. — 25 sentences
- [doorkeeper](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/doorkeeper/) — A doorkeeper is a person whose job is to guard a door, check who comes in and go out, and open the door for people. — 10 sentences
- [dot](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dot/) — A dot is a very small round mark. — 20 sentences
- [double](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/double/) — To double is to make or become two times as many or as much. — 26 sentences
- [doubt](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/doubt/) — A feeling of not being sure if something is true or will happen. — 21 sentences
- [doubtful](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/doubtful/) — If you are doubtful about something, you are not sure it is true or that it will happen. — 15 sentences
- [doubtless](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/doubtless/) — Doubtless means certainly, or very probably, as far as one can tell: they will doubtless arrive soon. — 9 sentences
- [dough](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dough/) — A thick soft mixture of flour, water and other things, for making bread, pizza, pastry or biscuits before baking. — 23 sentences
- [dove](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dove/) — A dove is a pale grey or white bird of the pigeon family that coos. — 25 sentences
- [down](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/down/) — Down means toward a lower place. You walk down the stairs. — 39 sentences
- [downfall](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/downfall/) — A sudden fall, ruin or loss of power or success. — 3 sentences
- [downward](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/downward/) — Downward means moving or pointing towards a lower place. — 15 sentences
- [downwards](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/downwards/) — Downwards means towards a lower place or position. — 12 sentences
- [dowry](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dowry/) — money, goods or land that a bride's family gave to her when she married. — 10 sentences
- [dp](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dp/) — meaningless letters caused by a scanning error in the text, not a real word. — 3 sentences
- [drag](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/drag/) — To drag something means to pull it along the ground, often because it is heavy. — 21 sentences
- [dragging](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dragging/) — Pulling something heavy along the ground with effort. — 15 sentences
- [dragon](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dragon/) — A dragon is a made-up creature in stories, usually a huge lizard-like monster with wings and claws that can breathe fire. — 24 sentences
- [drain](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/drain/) — To drain is to let water or another liquid flow out of something. — 23 sentences
- [draught](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/draught/) — A current of cold air coming into a room. — 15 sentences
- [draw](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/draw/) — To draw means to make a picture or shape with a pencil, pen or crayon. — 27 sentences
- [drawer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/drawer/) — A drawer is a box in a table, desk or cupboard that slides in and out, for keeping things. — 18 sentences
- [drawing](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/drawing/) — A drawing is a picture made with a pencil, pen or crayon, mostly with lines. — 13 sentences
- [drawn](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/drawn/) — Drawn is a form of draw: to make a picture with a pencil or pen. — 25 sentences
- [dread](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dread/) — To feel very worried or afraid about something that is going to happen. — 23 sentences
- [dreaded](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dreaded/) — Feared very much; something people do not want to happen or face. — 15 sentences
- [dreadful](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dreadful/) — Very bad or unpleasant. — 20 sentences
- [dream](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dream/) — A dream is a set of pictures, thoughts and feelings that happen in your mind while you sleep. — 24 sentences
- [dregs](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dregs/) — the last thick bits left at the bottom of a drink. — 7 sentences
- [dress](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dress/) — A piece of clothing that covers the body from the shoulders down to the legs, in one piece, often worn by girls and women. — 27 sentences
- [dried](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dried/) — Made dry by taking away water or wetness. — 24 sentences
- [drink](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/drink/) — To drink is to take water, milk, juice or another liquid into your mouth and swallow it. — 24 sentences
- [drinker](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/drinker/) — A person who drinks something, here someone who drinks a lot of wine. — 3 sentences
- [drip](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/drip/) — To drip means to fall in small drops, or to let drops fall. A dripping tap lets out water drop by drop. — 15 sentences
- [drive](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/drive/) — To drive is to make a car, bus or truck go and steer it. — 28 sentences
- [driven](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/driven/) — Driven is a form of drive: to make a car, bus or train move and steer it. — 25 sentences
- [driver](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/driver/) — A person who drives a car, bus, truck or train. — 18 sentences
- [drooping](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/drooping/) — Hanging or bending down, especially because of weakness, tiredness or lack of water, as in «drooping flowers». — 11 sentences
- [drop](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/drop/) — To drop is to let something fall from your hand; what you drop is lost to you. — 28 sentences
- [dropping](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dropping/) — Dropping means letting something fall, or falling. — 18 sentences
- [dross](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dross/) — The waste scum that rises when metal is melted and that is thrown away. — 7 sentences
- [drought](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/drought/) — A long period of time with little or no rain, so the land becomes very dry and water is scarce. — 19 sentences
- [drove](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/drove/) — Drove is the past of drive: yesterday he drove the car. — 23 sentences
- [drown](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/drown/) — To drown means to die because you are under water and cannot breathe. — 14 sentences
- [drowsiness](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/drowsiness/) — Drowsiness is the feeling of being sleepy and only half awake, with heavy eyelids. — 10 sentences
- [drunk](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/drunk/) — Drunk is the past participle of «drink»: «I have drunk my milk». — 21 sentences
- [drunkard](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/drunkard/) — A drunkard is a person who drinks too much alcohol again and again, so that they are often drunk. — 11 sentences
- [drunken](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/drunken/) — Drunk, or often drunk: affected by too much alcohol. — 18 sentences
- [drunkenness](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/drunkenness/) — Drunkenness is the state of being drunk, when a person has had too much alcohol and cannot think or walk properly. — 8 sentences
- [dry](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dry/) — Not wet; with no water. — 32 sentences
- [duad](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/duad/) — the number two, or a group of two. — 4 sentences
- [dual](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dual/) — Having two parts, uses or sides; double. — 11 sentences
- [dualism](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dualism/) — the belief that the world is made of two opposite forces or parts. — 6 sentences
- [duality](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/duality/) — the state of being two, or having two parts. — 6 sentences
- [duce](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/duce/) — a broken fragment of a word, part of "produced", caused by a printing break. — 3 sentences
- [due](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/due/) — Due means expected or needing to happen at a certain time, like a library book that is due back on Friday or a baby due next month. — 26 sentences
- [duke](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/duke/) — A duke is a man of the highest rank of the nobility below a prince, in Britain and some other countries; he has a title such as "the Duke… — 12 sentences
- [dull](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dull/) — Dull means boring, not interesting or exciting. — 20 sentences
- [dumb](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dumb/) — In everyday talk, especially in the USA, dumb means stupid or silly, and it is a rude word for a person. — 19 sentences
- [dung](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dung/) — Dung is the solid waste, or poo, of animals, especially large animals like cows, horses and elephants. — 21 sentences
- [dungeon](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dungeon/) — A dark prison room, often underground, in a castle. — 19 sentences
- [dunghill](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dunghill/) — A dunghill is a heap of animal dung and rotting waste kept outside a farm. — 9 sentences
- [duodecimal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/duodecimal/) — Based on the number twelve, counting in twelves. — 3 sentences
- [duplicity](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/duplicity/) — Being double, having two forms; (also) lying or deceit, but here it means having two sounds. — 3 sentences
- [dura](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/D/dura/) — The name of a plain in Babylon where King Nebuchadnezzar set up a giant gold statue. — 3 sentences

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