recline

verb (reclines, reclined, reclining)

«recline» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

To lean or lie back in a relaxed way, often resting on something. tree →

In the lessons

in stories, a person or animal lying down comfortably on grass, a bed or cushions

Examples

Grandad likes to recline in his armchair after lunch. tree →
The cat reclined on the warm rug. tree →
She reclined against a pile of cushions and read. tree →

Note

nothing for maths.

In Jewish tradition

In Jeremiah, Israel is said to recline under every green tree, a picture of worshipping idols on high places. This is called playing the harlot, meaning being unfaithful to God.

Interpretation. Abraham offers his three guests a place to rest under the tree. Abraham's welcome of the travelers is held up by tradition as the model of hospitality. Jeremiah's verse is read as the opposite: people resting under trees to worship idols and leaving God.

Examples

Let now a little water be fetched, and wash your feet, and recline yourselves under the tree. (Torah GEN.18.4, JPS 1917) tree →
For of old time I have broken thy yoke, and burst thy bands, and thou saidst: 'I will not transgress'; upon every high hill and under every leafy tree thou didst recline, playing the harlot. (Prophets JER.2.20, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «recline» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«recline» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «recline» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«recline» in the Judaism dictionary on Mova free.

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