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weariness

noun (no plural)

«weariness» 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

Weariness is the feeling of being very tired and worn out. tree →

In the lessons

the tiredness that creeps into a body after long work, long walking or long worry

Examples

  • Weariness crept into my limbs. tree →
  • A weariness took possession of her. tree →
  • The Hunter slept off his weariness. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Ecclesiastes uses it to show that life under the sun is wearying. Tradition reads the book as asking what lasting value there is beyond such toil. In the primary lessons: the tiredness that creeps into a body after long work, long walking or long worry

Examples

  • All things toil to weariness; man cannot utter it, the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing. (Writings ECC.1.8, JPS 1917) tree →
  • And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. (Writings ECC.12.12, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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