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Paul the Apostle
Paul the Apostle /pɔːl ðə ˈəpɒstəl/
noun
-
(New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle
(
Apostle of the Gentiles
, Apostle Paul
, Paul
, Paul the Apostle
, Saint Paul
, Saul
, Saul of Tarsus
, St. Paul
)
(New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle
Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity
Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity
execration
execration /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/
noun
-
The object of cursing or detestation; that which is execrated
(
execration
)
the object of cursing or detestation; that which is execrated
-
An appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
(
execration
, condemnation
, curse
)
an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
-
Hate coupled with disgust
(
abhorrence
, abomination
, detestation
, execration
, loathing
, odium
)
hate coupled with disgust
unselfishness
unselfishness /ʌnˈsɛlfɪʃnɪs/
noun
-
(
)
The quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time, money or effort etc. for others
(
unselfishness
)
the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time, money or effort etc. for others
Rural people show more devotion and unselfishness than do their urban cousins
rural people show more devotion and unselfishness than do their urban cousins
-
Acting generously
(
generosity
, unselfishness
)
acting generously
bomber jacket
bomber jacket /ˈbɒmər ˈdʒækɪt/
noun
-
A jacket gathered into a band at the waist
(
bomber jacket
)
a jacket gathered into a band at the waist
He wore his bomber jacket, which was snug at the waist, on cooler days.
He wore his bomber jacket, which was snug at the waist, on cooler days.
