insolently
part of speech
adverb
meaning for a pupil
Insolently means in a rude, cheeky and disrespectful way. tree →
sense in the lessons
Interpretation: Isaiah describes a society falling apart, where the young mock the old. Tradition takes this as a sign of a nation that has lost respect for elders and for God. In the primary lessons: in stories a character answers a leader with a sneer; in talk, a sneering or cheeky way of speaking
examples
- And the people shall oppress one another, every man his fellow, and every man his neighbour; the child shall behave insolently against the aged, and the base against the honourable, (Prophets ISA.3.5, JPS 1917) tree →
- He answered insolently and was sent to his room. tree →
- She smiled insolently at the referee. tree →
- The cat stared insolently at the dog. tree →
note
nothing for maths
Trees and pragmatics
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