epistle
To write in, or in the form of, a letterTo write (something) in, or in the form of, a letter.
» Calvin put the eighth chapter of the Epistle to the Romans as the basis of his theory of predestination.
В основу своей теории о предопределении Кальвин положил восьмую главу послания к Римлянам. — Ivanovb
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5 senses(humorous, literary, transitive)To write (something) in, or in the form of, a letter.
(rare, transitive)To write (something) as an introduction or preface to a literary work; also, to provide (a literary work) with an introduction or preface.
(humorous, intransitive, literary)To write a letter.
(humorous, intransitive, literary)To communicate with someone through a letter.
(archaic, humorous, literary, transitive)To write a letter to (someone).
Examples
1 sentencesCalvin put the eighth chapter of the Epistle to the Romans as the basis of his theory of predestination.
ruВ основу своей теории о предопределении Кальвин положил восьмую главу послания к Римлянам. — Ivanovb
Forms
epistles, epistling, epistled, epistledLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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