lot n 1: (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; "a batch of letters"; "a deal of trouble"; "a lot of money"; "he made a mint on the stock market"; "it must have cost plenty" syn batch, deal, flock, good deal, great deal, hatful, heap, mass, mess, mickle, mint, muckle, peck, pile, plenty, pot, {quite a little}, raft, sight, slew, spate, stack, tidy sum, wad, whole lot, whole slew 2: a parcel of land having fixed boundaries; "he bought a lot on the lake" 3: your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you); "whatever my fortune may be"; "deserved a better fate"; "has a happy lot"; "the luck of the Irish"; "a victim of circumstances"; "success that was her portion" syn fortune, destiny, fate, luck, circumstances, portion 4: any collection in its entirety; "she bought the whole caboodle" syn bunch, caboodle 5: an unofficial association of people or groups; "the smart set goes there"; "they were an angry lot" syn set, circle, band 6: anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random; "the luck of the draw"; "they drew lots for it" syn draw 7: (Old Testament) nephew of Abraham; God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah but chose to spare Lot and his family who were told to flee without looking back at the destruction v 1: divide into lots, as of land, for example 2: administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone" syn distribute, administer, mete out, deal, parcel out, dispense, shell out, deal out, dish out, allot, dole out Source: WordNet. Princeton University Lot (literally a pebble). The custom of deciding doubtful questions by lot is one of great extent and high antiquity. Among the Jews lots were used with the expectation that God would so control them as to give a right direction to them. They were very often used by God's appointment. "As to the mode of casting lots, we have no certain information. Probably several modes were practiced." "Very commonly among the Latins little counters of wood were put into a jar with so narrow a neck that only one could come out at a time. After the jar had been filled with water and the contents shaken, the lots were determined by the order in which the bits of wood, representing the several parties, came out with the water. in other cases they were put into a wide open jar, and the counters were drawn out by the hand. Sometimes again they were cast in the manner of dice. The soldiers who cast lots for Christ's garments undoubtedly used these dice."--Lyman Abbott. (veil or covering), the son of Haran, and therefore the nephew of Abraham. (Genesis 11:27,31) (B.C. before 1926-1898.) His sisters were Milcah the wife of Nahor, and Iscah, by some identified with Sarah. haran died before the emigration of Terah and his family from Ur of the Chaldees, ver. 28, and Lot was therefore born there. He removed with the rest of his kindred to Charran, and again subsequently with Abraham and Sarai to Canaan. ch. (Genesis 12:4,5) With them he took refuge in Egypt from a famine,a nd with them returned, first to the "south," ch. (Genesis 13:1) and then to their original settlement between Bethel and Ai. vs. (Genesis 13:3,4) But the pastures of the hills of Bethel, which had with ease contained the two strangers on their first arrival, were not able any longer to bear them, so much had their possessions of sheep, goats and cattle increased. Accordingly they separated, Lot choosing the fertile plain of the Jordan, and advancing as far as Sodom. (Genesis 13:10-14) The next occurrence in the life of Lot is his capture by the four kings of the east and his rescue by Abram. ch. (Genesis 13:14) The last scene preserved to us in the history of Lot is too well known to need repetition. He was still living in Sodom, (Genesis 19:1) ... from which he was rescued by some angels on the day of its final overthrow. he fled first to Zoar, in which he found a temporary refuge during the destruction of the other cities of the plain. Where this place was situated is not known with certainty. <<822> Zoar> The end of Lot's wife is commonly treated as one of the difficulties of the Bible; but it surely need not be so. It cannot be necessary to create the details of the story where none are given. On these points the record is silent. The value and the significance of the story to us are contained in the allusion of Christ. (Luke 17:32) Later ages have not been satisfied so to leave the matter, but have insisted on identifying the "pillar" with some one of the fleeting forms which the perishable rock of the south end of the Dead Sea is constantly assuming in its process of decomposition and liquefaction. From the incestuous intercourse between Lot and his two daughters sprang the nations of Moab and Ammon. Source: Smith's Bible Dictionary, 1884
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Lot of 6: I, Robot; The Robots of Dawn; Environments Out There; The Neutrino; Foundation; The Human Brain - Its Capacities and Functions by Isaac AsimovVariousThe Shining (Signet) by Stephen KingSignetTerrible events occur at an isolated hotel in the off season, when a small boy with psychic powers struggles to hold his own against the forces of evil that are driving his father insane. Reissue. The Top 10 Success Tips From People Who Have Achieved a LOT and whose lives have changed the World by John HowardJohn HowardThis report is a collection of tips from 10 successful people who have changed the world and are considered global leaders. This report is a collection of tips from 10 successful people who have changed the world and are considered global leaders. Lot 4 HB Sophie Kinsella Shopaholic & Baby, & Sister, Remember Me, Can You Keep a Secret? (Shppaholic)by Sophie KinsellaThe Dial PressSet of 4 Hardcover Sophie Kinsella novels. 'Salem's Lot by Stephen KingAnchorBen Mears has returned to Jerusalem's Lot in the hopes that living in an old mansion, long the subject of town lore, will help him cast out his own devils and provide inspiration for his new book. But when two young boys venture into the woods and only one comes out alive, Mears begins to realize that there may be something sinister at work and that his hometown is under siege by forces of darkness far beyond his control. 59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change a Lot (Borzoi Books) by Richard WisemanKnopfA psychologist and best-selling author gives us a myth-busting response to the self-help movement, with tips and tricks to improve your life that come straight from the scientific community. The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye (v. 1) by Robert KirkmanImage Comics
An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months, society has crumbled: There is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. Rick Grimes finds himself one of the few survivors in this terrifying future. A couple months ago he was a small town cop who had never fired a shot and only ever saw one dead body. Separated from his family, he must now sort through all the death and confusion to try and find his wife and son. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. Reprint Edition Angels and Mistletoe (A lot of Romance a little Mystery) by Vernon Whetzel Jr.Vernon Whetzel Jr.Alex Weston, and his wife Jill live and work in New York, City. She’s a struggling artist, and he’s software designer for a computer game manufacturer. A summer camping trip in the mountains, leads to a rekindling of passion that was once lost in their marriage. Jill prays that this renewed passion will last, and bring a fairytale ending to their once troubled marriage. A few days before Christmas, Jill sees Alex thru the window of a jewelry store as he slips a ring onto a coworker’s finger. Believing that Alex is having an affair, she runs home crying, convinced that their marriage will soon be over. Guardian Angels, Christian and Annabell are sent from heaven to answer Jill’s prayer. They are masters of disguise, and lead them to a place called “Mistletoe Manor”. It’s a place where the magic, the miracles and the romance begins. When Jill starts searching for a love that’s been lost… she finds a love that has always been there. Alex Weston, and his wife Jill live and work in New York, City. She’s a struggling artist, and he’s software designer for a computer game manufacturer. A summer camping trip in the mountains, leads to a rekindling of passion that was once lost in their marriage. Jill prays that this renewed passion will last, and bring a fairytale ending to their once troubled marriage. A few days before Christmas, Jill sees Alex thru the window of a jewelry store as he slips a ring onto a coworker’s finger. Believing that Alex is having an affair, she runs home crying, convinced that their marriage will soon be over. Guardian Angels, Christian and Annabell are sent from heaven to answer Jill’s prayer. They are masters of disguise, and lead them to a place called “Mistletoe Manor”. It’s a place where the magic, the miracles and the romance begins. When Jill starts searching for a love that’s been lost… she finds a love that has always been there. Just Do Something: How to Make a Decision Without Dreams, Visions, Fleeces, Open Doors, Random Bible Verses, Casting Lots, Liver Shivers, Writing in the Sky, etc. by Kevin DeYoungMoody PublishersHyper-spiritual approaches to finding God's will don't work. It's time to try something new: Give up. Heaven Looks a Lot Like the Mall by Wendy MassLittle, Brown Books for Young ReadersWhen 16-year-old Tessa suffers a shocking accident in gym class, she finds herself in heaven (or what she thinks is heaven), which happens to bear a striking resemblance to her hometown mall. In the tradition of It's a Wonderful Life and The Christmas Carol, Tessa starts reliving her life up until that moment. She sees some things she'd rather forget, learns some things about herself she'd rather not know, and ultimately must find the answer to one burning question--if only she knew what the question was. |
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