Jephthah in Judges 10:1-3 was driven away from home by his brothers because he was considered the black sheep of the family. Trying to do something worthwhile, Jephthah vowed to God that he would sacrifice the first thing that came out of his house if God would allow him to win a battle.

In the English language, black sheep is an idiom used to describe a member of a group, different from the rest, especially within a family, who does not fit in.

But according to Merriam-Webster, here’s the actual definition: people who are docile, compliant, or easily influenced : people likened to sheep.

written or printed (and therefore more likely to be true or definite)

It is not uncommon for black or colored lambs to be born in a white flock to white parents. Color genetics are also differ for different breeds. Color change. The lambs of some breeds are born black or red and their fleeces lighten as they get older.

In this page you can discover 7 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for black-sheep, like: rascal, refugee, outcast, prodigal, bad-egg, scapegrace and reprobate.

The least reputable member of a group; a disgrace. This metaphor is based on the idea that black sheep were less valuable than white ones because it was more difficult to dye their wool different colors. Also, in the 16th century, their color was considered the devil’s mark.

1 : one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah. 2 [Scots cast out to quarrel] Scotland : quarrel. outcast. adjective.

1 : a member of a low caste of southern India. 2 : one that is despised or rejected : outcast. Synonyms Example Sentences Learn More About pariah.

: a woman who is a hermit.

The word is used by others in a derogatory and insulting manner not unlike the ‘N’ word in your country.” In an attempt to be alliterative, the magazine had unthinkingly deployed a term loaded with casteist prejudice. In its broadest sense, the term indicates an outcast.

Hilarious means extremely funny, like literally lol funny. Hilarious is most commonly used to describe someone or something (like a joke or a movie) as super funny. Much less commonly, it used to mean very merry or cheerful, as in a hilarious celebration.

adjective. serving to entertain or give pleasure; diverting; amusing.

What is the opposite of hilarious?

at the present time

1 : actual, real, or true : not false or fake genuine gold. 2 : sincere and honest She showed genuine interest. Other Words from genuine. genuinely adverb.

Do we use “nowadays” at the beginning or end of sentences? Both positions are correct. Nowadays it’s easy to buy foreign products. It’s easy to buy foreign products nowadays.

We can use nowadays, these days or today as adverbs meaning ‘at the present time, in comparison with the past’:

• I don’t watch TV very much nowadays.
• Young people nowadays don’t respect their teachers any more.
• These days you never see a young person give up their seat for an older person on the bus.

simple present tense

nowadays

• anymore,
• currently,
• now,
• presently,
• right now,
• today.

present tense

Yes, of course! There are certain sentences where you describe an incident that took place earlier on the same day. In order to convey your message, you have to use past tense like “was” with the word “today”.

You use expressions such as at the moment, at this moment, and at the present moment to indicate that a particular situation exists at the time when you are speaking. At the moment, no one is talking to me. This is being planned at the present moment. He’s touring South America at this moment in time.

More commonly, just and recently are used with the present perfect tense. The adverbs indicate an indefinite, relative time rather than a specific time. In these examples, a recent past activity is relative to a current or future activity. They have gotten married recently. is relative to They are buying new home.

The present perfect of any verb is composed of two elements : the appropriate form of the auxiliary verb to have (present tense), plus the past participle of the main verb. The past participle of a regular verb is base+ed, e.g. played, arrived, looked.

To create a question that will be answered with a yes or no, start the question with Have or Has, (Haven’t or Hasn’t for a negative question) then add a subject (the person or thing that has done the action) followed by the V3 (Past Participle) form of the verb and only then add the rest of the sentence.

Learning the basics of forming a verb tense is usually easy, and so is using that tense by itself. However, when the tenses are mixed together in grammar or writing, there can be a lot of confusion….

I’ve only had three people on my mind lately – me, myself and I. Lately she has been much interested in colour. Lately my mind’s been playing tricks. “He has been very erratic lately ,” she agreed.

Look at these example sentences using for and since with the Present Perfect Continuous tense:

• I have been studying for three hours.
• I have been watching TV since 7pm.
• Tara hasn’t been feeling well for two weeks.
• Tara hasn’t been visiting us since March.
• He has been playing football for a long time.

USE 2 Recently, Lately You can also use the present perfect continuous WITHOUT a duration such as “for two weeks.” Without the duration, the tense has a more general meaning of “lately.” We often use the words “lately” or “recently” to emphasize this meaning. Examples: Recently, I have been feeling really tired.