Peter
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
How often you will meet it
Rank 906 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 20,363 times across 175,112 chapters — 0.010% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 1,000 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
noun
- disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope also: Simon Peter, Saint Peter, St. Peter, Saint Peter the Apostle, St. Peter the Apostle
Peter in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
-
Then we must borrow again, draw from Peter to pay Paul.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
-
Nobody on board knows) outside the fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul.
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
-
Peter and Andy proceeded until it was finished, when they resumed their seats.
The Station · William Carleton · Chapter 1
-
Peter trembled like a little inoffensive mouse in the claws of a tabby!
Sketches by Seymour — Volume 04 · Robert Seymour · Chapter 1
-
For that matter 'e was a shipmate o' Peter Russet's and old Sam Small's too.
Bill's Lapse Odd Craft, Part 4. · W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs · Chapter 1