used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He longed to have them comprehend the truths of life so they would live them after He was gone from their midst.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
ApostlesnounUS /əˈpɑːsəlz/
plural of “apostle” — an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading He longed to have them comprehend the truths of life so they would live them after He was gone from their midst.
wanted intensely
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
disciplesnounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/
plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
communicated in words
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He longed to have them comprehend the truths of life so they would live them after He was gone from their midst.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading He wanted to lead them to God and to His Gospel.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He longed to have them comprehend the truths of life so they would live them after He was gone from their midst.
GospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading He wanted to lead them to God and to His Gospel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He longed to have them comprehend the truths of life so they would live them after He was gone from their midst.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
impostornounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːstər/
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He wanted to lead them to God and to His Gospel.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He longed to have them comprehend the truths of life so they would live them after He was gone from their midst.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He longed to have them comprehend the truths of life so they would live them after He was gone from their midst.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading He longed to have them comprehend the truths of life so they would live them after He was gone from their midst.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
engage in
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
the force of workers available
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading He longed to have them comprehend the truths of life so they would live them after He was gone from their midst.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He longed to have them comprehend the truths of life so they would live them after He was gone from their midst.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He longed to have them comprehend the truths of life so they would live them after He was gone from their midst.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
tomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading He longed to have them comprehend the truths of life so they would live them after He was gone from their midst.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
unwaveringadjectiveUS /ənˈweɪvərɪŋ/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to lead them to God and to His Gospel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
at the time that
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Jesus called Simon "Peter" or "The Rock," he undoubtedly expressed in that name one characteristic which He desired to see in the faith of His disciples, and particularly in each of His Apostles.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jesus knew that the Jews were easily influenced; that a miracle performed today might awaken a feeling in them that He was the King for whom they had been waiting, and that a truth taught tomorrow might arouse in them a feeling that He was an impostor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He desired them to possess a faith that was unwavering,--a faith that would make them steadfast in the truth regardless of miracles or the acts of men--a faith that would trust the Lord at all times and under all circumstances, let those times and circumstances be what they may.
