used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, there were six great jars standing by, and JESUS told the servants to fill them with water.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
bridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading So they filled them up to the brim; and then He told the servants to draw out some of what they had poured in, and carry it to the chief person there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now, there were six great jars standing by, and JESUS told the servants to fill them with water.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We call these wonders miracles.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading So they filled them up to the brim; and then He told the servants to draw out some of what they had poured in, and carry it to the chief person there.
a person who is in charge
From this reading So they filled them up to the brim; and then He told the servants to draw out some of what they had poured in, and carry it to the chief person there.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
disciplesnounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/
plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading So they filled them up to the brim; and then He told the servants to draw out some of what they had poured in, and carry it to the chief person there.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
else
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From this reading This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
feastsnounUS /fiːsts/
plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Now, there were six great jars standing by, and JESUS told the servants to fill them with water.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading So they filled them up to the brim; and then He told the servants to draw out some of what they had poured in, and carry it to the chief person there.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
set up or found
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
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 This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Now, there were six great jars standing by, and JESUS told the servants to fill them with water.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So they filled them up to the brim; and then He told the servants to draw out some of what they had poured in, and carry it to the chief person there.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So they filled them up to the brim; and then He told the servants to draw out some of what they had poured in, and carry it to the chief person there.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So they filled them up to the brim; and then He told the servants to draw out some of what they had poured in, and carry it to the chief person there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So they filled them up to the brim; and then He told the servants to draw out some of what they had poured in, and carry it to the chief person there.
jarsnounUS /dʒɑːrz/
Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.
From this reading Now, there were six great jars standing by, and JESUS told the servants to fill them with water.
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 Now, there were six great jars standing by, and JESUS told the servants to fill them with water.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
immediately past
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading We call these wonders miracles.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
not any; not one
From this reading This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, there were six great jars standing by, and JESUS told the servants to fill them with water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So they filled them up to the brim; and then He told the servants to draw out some of what they had poured in, and carry it to the chief person there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So they filled them up to the brim; and then He told the servants to draw out some of what they had poured in, and carry it to the chief person there.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
a human being
From this reading So they filled them up to the brim; and then He told the servants to draw out some of what they had poured in, and carry it to the chief person there.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading So they filled them up to the brim; and then He told the servants to draw out some of what they had poured in, and carry it to the chief person there.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Now, there were six great jars standing by, and JESUS told the servants to fill them with water.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Now, there were six great jars standing by, and JESUS told the servants to fill them with water.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they filled them up to the brim; and then He told the servants to draw out some of what they had poured in, and carry it to the chief person there.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So they filled them up to the brim; and then He told the servants to draw out some of what they had poured in, and carry it to the chief person there.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
having a supporting base
From this reading Now, there were six great jars standing by, and JESUS told the servants to fill them with water.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now, there were six great jars standing by, and JESUS told the servants to fill them with water.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Now, there were six great jars standing by, and JESUS told the servants to fill them with water.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading So they filled them up to the brim; and then He told the servants to draw out some of what they had poured in, and carry it to the chief person there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now, there were six great jars standing by, and JESUS told the servants to fill them with water.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading We call these wonders miracles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So they filled them up to the brim; and then He told the servants to draw out some of what they had poured in, and carry it to the chief person there.
a special situation
From this reading This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, there were six great jars standing by, and JESUS told the servants to fill them with water.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Now, there were six great jars standing by, and JESUS told the servants to fill them with water.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So they filled them up to the brim; and then He told the servants to draw out some of what they had poured in, and carry it to the chief person there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Now, there were six great jars standing by, and JESUS told the servants to fill them with water.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We call these wonders miracles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now, there were six great jars standing by, and JESUS told the servants to fill them with water.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So they filled them up to the brim; and then He told the servants to draw out some of what they had poured in, and carry it to the chief person there.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading As soon as this man had tasted it, he found it was such good wine that he said to the bridegroom that most people began their feasts with their best wine, but that here the best had been kept for the last.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, there were six great jars standing by, and JESUS told the servants to fill them with water.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading This was the first wonderful thing our Lord did on earth, and it made His disciples know that He was God, for no one else could have done such a wonder.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading We call these wonders miracles.
