Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son

From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading THE ANGELS OF THE ADVENT.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading THE ANGELS OF THE ADVENT.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

brought into existence

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading He was coming to prepare the way for the Messiah, and must not drink wine or strong drink, for he was to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.

take in liquids

From this reading He was coming to prepare the way for the Messiah, and must not drink wine or strong drink, for he was to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading He was coming to prepare the way for the Messiah, and must not drink wine or strong drink, for he was to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

made afraid

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

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From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading He was coming to prepare the way for the Messiah, and must not drink wine or strong drink, for he was to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.

a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion

From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.

any expected deliverer

From this reading He was coming to prepare the way for the Messiah, and must not drink wine or strong drink, for he was to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He was coming to prepare the way for the Messiah, and must not drink wine or strong drink, for he was to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ANGELS OF THE ADVENT.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

on one occasion

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was coming to prepare the way for the Messiah, and must not drink wine or strong drink, for he was to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading He was coming to prepare the way for the Messiah, and must not drink wine or strong drink, for he was to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

cut with a saw

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

a male human offspring

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

plural of “spice” — aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading He was coming to prepare the way for the Messiah, and must not drink wine or strong drink, for he was to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

having a supporting base

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He was coming to prepare the way for the Messiah, and must not drink wine or strong drink, for he was to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE ANGELS OF THE ADVENT.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He was coming to prepare the way for the Messiah, and must not drink wine or strong drink, for he was to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

at the time that

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

in or at the place that

From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.

during the time that

From this reading He went to Jerusalem when it was his turn to serve in the temple, and once while he was offering the incense of sweet spices on the golden altar, he saw through the rising smoke an angel standing on the right side of the altar.

which person or people

From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.

belonging to which person

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The good priest was frightened, but the angel said, "Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard," and he promised that to him and his wife Elizabeth should be born a little son, whose name should be John.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading He was coming to prepare the way for the Messiah, and must not drink wine or strong drink, for he was to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was coming to prepare the way for the Messiah, and must not drink wine or strong drink, for he was to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

a Hebrew minor prophet of the late 6th century BC

From this reading There was an old priest named Zacharias, who lived in the hill country of Hebron, where Abraham the father of the Jewish people used to live.