used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The feeling that Jesus had when a boy, that He must be about His Father's business was now satisfied.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The feeling that Jesus had when a boy, that He must be about His Father's business was now satisfied.
(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 had begun the work of His ministry, though He had been doing all those silent years the tremendous work of overcoming evil for us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He met it in His own human nature, and overcame it step by step without yielding to sin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The feeling that Jesus had when a boy, that He must be about His Father's business was now satisfied.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had begun the work of His ministry, though He had been doing all those silent years the tremendous work of overcoming evil for us.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had begun the work of His ministry, though He had been doing all those silent years the tremendous work of overcoming evil for us.
a youthful male person
From this reading The feeling that Jesus had when a boy, that He must be about His Father's business was now satisfied.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The feeling that Jesus had when a boy, that He must be about His Father's business was now satisfied.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He met it in His own human nature, and overcame it step by step without yielding to sin.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
travel across or pass over
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He had begun the work of His ministry, though He had been doing all those silent years the tremendous work of overcoming evil for us.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading He had begun the work of His ministry, though He had been doing all those silent years the tremendous work of overcoming evil for us.
FATHER'SnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading IN HIS FATHER'S HOUSE.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The feeling that Jesus had when a boy, that He must be about His Father's business was now satisfied.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had begun the work of His ministry, though He had been doing all those silent years the tremendous work of overcoming evil for us.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The feeling that Jesus had when a boy, that He must be about His Father's business was now satisfied.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The feeling that Jesus had when a boy, that He must be about His Father's business was now satisfied.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN HIS FATHER'S HOUSE.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN HIS FATHER'S HOUSE.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He met it in His own human nature, and overcame it step by step without yielding to sin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN HIS FATHER'S HOUSE.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He met it in His own human nature, and overcame it step by step without yielding to sin.
JesusnounUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/
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 The feeling that Jesus had when a boy, that He must be about His Father's business was now satisfied.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
immediately past
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He met it in His own human nature, and overcame it step by step without yielding to sin.
ministrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading He had begun the work of His ministry, though He had been doing all those silent years the tremendous work of overcoming evil for us.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The feeling that Jesus had when a boy, that He must be about His Father's business was now satisfied.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He met it in His own human nature, and overcame it step by step without yielding to sin.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The feeling that Jesus had when a boy, that He must be about His Father's business was now satisfied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had begun the work of His ministry, though He had been doing all those silent years the tremendous work of overcoming evil for us.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
overcameverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading He met it in His own human nature, and overcame it step by step without yielding to sin.
overcomingverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌmɪŋ/
-ing form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading He had begun the work of His ministry, though He had been doing all those silent years the tremendous work of overcoming evil for us.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He met it in His own human nature, and overcame it step by step without yielding to sin.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The feeling that Jesus had when a boy, that He must be about His Father's business was now satisfied.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He had begun the work of His ministry, though He had been doing all those silent years the tremendous work of overcoming evil for us.
estrangement from god
From this reading He met it in His own human nature, and overcame it step by step without yielding to sin.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He met it in His own human nature, and overcame it step by step without yielding to sin.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The feeling that Jesus had when a boy, that He must be about His Father's business was now satisfied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The feeling that Jesus had when a boy, that He must be about His Father's business was now satisfied.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had begun the work of His ministry, though He had been doing all those silent years the tremendous work of overcoming evil for us.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had begun the work of His ministry, though He had been doing all those silent years the tremendous work of overcoming evil for us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He met it in His own human nature, and overcame it step by step without yielding to sin.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading He had begun the work of His ministry, though He had been doing all those silent years the tremendous work of overcoming evil for us.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had begun the work of His ministry, though He had been doing all those silent years the tremendous work of overcoming evil for us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The feeling that Jesus had when a boy, that He must be about His Father's business was now satisfied.
at the time that
From this reading The feeling that Jesus had when a boy, that He must be about His Father's business was now satisfied.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He met it in His own human nature, and overcame it step by step without yielding to sin.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had begun the work of His ministry, though He had been doing all those silent years the tremendous work of overcoming evil for us.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He was to do this work until it should be finished upon the cross, but for three years He was to teach the people the truths of the new kingdom, and show by His life, and at last by the laying down of His life, that love had come into the world to fill the old forms of the law full of the new Spirit of Life.
a late time of life
From this reading He had begun the work of His ministry, though He had been doing all those silent years the tremendous work of overcoming evil for us.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading He met it in His own human nature, and overcame it step by step without yielding to sin.
