used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
anew
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of this as He walked out one morning from Peter's house along the pebbly shore and sat down to talk with the people.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of this as He walked out one morning from Peter's house along the pebbly shore and sat down to talk with the people.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He taught them as no man had ever done before.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STORIES TOLD BY THE LAKE.
cannot
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From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He taught them as no man had ever done before.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of this as He walked out one morning from Peter's house along the pebbly shore and sat down to talk with the people.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
to come or go into
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
at any time
From this reading He taught them as no man had ever done before.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of this as He walked out one morning from Peter's house along the pebbly shore and sat down to talk with the people.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of this as He walked out one morning from Peter's house along the pebbly shore and sat down to talk with the people.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of this as He walked out one morning from Peter's house along the pebbly shore and sat down to talk with the people.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
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 Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading STORIES TOLD BY THE LAKE.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He taught them as no man had ever done before.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of this as He walked out one morning from Peter's house along the pebbly shore and sat down to talk with the people.
not any; not one
From this reading He taught them as no man had ever done before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of this as He walked out one morning from Peter's house along the pebbly shore and sat down to talk with the people.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of this as He walked out one morning from Peter's house along the pebbly shore and sat down to talk with the people.
pebblyadjective
abounding in small stones
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of this as He walked out one morning from Peter's house along the pebbly shore and sat down to talk with the people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of this as He walked out one morning from Peter's house along the pebbly shore and sat down to talk with the people.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of this as He walked out one morning from Peter's house along the pebbly shore and sat down to talk with the people.
PhariseesnounUS /ˈfɑːrɪsiːz/
plural of “pharisee” — a self-righteous or sanctimonious person
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of this as He walked out one morning from Peter's house along the pebbly shore and sat down to talk with the people.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of this as He walked out one morning from Peter's house along the pebbly shore and sat down to talk with the people.
be seated
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading STORIES TOLD BY THE LAKE.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of this as He walked out one morning from Peter's house along the pebbly shore and sat down to talk with the people.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He taught them as no man had ever done before.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STORIES TOLD BY THE LAKE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He taught them as no man had ever done before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The crowd always grew large around him there, and He had to again enter a fishing boat and sit a little out from the shore that the people might see and hear Him more easily.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of this as He walked out one morning from Peter's house along the pebbly shore and sat down to talk with the people.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of this as He walked out one morning from Peter's house along the pebbly shore and sat down to talk with the people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading STORIES TOLD BY THE LAKE.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of this as He walked out one morning from Peter's house along the pebbly shore and sat down to talk with the people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Jesus was glad to go among the fishermen and teach the people by the Lake, for their hearts were like the good ground into which the farmer loves to drop his seed, while the hearts of the rich, proud Pharisees were like the rock on which seed cannot grow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of this as He walked out one morning from Peter's house along the pebbly shore and sat down to talk with the people.
