Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "He will be a King," they thought, and began to wonder who among them would be chosen to be greatest in His Kingdom, and even to quarrel about it.

later than; following

From this reading After they had reached Capernaum, and were at home again--probably in Peter's house--Jesus said to them, "What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?"

anew

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

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

From this reading THE LORD AND THE LITTLE ONES--LEAVING GALILEE.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After they had reached Capernaum, and were at home again--probably in Peter's house--Jesus said to them, "What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?"

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

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

From this reading "He will be a King," they thought, and began to wonder who among them would be chosen to be greatest in His Kingdom, and even to quarrel about it.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "He will be a King," they thought, and began to wonder who among them would be chosen to be greatest in His Kingdom, and even to quarrel about it.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After they had reached Capernaum, and were at home again--probably in Peter's house--Jesus said to them, "What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?"

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From this reading After they had reached Capernaum, and were at home again--probably in Peter's house--Jesus said to them, "What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?"

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading "He will be a King," they thought, and began to wonder who among them would be chosen to be greatest in His Kingdom, and even to quarrel about it.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

subject to disagreement and debate

From this reading After they had reached Capernaum, and were at home again--probably in Peter's house--Jesus said to them, "What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?"

divisible by two

From this reading "He will be a King," they thought, and began to wonder who among them would be chosen to be greatest in His Kingdom, and even to quarrel about it.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

an area of northern Israel; formerly the northern part of Palestine and the ancient kingdom of Israel; the scene of Jesus's ministry

From this reading THE LORD AND THE LITTLE ONES--LEAVING GALILEE.

highest in quality

From this reading "He will be a King," they thought, and began to wonder who among them would be chosen to be greatest in His Kingdom, and even to quarrel about it.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading After they had reached Capernaum, and were at home again--probably in Peter's house--Jesus said to them, "What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?"

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

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

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

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading After they had reached Capernaum, and were at home again--probably in Peter's house--Jesus said to them, "What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?"

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading After they had reached Capernaum, and were at home again--probably in Peter's house--Jesus said to them, "What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?"

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

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

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 After they had reached Capernaum, and were at home again--probably in Peter's house--Jesus said to them, "What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?"

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading "He will be a King," they thought, and began to wonder who among them would be chosen to be greatest in His Kingdom, and even to quarrel about it.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading "He will be a King," they thought, and began to wonder who among them would be chosen to be greatest in His Kingdom, and even to quarrel about it.

the act of departing

From this reading THE LORD AND THE LITTLE ONES--LEAVING GALILEE.

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

From this reading THE LORD AND THE LITTLE ONES--LEAVING GALILEE.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading THE LORD AND THE LITTLE ONES--LEAVING GALILEE.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE LORD AND THE LITTLE ONES--LEAVING GALILEE.

and nothing more

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

above and across; more than

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

go across or through

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

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 After they had reached Capernaum, and were at home again--probably in Peter's house--Jesus said to them, "What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?"

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading After they had reached Capernaum, and were at home again--probably in Peter's house--Jesus said to them, "What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?"

an angry dispute

From this reading "He will be a King," they thought, and began to wonder who among them would be chosen to be greatest in His Kingdom, and even to quarrel about it.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading After they had reached Capernaum, and were at home again--probably in Peter's house--Jesus said to them, "What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?"

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

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading After they had reached Capernaum, and were at home again--probably in Peter's house--Jesus said to them, "What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

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

From this reading THE LORD AND THE LITTLE ONES--LEAVING GALILEE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

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

From this reading "He will be a King," they thought, and began to wonder who among them would be chosen to be greatest in His Kingdom, and even to quarrel about it.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

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

From this reading After they had reached Capernaum, and were at home again--probably in Peter's house--Jesus said to them, "What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?"

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading After they had reached Capernaum, and were at home again--probably in Peter's house--Jesus said to them, "What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?"

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

at the time that

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

which person or people

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "He will be a King," they thought, and began to wonder who among them would be chosen to be greatest in His Kingdom, and even to quarrel about it.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "He will be a King," they thought, and began to wonder who among them would be chosen to be greatest in His Kingdom, and even to quarrel about it.

showing curiosity

From this reading As the Lord and His disciples walked over the hills into Galilee some of them fell behind wondering among themselves what He could mean when He spoke of being killed and of rising again.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Perhaps they thought it only a sadness that would pass away, and so full of faith in His power were they that they could not believe that One who could raise the dead could Himself die.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading After they had reached Capernaum, and were at home again--probably in Peter's house--Jesus said to them, "What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?"

used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action

From this reading After they had reached Capernaum, and were at home again--probably in Peter's house--Jesus said to them, "What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?"