Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

later than; following

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

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

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

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

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

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

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

A line that marks the limits of an area.

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

an ancient seaport in northwestern Israel; an important Roman city in ancient Palestine

From this reading They would then be looking down upon the camp of Vespasian, at Caesarea.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading They would then be looking down upon the camp of Vespasian, at Caesarea.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

travel across or pass over

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They would then be looking down upon the camp of Vespasian, at Caesarea.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

yet to be or coming

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

obtain

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

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 It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

destroyed or killed

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

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

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

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

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

impose something unpleasant

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

go away from a place

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

archaic terms for army

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading They would then be looking down upon the camp of Vespasian, at Caesarea.

march in a procession

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

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

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

determined

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

an ancient city in central Palestine founded in the 9th century BC as the capital of the northern Hebrew kingdom of Israel; the site is in present-day northwestern Jordan

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

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

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They would then be looking down upon the camp of Vespasian, at Caesarea.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

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

From this reading They would then be looking down upon the camp of Vespasian, at Caesarea.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

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

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

travel across or pass over

From this reading It was resolved, therefore, to cross the Jordan a few miles below Tarichea, to traverse the hills between Endor and Gelbus and, by a long march, to gain the range of hills extending from Carmel to Samaria, and forming the boundary between the latter province and Galilee.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They would then be looking down upon the camp of Vespasian, at Caesarea.

Emperor of Rome and founder of the Flavian dynasty who consolidated Roman rule in Germany and Britain and reformed the army and brought prosperity to the empire; began the construction of the Colosseum (9-79)

From this reading They would then be looking down upon the camp of Vespasian, at Caesarea.

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

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading After having gone through the camps of the whole of the companies, John assembled the leaders round him, and held a council as to future operations.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

resist or confront with resistance

From this reading The country, between these hills and the city, was too flat for them to engage with any hopes of success; for although, by a surprise, they might inflict great damage on the Romans, they would be wholly unable to withstand the charges of the Roman horse.

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

From this reading It was agreed that it would be best to leave alone, for the present, the legion at Scythopolis; for rumors of the gathering would almost certainly have reached that city, and the Romans might be on their guard against attack.