used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The Apostles continued to teach the people, "and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.
(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 "Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison."
in addition
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Apostles continued to teach the people, "and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.
ApostlesnounUS /əˈpɑːsəlz/
plural of “apostle” — an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
From this reading The Apostles continued to teach the people, "and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The Priests and elders were much displeased at the Apostles having such influence over the people, who, witnessing the miracles worked by them in the name of Jesus, naturally believed in them, and in Him whose servants they were.
believersnounUS /bəˈliːvərz/
plural of “believer” — a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading The Apostles continued to teach the people, "and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Apostles continued to teach the people, "and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading "Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison."
without stop or interruption
From this reading The Apostles continued to teach the people, "and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.
couchesnounUS /ˈkaʊtʃɪz/
plural of “couch” — an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading The Priests and elders were much displeased at the Apostles having such influence over the people, who, witnessing the miracles worked by them in the name of Jesus, naturally believed in them, and in Him whose servants they were.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading The Priests and elders were much displeased at the Apostles having such influence over the people, who, witnessing the miracles worked by them in the name of Jesus, naturally believed in them, and in Him whose servants they were.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading "Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison."
your parents
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Priests and elders were much displeased at the Apostles having such influence over the people, who, witnessing the miracles worked by them in the name of Jesus, naturally believed in them, and in Him whose servants they were.
healedadjectiveUS /hiːld/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Priests and elders were much displeased at the Apostles having such influence over the people, who, witnessing the miracles worked by them in the name of Jesus, naturally believed in them, and in Him whose servants they were.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Priests and elders were much displeased at the Apostles having such influence over the people, who, witnessing the miracles worked by them in the name of Jesus, naturally believed in them, and in Him whose servants they were.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading "Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison."
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The Priests and elders were much displeased at the Apostles having such influence over the people, who, witnessing the miracles worked by them in the name of Jesus, naturally believed in them, and in Him whose servants they were.
Insomuchadverb
to such an extent or degree; so
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison."
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
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 Priests and elders were much displeased at the Apostles having such influence over the people, who, witnessing the miracles worked by them in the name of Jesus, naturally believed in them, and in Him whose servants they were.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The Apostles continued to teach the people, "and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Apostles continued to teach the people, "and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading The Priests and elders were much displeased at the Apostles having such influence over the people, who, witnessing the miracles worked by them in the name of Jesus, naturally believed in them, and in Him whose servants they were.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Apostles continued to teach the people, "and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Priests and elders were much displeased at the Apostles having such influence over the people, who, witnessing the miracles worked by them in the name of Jesus, naturally believed in them, and in Him whose servants they were.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
multitudesnounUS /ˈmʌltətjuːdz/
plural of “multitude” — a large indefinite number
From this reading The Apostles continued to teach the people, "and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Priests and elders were much displeased at the Apostles having such influence over the people, who, witnessing the miracles worked by them in the name of Jesus, naturally believed in them, and in Him whose servants they were.
as might be expected
From this reading The Priests and elders were much displeased at the Apostles having such influence over the people, who, witnessing the miracles worked by them in the name of Jesus, naturally believed in them, and in Him whose servants they were.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Apostles continued to teach the people, "and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Priests and elders were much displeased at the Apostles having such influence over the people, who, witnessing the miracles worked by them in the name of Jesus, naturally believed in them, and in Him whose servants they were.
overshadowverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/
be greater in significance than
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Apostles continued to teach the people, "and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading "Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison."
PriestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The Priests and elders were much displeased at the Apostles having such influence over the people, who, witnessing the miracles worked by them in the name of Jesus, naturally believed in them, and in Him whose servants they were.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading "Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
Sadducees
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From this reading "Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison."
sectnounUS /sekt/
a subdivision of a larger religious group
From this reading "Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison."
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The Priests and elders were much displeased at the Apostles having such influence over the people, who, witnessing the miracles worked by them in the name of Jesus, naturally believed in them, and in Him whose servants they were.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Priests and elders were much displeased at the Apostles having such influence over the people, who, witnessing the miracles worked by them in the name of Jesus, naturally believed in them, and in Him whose servants they were.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The Apostles continued to teach the people, "and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Apostles continued to teach the people, "and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Apostles continued to teach the people, "and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.
uncleanadjectiveUS /ənˈkliːn/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison."
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Apostles continued to teach the people, "and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
which person or people
From this reading The Priests and elders were much displeased at the Apostles having such influence over the people, who, witnessing the miracles worked by them in the name of Jesus, naturally believed in them, and in Him whose servants they were.
belonging to which person
From this reading The Priests and elders were much displeased at the Apostles having such influence over the people, who, witnessing the miracles worked by them in the name of Jesus, naturally believed in them, and in Him whose servants they were.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
witnessingverbUS /ˈwɪtnəsɪŋ/
-ing form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading The Priests and elders were much displeased at the Apostles having such influence over the people, who, witnessing the miracles worked by them in the name of Jesus, naturally believed in them, and in Him whose servants they were.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The Apostles continued to teach the people, "and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Priests and elders were much displeased at the Apostles having such influence over the people, who, witnessing the miracles worked by them in the name of Jesus, naturally believed in them, and in Him whose servants they were.
