the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am confident that they will yield before offering violence to Rome; I think they haven’t the courage to challenge us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
AnnasnounUS /ˈænəz/
plural of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I expected as much, Commander.
assailverbUS /əˈseɪl/
attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I am confident that they will yield before offering violence to Rome; I think they haven’t the courage to challenge us.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
bloodshednounUS /ˈblʌdʃed/
the shedding of blood resulting in murder
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
CaesareanounUS /ˌkeɪsərˈiːə/
an ancient seaport in northwestern Israel; an important Roman city in ancient Palestine
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
calculatingadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading You will have charge of our forces in Jerusalem in carrying out my orders.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading I am confident that they will yield before offering violence to Rome; I think they haven’t the courage to challenge us.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading You will have charge of our forces in Jerusalem in carrying out my orders.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading “I expected as much, Commander.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading I am confident that they will yield before offering violence to Rome; I think they haven’t the courage to challenge us.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading I am confident that they will yield before offering violence to Rome; I think they haven’t the courage to challenge us.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading “I expected as much, Commander.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
floridadjectiveUS /ˈflɔːrəd/
elaborately or excessively ornamented
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading You will have charge of our forces in Jerusalem in carrying out my orders.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You will have charge of our forces in Jerusalem in carrying out my orders.
haven't
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From this reading I am confident that they will yield before offering violence to Rome; I think they haven’t the courage to challenge us.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I expected as much, Commander.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
imploringadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrɪŋ/
begging
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You will have charge of our forces in Jerusalem in carrying out my orders.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading You will have charge of our forces in Jerusalem in carrying out my orders.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I expected as much, Commander.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You will have charge of our forces in Jerusalem in carrying out my orders.
not any; not one
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You will have charge of our forces in Jerusalem in carrying out my orders.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading I am confident that they will yield before offering violence to Rome; I think they haven’t the courage to challenge us.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
and nothing more
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading You will have charge of our forces in Jerusalem in carrying out my orders.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading You will have charge of our forces in Jerusalem in carrying out my orders.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading You will have charge of our forces in Jerusalem in carrying out my orders.
overspreadverb
spread across or over
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
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 What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
rescindverbUS /rɪˈsɪnd/
cancel officially
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading I am confident that they will yield before offering violence to Rome; I think they haven’t the courage to challenge us.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
get rid of
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am confident that they will yield before offering violence to Rome; I think they haven’t the courage to challenge us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am confident that they will yield before offering violence to Rome; I think they haven’t the courage to challenge us.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I am confident that they will yield before offering violence to Rome; I think they haven’t the courage to challenge us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am confident that they will yield before offering violence to Rome; I think they haven’t the courage to challenge us.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading I am confident that they will yield before offering violence to Rome; I think they haven’t the courage to challenge us.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
whiningverbUS /ˈwaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “whine” — move with a whining sound
From this reading What they will do”—his cold, calculating smile overspread his florid face—“is send their priests, including old Annas no doubt, whining to me at Caesarea and imploring me to rescind my orders.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will have charge of our forces in Jerusalem in carrying out my orders.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading I am confident that they will yield before offering violence to Rome; I think they haven’t the courage to challenge us.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will have charge of our forces in Jerusalem in carrying out my orders.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If it comes to bloodshed, do not hesitate to shed Jewish blood if the Jews assail you; your only concern will be to prevent the shedding by them of Roman blood.
