Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Jesus did not go into the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, but into one of the villages near the city, for he wished not to have a crowd around him, but to be alone with his disciples.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The time had now come for the disciples to know more about Jesus, who he was, the work that he was to do and what he was soon to suffer.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Jesus did not go into the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, but into one of the villages near the city, for he wished not to have a crowd around him, but to be alone with his disciples.

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

From this reading The time had now come for the disciples to know more about Jesus, who he was, the work that he was to do and what he was soon to suffer.

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From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Jesus did not go into the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, but into one of the villages near the city, for he wished not to have a crowd around him, but to be alone with his disciples.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

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

From this reading Jesus did not go into the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, but into one of the villages near the city, for he wished not to have a crowd around him, but to be alone with his disciples.

for the reason that

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

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From this reading FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Jesus did not go into the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, but into one of the villages near the city, for he wished not to have a crowd around him, but to be alone with his disciples.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

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

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The time had now come for the disciples to know more about Jesus, who he was, the work that he was to do and what he was soon to suffer.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Jesus did not go into the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, but into one of the villages near the city, for he wished not to have a crowd around him, but to be alone with his disciples.

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From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

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

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Jesus did not go into the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, but into one of the villages near the city, for he wished not to have a crowd around him, but to be alone with his disciples.

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

From this reading FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The time had now come for the disciples to know more about Jesus, who he was, the work that he was to do and what he was soon to suffer.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading His plan of teaching them was not to tell them, but to lead them on by questions so that they might learn the truth by finding it out themselves.

plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jesus did not go into the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, but into one of the villages near the city, for he wished not to have a crowd around him, but to be alone with his disciples.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

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 FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Jesus did not go into the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, but into one of the villages near the city, for he wished not to have a crowd around him, but to be alone with his disciples.

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

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

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

From this reading The time had now come for the disciples to know more about Jesus, who he was, the work that he was to do and what he was soon to suffer.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Jesus did not go into the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, but into one of the villages near the city, for he wished not to have a crowd around him, but to be alone with his disciples.

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

From this reading Jesus did not go into the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, but into one of the villages near the city, for he wished not to have a crowd around him, but to be alone with his disciples.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

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

From this reading FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

king of Judea who (according to the New Testament) tried to kill Jesus by ordering the death of all children under age two in Bethlehem (73-4 BC)

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

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

From this reading Jesus did not go into the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, but into one of the villages near the city, for he wished not to have a crowd around him, but to be alone with his disciples.

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

From this reading FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

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

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Jesus did not go into the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, but into one of the villages near the city, for he wished not to have a crowd around him, but to be alone with his disciples.

Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

From this reading FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

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 FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

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

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The time had now come for the disciples to know more about Jesus, who he was, the work that he was to do and what he was soon to suffer.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading His plan of teaching them was not to tell them, but to lead them on by questions so that they might learn the truth by finding it out themselves.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading His plan of teaching them was not to tell them, but to lead them on by questions so that they might learn the truth by finding it out themselves.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading His plan of teaching them was not to tell them, but to lead them on by questions so that they might learn the truth by finding it out themselves.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The time had now come for the disciples to know more about Jesus, who he was, the work that he was to do and what he was soon to suffer.

attach to a support

From this reading FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Jesus did not go into the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, but into one of the villages near the city, for he wished not to have a crowd around him, but to be alone with his disciples.

in a northern direction

From this reading FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jesus did not go into the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, but into one of the villages near the city, for he wished not to have a crowd around him, but to be alone with his disciples.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The time had now come for the disciples to know more about Jesus, who he was, the work that he was to do and what he was soon to suffer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His plan of teaching them was not to tell them, but to lead them on by questions so that they might learn the truth by finding it out themselves.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His plan of teaching them was not to tell them, but to lead them on by questions so that they might learn the truth by finding it out themselves.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading His plan of teaching them was not to tell them, but to lead them on by questions so that they might learn the truth by finding it out themselves.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading His plan of teaching them was not to tell them, but to lead them on by questions so that they might learn the truth by finding it out themselves.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

in the near future

From this reading The time had now come for the disciples to know more about Jesus, who he was, the work that he was to do and what he was soon to suffer.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading The time had now come for the disciples to know more about Jesus, who he was, the work that he was to do and what he was soon to suffer.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading His plan of teaching them was not to tell them, but to lead them on by questions so that they might learn the truth by finding it out themselves.

express in words

From this reading His plan of teaching them was not to tell them, but to lead them on by questions so that they might learn the truth by finding it out themselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The time had now come for the disciples to know more about Jesus, who he was, the work that he was to do and what he was soon to suffer.

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

From this reading FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His plan of teaching them was not to tell them, but to lead them on by questions so that they might learn the truth by finding it out themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading His plan of teaching them was not to tell them, but to lead them on by questions so that they might learn the truth by finding it out themselves.

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

From this reading His plan of teaching them was not to tell them, but to lead them on by questions so that they might learn the truth by finding it out themselves.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The time had now come for the disciples to know more about Jesus, who he was, the work that he was to do and what he was soon to suffer.

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

From this reading FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading His plan of teaching them was not to tell them, but to lead them on by questions so that they might learn the truth by finding it out themselves.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

precisely as stated

From this reading FROM BETHSAIDA by the Sea of Galilee Jesus led his twelve disciples northward, to the very end of the land of Israel, at the foot of Mount Hermon.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Jesus did not go into the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, but into one of the villages near the city, for he wished not to have a crowd around him, but to be alone with his disciples.

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

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The time had now come for the disciples to know more about Jesus, who he was, the work that he was to do and what he was soon to suffer.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

which person or people

From this reading Here, at one of the great springs from which the river Jordan flows, was the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, or "Philip's Cæsarea," so called because it was in the land ruled by Herod Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, who was ruling in Galilee.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Jesus did not go into the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, but into one of the villages near the city, for he wished not to have a crowd around him, but to be alone with his disciples.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jesus did not go into the city of Cæsarea-Philippi, but into one of the villages near the city, for he wished not to have a crowd around him, but to be alone with his disciples.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The time had now come for the disciples to know more about Jesus, who he was, the work that he was to do and what he was soon to suffer.