Chapter XXXI

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading These Pharisees, as you know, were bitter enemies of Jesus, and everywhere stirred up the people against him.

(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 WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But there was another party among the Jews, the Sadducees, whom we have not mentioned up to this time.

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

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But there was another party among the Jews, the Sadducees, whom we have not mentioned up to this time.

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

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading They were easy-living men, not paying much attention to the church rules; and in fact not going often to the church, which you know was called "the synagogue."

for the reason that

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading These Pharisees, as you know, were bitter enemies of Jesus, and everywhere stirred up the people against him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there was another party among the Jews, the Sadducees, whom we have not mentioned up to this time.

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

From this reading They were easy-living men, not paying much attention to the church rules; and in fact not going often to the church, which you know was called "the synagogue."

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

plural of “due” — that which is deserved or owed

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

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From this reading They were easy-living men, not paying much attention to the church rules; and in fact not going often to the church, which you know was called "the synagogue."

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading These Pharisees, as you know, were bitter enemies of Jesus, and everywhere stirred up the people against him.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading These people were equally opposed to the Pharisees and to Jesus.

to or in any or all places

From this reading These Pharisees, as you know, were bitter enemies of Jesus, and everywhere stirred up the people against him.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading They were easy-living men, not paying much attention to the church rules; and in fact not going often to the church, which you know was called "the synagogue."

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

the act of departing

From this reading They were easy-living men, not paying much attention to the church rules; and in fact not going often to the church, which you know was called "the synagogue."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

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

From this reading These Pharisees, as you know, were bitter enemies of Jesus, and everywhere stirred up the people against him.

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

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

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 These Pharisees, as you know, were bitter enemies of Jesus, and everywhere stirred up the people against him.

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 But there was another party among the Jews, the Sadducees, whom we have not mentioned up to this time.

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

From this reading These Pharisees, as you know, were bitter enemies of Jesus, and everywhere stirred up the people against him.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

the force of workers available

From this reading They were easy-living men, not paying much attention to the church rules; and in fact not going often to the church, which you know was called "the synagogue."

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading But there was another party among the Jews, the Sadducees, whom we have not mentioned up to this time.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But there was another party among the Jews, the Sadducees, whom we have not mentioned up to this time.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

many times at short intervals

From this reading They were easy-living men, not paying much attention to the church rules; and in fact not going often to the church, which you know was called "the synagogue."

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading These people were equally opposed to the Pharisees and to Jesus.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading But there was another party among the Jews, the Sadducees, whom we have not mentioned up to this time.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading They were easy-living men, not paying much attention to the church rules; and in fact not going often to the church, which you know was called "the synagogue."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

plural of “pharisee” — a self-righteous or sanctimonious person

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

in a regular manner

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

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

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

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

From this reading But there was another party among the Jews, the Sadducees, whom we have not mentioned up to this time.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

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

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading These Pharisees, as you know, were bitter enemies of Jesus, and everywhere stirred up the people against him.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

(Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation

From this reading They were easy-living men, not paying much attention to the church rules; and in fact not going often to the church, which you know was called "the synagogue."

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

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was another party among the Jews, the Sadducees, whom we have not mentioned up to this time.

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

From this reading These Pharisees, as you know, were bitter enemies of Jesus, and everywhere stirred up the people against him.

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

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But there was another party among the Jews, the Sadducees, whom we have not mentioned up to this time.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But there was another party among the Jews, the Sadducees, whom we have not mentioned up to this time.

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

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading These Pharisees, as you know, were bitter enemies of Jesus, and everywhere stirred up the people against him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

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

From this reading But there was another party among the Jews, the Sadducees, whom we have not mentioned up to this time.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

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

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

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

From this reading They were easy-living men, not paying much attention to the church rules; and in fact not going often to the church, which you know was called "the synagogue."

which person or people

From this reading WE HAVE heard much in the story, of the Pharisees, who were looked upon as leaders of the people in religion, because they regularly went to church, paid the church dues and obeyed all the rules, foolish as some of those rules seemed.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But there was another party among the Jews, the Sadducees, whom we have not mentioned up to this time.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading These Pharisees, as you know, were bitter enemies of Jesus, and everywhere stirred up the people against him.