used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On that side of the court stood Solomon's Porch, a double row of pillars, having a roof above to shield it from the sun.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading On that side of the court stood Solomon's Porch, a double row of pillars, having a roof above to shield it from the sun.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading JESUS WALKED across the Court of the Gentiles or Strangers, the large outer court of the Temple, toward the Mount of Olives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As they drew near this gate the disciples called his attention to the great stones in the wall, the pillars and the splendid buildings around.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you looking at these stones and buildings?" said Jesus.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As they drew near this gate the disciples called his attention to the great stones in the wall, the pillars and the splendid buildings around.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they drew near this gate the disciples called his attention to the great stones in the wall, the pillars and the splendid buildings around.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Are you looking at these stones and buildings?" said Jesus.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading As they drew near this gate the disciples called his attention to the great stones in the wall, the pillars and the splendid buildings around.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading As they drew near this gate the disciples called his attention to the great stones in the wall, the pillars and the splendid buildings around.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Under this porch they stepped down a marble staircase to pass out of the Temple grounds through a gate called "The Golden Gate."
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading JESUS WALKED across the Court of the Gentiles or Strangers, the large outer court of the Temple, toward the Mount of Olives.
disciplesnounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/
plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading As they drew near this gate the disciples called his attention to the great stones in the wall, the pillars and the splendid buildings around.
increase twofold
From this reading On that side of the court stood Solomon's Porch, a double row of pillars, having a roof above to shield it from the sun.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Under this porch they stepped down a marble staircase to pass out of the Temple grounds through a gate called "The Golden Gate."
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As they drew near this gate the disciples called his attention to the great stones in the wall, the pillars and the splendid buildings around.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On that side of the court stood Solomon's Porch, a double row of pillars, having a roof above to shield it from the sun.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Under this porch they stepped down a marble staircase to pass out of the Temple grounds through a gate called "The Golden Gate."
GentilesnounUS /ˈdʒentaɪlz/
plural of “gentile” — a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading JESUS WALKED across the Court of the Gentiles or Strangers, the large outer court of the Temple, toward the Mount of Olives.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Under this porch they stepped down a marble staircase to pass out of the Temple grounds through a gate called "The Golden Gate."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As they drew near this gate the disciples called his attention to the great stones in the wall, the pillars and the splendid buildings around.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Under this porch they stepped down a marble staircase to pass out of the Temple grounds through a gate called "The Golden Gate."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On that side of the court stood Solomon's Porch, a double row of pillars, having a roof above to shield it from the sun.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As they drew near this gate the disciples called his attention to the great stones in the wall, the pillars and the splendid buildings around.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As they drew near this gate the disciples called his attention to the great stones in the wall, the pillars and the splendid buildings around.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On that side of the court stood Solomon's Porch, a double row of pillars, having a roof above to shield it from the sun.
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 JESUS WALKED across the Court of the Gentiles or Strangers, the large outer court of the Temple, toward the Mount of Olives.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading JESUS WALKED across the Court of the Gentiles or Strangers, the large outer court of the Temple, toward the Mount of Olives.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Are you looking at these stones and buildings?" said Jesus.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading Under this porch they stepped down a marble staircase to pass out of the Temple grounds through a gate called "The Golden Gate."
attach to a support
From this reading JESUS WALKED across the Court of the Gentiles or Strangers, the large outer court of the Temple, toward the Mount of Olives.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As they drew near this gate the disciples called his attention to the great stones in the wall, the pillars and the splendid buildings around.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JESUS WALKED across the Court of the Gentiles or Strangers, the large outer court of the Temple, toward the Mount of Olives.
OlivesnounUS /ˈɑːlɪvz/
plural of “olive” — small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil
From this reading JESUS WALKED across the Court of the Gentiles or Strangers, the large outer court of the Temple, toward the Mount of Olives.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On that side of the court stood Solomon's Porch, a double row of pillars, having a roof above to shield it from the sun.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading JESUS WALKED across the Court of the Gentiles or Strangers, the large outer court of the Temple, toward the Mount of Olives.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Under this porch they stepped down a marble staircase to pass out of the Temple grounds through a gate called "The Golden Gate."
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading JESUS WALKED across the Court of the Gentiles or Strangers, the large outer court of the Temple, toward the Mount of Olives.
go across or through
From this reading Under this porch they stepped down a marble staircase to pass out of the Temple grounds through a gate called "The Golden Gate."
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading On that side of the court stood Solomon's Porch, a double row of pillars, having a roof above to shield it from the sun.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading On that side of the court stood Solomon's Porch, a double row of pillars, having a roof above to shield it from the sun.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading On that side of the court stood Solomon's Porch, a double row of pillars, having a roof above to shield it from the sun.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading On that side of the court stood Solomon's Porch, a double row of pillars, having a roof above to shield it from the sun.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Are you looking at these stones and buildings?" said Jesus.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading On that side of the court stood Solomon's Porch, a double row of pillars, having a roof above to shield it from the sun.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On that side of the court stood Solomon's Porch, a double row of pillars, having a roof above to shield it from the sun.
Solomon'snounUS /ˈsɑːləmənz/
possessive form of “solomon” — (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC)
From this reading On that side of the court stood Solomon's Porch, a double row of pillars, having a roof above to shield it from the sun.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading As they drew near this gate the disciples called his attention to the great stones in the wall, the pillars and the splendid buildings around.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Under this porch they stepped down a marble staircase to pass out of the Temple grounds through a gate called "The Golden Gate."
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Under this porch they stepped down a marble staircase to pass out of the Temple grounds through a gate called "The Golden Gate."
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading As they drew near this gate the disciples called his attention to the great stones in the wall, the pillars and the splendid buildings around.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On that side of the court stood Solomon's Porch, a double row of pillars, having a roof above to shield it from the sun.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading JESUS WALKED across the Court of the Gentiles or Strangers, the large outer court of the Temple, toward the Mount of Olives.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading On that side of the court stood Solomon's Porch, a double row of pillars, having a roof above to shield it from the sun.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading JESUS WALKED across the Court of the Gentiles or Strangers, the large outer court of the Temple, toward the Mount of Olives.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On that side of the court stood Solomon's Porch, a double row of pillars, having a roof above to shield it from the sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JESUS WALKED across the Court of the Gentiles or Strangers, the large outer court of the Temple, toward the Mount of Olives.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Are you looking at these stones and buildings?" said Jesus.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Under this porch they stepped down a marble staircase to pass out of the Temple grounds through a gate called "The Golden Gate."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Under this porch they stepped down a marble staircase to pass out of the Temple grounds through a gate called "The Golden Gate."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Under this porch they stepped down a marble staircase to pass out of the Temple grounds through a gate called "The Golden Gate."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On that side of the court stood Solomon's Porch, a double row of pillars, having a roof above to shield it from the sun.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading JESUS WALKED across the Court of the Gentiles or Strangers, the large outer court of the Temple, toward the Mount of Olives.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under this porch they stepped down a marble staircase to pass out of the Temple grounds through a gate called "The Golden Gate."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading JESUS WALKED across the Court of the Gentiles or Strangers, the large outer court of the Temple, toward the Mount of Olives.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading As they drew near this gate the disciples called his attention to the great stones in the wall, the pillars and the splendid buildings around.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you looking at these stones and buildings?" said Jesus.
