used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas, before whom Jesus was now brought for a regular trial, had been in office many years.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
AnnasnounUS /ˈænəz/
plural of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading The houses of Annas and Caiaphas were not far apart, and may have been in the same group of buildings on Mount Zion.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading The houses of Annas and Caiaphas were not far apart, and may have been in the same group of buildings on Mount Zion.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas, before whom Jesus was now brought for a regular trial, had been in office many years.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas, before whom Jesus was now brought for a regular trial, had been in office many years.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas, before whom Jesus was now brought for a regular trial, had been in office many years.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The houses of Annas and Caiaphas were not far apart, and may have been in the same group of buildings on Mount Zion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
Caiaphas
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From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas, before whom Jesus was now brought for a regular trial, had been in office many years.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The houses of Annas and Caiaphas were not far apart, and may have been in the same group of buildings on Mount Zion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas, before whom Jesus was now brought for a regular trial, had been in office many years.
the act of giving
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The houses of Annas and Caiaphas were not far apart, and may have been in the same group of buildings on Mount Zion.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas, before whom Jesus was now brought for a regular trial, had been in office many years.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The houses of Annas and Caiaphas were not far apart, and may have been in the same group of buildings on Mount Zion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas, before whom Jesus was now brought for a regular trial, had been in office many years.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The houses of Annas and Caiaphas were not far apart, and may have been in the same group of buildings on Mount Zion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas, before whom Jesus was now brought for a regular trial, had been in office many years.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
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 HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas, before whom Jesus was now brought for a regular trial, had been in office many years.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
LazarusnounUS /ˈlæzərəs/
the person who Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb; this miracle caused the enemies of Jesus to begin the plan to put him to death
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas, before whom Jesus was now brought for a regular trial, had been in office many years.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The houses of Annas and Caiaphas were not far apart, and may have been in the same group of buildings on Mount Zion.
attach to a support
From this reading The houses of Annas and Caiaphas were not far apart, and may have been in the same group of buildings on Mount Zion.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
not any; not one
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The houses of Annas and Caiaphas were not far apart, and may have been in the same group of buildings on Mount Zion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas, before whom Jesus was now brought for a regular trial, had been in office many years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That showed the spirit of Caiaphas the high priest.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas, before whom Jesus was now brought for a regular trial, had been in office many years.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The houses of Annas and Caiaphas were not far apart, and may have been in the same group of buildings on Mount Zion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
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 HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas, before whom Jesus was now brought for a regular trial, had been in office many years.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas, before whom Jesus was now brought for a regular trial, had been in office many years.
To recall to mind.
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
precisely, exactly
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
Identical; not different.
From this reading The houses of Annas and Caiaphas were not far apart, and may have been in the same group of buildings on Mount Zion.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading That showed the spirit of Caiaphas the high priest.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading That showed the spirit of Caiaphas the high priest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas, before whom Jesus was now brought for a regular trial, had been in office many years.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
the act of testing something
From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas, before whom Jesus was now brought for a regular trial, had been in office many years.
a source of difficulty
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
precisely as stated
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas, before whom Jesus was now brought for a regular trial, had been in office many years.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
which person or people
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas, before whom Jesus was now brought for a regular trial, had been in office many years.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He was a shrewd, sharp man, caring very little about right or wrong, but always ready to do whatever would please the Jewish leaders, without giving offence to the Roman rulers.
a late time of life
From this reading THE HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas, before whom Jesus was now brought for a regular trial, had been in office many years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You remember that after Jesus raised Lazarus to life, and many people were believing in Jesus, it was this Caiaphas who said, "No matter whether Jesus is innocent or guilty, whether he is good or bad, the easiest way for us to avoid trouble is to kill him; and that we must do."
ZionnounUS /ˈzaɪən/
originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem
From this reading The houses of Annas and Caiaphas were not far apart, and may have been in the same group of buildings on Mount Zion.
