used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pilate very unwillingly sat down again upon his throne, compelled to hold the trial of Jesus once more, and unable to avoid making a decision upon his case.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Just as he was about to begin the new trial of Jesus, a message from his wife came to him, which added to his anxiety and his alarm.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Just as he was about to begin the new trial of Jesus, a message from his wife came to him, which added to his anxiety and his alarm.
anew
From this reading Pilate very unwillingly sat down again upon his throne, compelled to hold the trial of Jesus once more, and unable to avoid making a decision upon his case.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Just as he was about to begin the new trial of Jesus, a message from his wife came to him, which added to his anxiety and his alarm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Just as he was about to begin the new trial of Jesus, a message from his wife came to him, which added to his anxiety and his alarm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He thought that he had gotten rid of his difficulties, when suddenly he found Jesus brought back to him, and the priests clamoring as before, that he should be put to death.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Pilate very unwillingly sat down again upon his throne, compelled to hold the trial of Jesus once more, and unable to avoid making a decision upon his case.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He thought that he had gotten rid of his difficulties, when suddenly he found Jesus brought back to him, and the priests clamoring as before, that he should be put to death.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He thought that he had gotten rid of his difficulties, when suddenly he found Jesus brought back to him, and the priests clamoring as before, that he should be put to death.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Just as he was about to begin the new trial of Jesus, a message from his wife came to him, which added to his anxiety and his alarm.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He thought that he had gotten rid of his difficulties, when suddenly he found Jesus brought back to him, and the priests clamoring as before, that he should be put to death.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Just as he was about to begin the new trial of Jesus, a message from his wife came to him, which added to his anxiety and his alarm.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Pilate very unwillingly sat down again upon his throne, compelled to hold the trial of Jesus once more, and unable to avoid making a decision upon his case.
clamoringnounUS /ˈklæmərɪŋ/
loud and persistent outcry from many people
From this reading He thought that he had gotten rid of his difficulties, when suddenly he found Jesus brought back to him, and the priests clamoring as before, that he should be put to death.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Pilate very unwillingly sat down again upon his throne, compelled to hold the trial of Jesus once more, and unable to avoid making a decision upon his case.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Pilate very unwillingly sat down again upon his throne, compelled to hold the trial of Jesus once more, and unable to avoid making a decision upon his case.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He thought that he had gotten rid of his difficulties, when suddenly he found Jesus brought back to him, and the priests clamoring as before, that he should be put to death.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Pilate very unwillingly sat down again upon his throne, compelled to hold the trial of Jesus once more, and unable to avoid making a decision upon his case.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
set up or found
From this reading He thought that he had gotten rid of his difficulties, when suddenly he found Jesus brought back to him, and the priests clamoring as before, that he should be put to death.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Just as he was about to begin the new trial of Jesus, a message from his wife came to him, which added to his anxiety and his alarm.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He thought that he had gotten rid of his difficulties, when suddenly he found Jesus brought back to him, and the priests clamoring as before, that he should be put to death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He thought that he had gotten rid of his difficulties, when suddenly he found Jesus brought back to him, and the priests clamoring as before, that he should be put to death.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
HerodnounUS /ˈherəd/
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 WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He thought that he had gotten rid of his difficulties, when suddenly he found Jesus brought back to him, and the priests clamoring as before, that he should be put to death.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He thought that he had gotten rid of his difficulties, when suddenly he found Jesus brought back to him, and the priests clamoring as before, that he should be put to death.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Pilate very unwillingly sat down again upon his throne, compelled to hold the trial of Jesus once more, and unable to avoid making a decision upon his case.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
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 WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as he was about to begin the new trial of Jesus, a message from his wife came to him, which added to his anxiety and his alarm.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Pilate very unwillingly sat down again upon his throne, compelled to hold the trial of Jesus once more, and unable to avoid making a decision upon his case.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Just as he was about to begin the new trial of Jesus, a message from his wife came to him, which added to his anxiety and his alarm.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pilate very unwillingly sat down again upon his throne, compelled to hold the trial of Jesus once more, and unable to avoid making a decision upon his case.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Just as he was about to begin the new trial of Jesus, a message from his wife came to him, which added to his anxiety and his alarm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He thought that he had gotten rid of his difficulties, when suddenly he found Jesus brought back to him, and the priests clamoring as before, that he should be put to death.
offendverbUS /əˈfend/
cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
on one occasion
From this reading Pilate very unwillingly sat down again upon his throne, compelled to hold the trial of Jesus once more, and unable to avoid making a decision upon his case.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
PILATEnounUS /ˈpaɪlʌt/
the Roman procurator of Judea who ordered that Jesus be crucified (died in AD 36)
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
Pilate'snounUS /ˈpaɪlʌts/
possessive form of “pilate” — the Roman procurator of Judea who ordered that Jesus be crucified (died in AD 36)
From this reading Pilate's wife sent this word to him:
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 He thought that he had gotten rid of his difficulties, when suddenly he found Jesus brought back to him, and the priests clamoring as before, that he should be put to death.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
relieve from
From this reading He thought that he had gotten rid of his difficulties, when suddenly he found Jesus brought back to him, and the priests clamoring as before, that he should be put to death.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Pilate very unwillingly sat down again upon his throne, compelled to hold the trial of Jesus once more, and unable to avoid making a decision upon his case.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He thought that he had gotten rid of his difficulties, when suddenly he found Jesus brought back to him, and the priests clamoring as before, that he should be put to death.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He thought that he had gotten rid of his difficulties, when suddenly he found Jesus brought back to him, and the priests clamoring as before, that he should be put to death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He thought that he had gotten rid of his difficulties, when suddenly he found Jesus brought back to him, and the priests clamoring as before, that he should be put to death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Pilate's wife sent this word to him:
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought that he had gotten rid of his difficulties, when suddenly he found Jesus brought back to him, and the priests clamoring as before, that he should be put to death.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Pilate very unwillingly sat down again upon his throne, compelled to hold the trial of Jesus once more, and unable to avoid making a decision upon his case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
the act of testing something
From this reading Pilate very unwillingly sat down again upon his throne, compelled to hold the trial of Jesus once more, and unable to avoid making a decision upon his case.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Pilate very unwillingly sat down again upon his throne, compelled to hold the trial of Jesus once more, and unable to avoid making a decision upon his case.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
unwillinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/
in an unwilling manner
From this reading Pilate very unwillingly sat down again upon his throne, compelled to hold the trial of Jesus once more, and unable to avoid making a decision upon his case.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Pilate very unwillingly sat down again upon his throne, compelled to hold the trial of Jesus once more, and unable to avoid making a decision upon his case.
precisely as stated
From this reading Pilate very unwillingly sat down again upon his throne, compelled to hold the trial of Jesus once more, and unable to avoid making a decision upon his case.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just as he was about to begin the new trial of Jesus, a message from his wife came to him, which added to his anxiety and his alarm.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Just as he was about to begin the new trial of Jesus, a message from his wife came to him, which added to his anxiety and his alarm.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading WHEN PILATE sent Jesus to King Herod, he felt relieved, for he was unwilling on one hand to order Jesus, an innocent man, to be put to death; and on the other hand, he did not wish to offend the Jewish rulers by setting Jesus free.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Pilate's wife sent this word to him:
