used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ten of the eleven disciples of Christ were there, Thomas being absent; and with them were the women and a number of others who were believers in Jesus.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading Ten of the eleven disciples of Christ were there, Thomas being absent; and with them were the women and a number of others who were believers in Jesus.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
(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 THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There they met from day to day; and it was to this place that the two men came from Emmaus with the report of their meeting with Jesus.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Ten of the eleven disciples of Christ were there, Thomas being absent; and with them were the women and a number of others who were believers in Jesus.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
believersnounUS /bəˈliːvərz/
plural of “believer” — a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading Ten of the eleven disciples of Christ were there, Thomas being absent; and with them were the women and a number of others who were believers in Jesus.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There they met from day to day; and it was to this place that the two men came from Emmaus with the report of their meeting with Jesus.
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 Ten of the eleven disciples of Christ were there, Thomas being absent; and with them were the women and a number of others who were believers in Jesus.
travel across or pass over
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There they met from day to day; and it was to this place that the two men came from Emmaus with the report of their meeting with Jesus.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
disciplesnounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/
plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading Ten of the eleven disciples of Christ were there, Thomas being absent; and with them were the women and a number of others who were believers in Jesus.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The doors leading to this room were shut and locked, for they feared the Jewish rulers and people.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading On the evening of Sunday, the first Easter day, the followers of Jesus were gathered together in this room.
being one more than ten
From this reading Ten of the eleven disciples of Christ were there, Thomas being absent; and with them were the women and a number of others who were believers in Jesus.
Emmaus
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From this reading There they met from day to day; and it was to this place that the two men came from Emmaus with the report of their meeting with Jesus.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening of Sunday, the first Easter day, the followers of Jesus were gathered together in this room.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The doors leading to this room were shut and locked, for they feared the Jewish rulers and people.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the evening of Sunday, the first Easter day, the followers of Jesus were gathered together in this room.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading On the evening of Sunday, the first Easter day, the followers of Jesus were gathered together in this room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The doors leading to this room were shut and locked, for they feared the Jewish rulers and people.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There they met from day to day; and it was to this place that the two men came from Emmaus with the report of their meeting with Jesus.
brought together in one place
From this reading On the evening of Sunday, the first Easter day, the followers of Jesus were gathered together in this room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There they met from day to day; and it was to this place that the two men came from Emmaus with the report of their meeting with Jesus.
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 MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading The doors leading to this room were shut and locked, for they feared the Jewish rulers and people.
immediately past
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The doors leading to this room were shut and locked, for they feared the Jewish rulers and people.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading The doors leading to this room were shut and locked, for they feared the Jewish rulers and people.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
the force of workers available
From this reading There they met from day to day; and it was to this place that the two men came from Emmaus with the report of their meeting with Jesus.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading There they met from day to day; and it was to this place that the two men came from Emmaus with the report of their meeting with Jesus.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Ten of the eleven disciples of Christ were there, Thomas being absent; and with them were the women and a number of others who were believers in Jesus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
others
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From this reading Ten of the eleven disciples of Christ were there, Thomas being absent; and with them were the women and a number of others who were believers in Jesus.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The doors leading to this room were shut and locked, for they feared the Jewish rulers and people.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading There they met from day to day; and it was to this place that the two men came from Emmaus with the report of their meeting with Jesus.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading The doors leading to this room were shut and locked, for they feared the Jewish rulers and people.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The doors leading to this room were shut and locked, for they feared the Jewish rulers and people.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On the evening of Sunday, the first Easter day, the followers of Jesus were gathered together in this room.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten of the eleven disciples of Christ were there, Thomas being absent; and with them were the women and a number of others who were believers in Jesus.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There they met from day to day; and it was to this place that the two men came from Emmaus with the report of their meeting with Jesus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There they met from day to day; and it was to this place that the two men came from Emmaus with the report of their meeting with Jesus.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ten of the eleven disciples of Christ were there, Thomas being absent; and with them were the women and a number of others who were believers in Jesus.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There they met from day to day; and it was to this place that the two men came from Emmaus with the report of their meeting with Jesus.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There they met from day to day; and it was to this place that the two men came from Emmaus with the report of their meeting with Jesus.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There they met from day to day; and it was to this place that the two men came from Emmaus with the report of their meeting with Jesus.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Ten of the eleven disciples of Christ were there, Thomas being absent; and with them were the women and a number of others who were believers in Jesus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading On the evening of Sunday, the first Easter day, the followers of Jesus were gathered together in this room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There they met from day to day; and it was to this place that the two men came from Emmaus with the report of their meeting with Jesus.
on a floor above
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There they met from day to day; and it was to this place that the two men came from Emmaus with the report of their meeting with Jesus.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the evening of Sunday, the first Easter day, the followers of Jesus were gathered together in this room.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
which person or people
From this reading THE MEETING place of all who believed in Jesus, after his death on the cross, seems to have been the upstairs room, where Jesus had his last supper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There they met from day to day; and it was to this place that the two men came from Emmaus with the report of their meeting with Jesus.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Ten of the eleven disciples of Christ were there, Thomas being absent; and with them were the women and a number of others who were believers in Jesus.
