used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
agitateverbUS /ˈædʒəteɪt/
try to stir up public opinion
From this reading _Timotheus._ If they leave the altar for the market-place, the sanctuary for the senate-house, and agitate party questions instead of Christian verities, everlasting punishments await them.
(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 Such men bring to ruin all religion, but their own first, and raise unbelievers not only in Divine Providence, but in human faith.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading _Timotheus._ If they leave the altar for the market-place, the sanctuary for the senate-house, and agitate party questions instead of Christian verities, everlasting punishments await them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Timotheus._ Let us hope there are few of them.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading _Timotheus._ If they leave the altar for the market-place, the sanctuary for the senate-house, and agitate party questions instead of Christian verities, everlasting punishments await them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Such men bring to ruin all religion, but their own first, and raise unbelievers not only in Divine Providence, but in human faith.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
cannot
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From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading _Timotheus._ If they leave the altar for the market-place, the sanctuary for the senate-house, and agitate party questions instead of Christian verities, everlasting punishments await them.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
emanating from God
From this reading Such men bring to ruin all religion, but their own first, and raise unbelievers not only in Divine Providence, but in human faith.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading _Timotheus._ If they leave the altar for the market-place, the sanctuary for the senate-house, and agitate party questions instead of Christian verities, everlasting punishments await them.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Such men bring to ruin all religion, but their own first, and raise unbelievers not only in Divine Providence, but in human faith.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _Timotheus._ Let us hope there are few of them.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Such men bring to ruin all religion, but their own first, and raise unbelievers not only in Divine Providence, but in human faith.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
yet to be or coming
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading _Timotheus._ Let us hope there are few of them.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Such men bring to ruin all religion, but their own first, and raise unbelievers not only in Divine Providence, but in human faith.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Timotheus._ If they leave the altar for the market-place, the sanctuary for the senate-house, and agitate party questions instead of Christian verities, everlasting punishments await them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading _Timotheus._ If they leave the altar for the market-place, the sanctuary for the senate-house, and agitate party questions instead of Christian verities, everlasting punishments await them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
go away from a place
From this reading _Timotheus._ If they leave the altar for the market-place, the sanctuary for the senate-house, and agitate party questions instead of Christian verities, everlasting punishments await them.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading _Timotheus._ Let us hope there are few of them.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
Lucian
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From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
market-place
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From this reading _Timotheus._ If they leave the altar for the market-place, the sanctuary for the senate-house, and agitate party questions instead of Christian verities, everlasting punishments await them.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
the force of workers available
From this reading Such men bring to ruin all religion, but their own first, and raise unbelievers not only in Divine Providence, but in human faith.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such men bring to ruin all religion, but their own first, and raise unbelievers not only in Divine Providence, but in human faith.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Timotheus._ Let us hope there are few of them.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
and nothing more
From this reading Such men bring to ruin all religion, but their own first, and raise unbelievers not only in Divine Providence, but in human faith.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
overseersnounUS /ˌoʊvərˈsiːərz/
plural of “overseer” — a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Such men bring to ruin all religion, but their own first, and raise unbelievers not only in Divine Providence, but in human faith.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading _Timotheus._ If they leave the altar for the market-place, the sanctuary for the senate-house, and agitate party questions instead of Christian verities, everlasting punishments await them.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
priesthoodnounUS /ˈpriːsthʊd/
the body of ordained religious practitioners
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Such men bring to ruin all religion, but their own first, and raise unbelievers not only in Divine Providence, but in human faith.
punishmentsnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənts/
plural of “punishment” — the act of punishing
From this reading _Timotheus._ If they leave the altar for the market-place, the sanctuary for the senate-house, and agitate party questions instead of Christian verities, everlasting punishments await them.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading _Timotheus._ If they leave the altar for the market-place, the sanctuary for the senate-house, and agitate party questions instead of Christian verities, everlasting punishments await them.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Such men bring to ruin all religion, but their own first, and raise unbelievers not only in Divine Providence, but in human faith.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Such men bring to ruin all religion, but their own first, and raise unbelievers not only in Divine Providence, but in human faith.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Such men bring to ruin all religion, but their own first, and raise unbelievers not only in Divine Providence, but in human faith.
sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading _Timotheus._ If they leave the altar for the market-place, the sanctuary for the senate-house, and agitate party questions instead of Christian verities, everlasting punishments await them.
senate-house
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From this reading _Timotheus._ If they leave the altar for the market-place, the sanctuary for the senate-house, and agitate party questions instead of Christian verities, everlasting punishments await them.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such men bring to ruin all religion, but their own first, and raise unbelievers not only in Divine Providence, but in human faith.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Such men bring to ruin all religion, but their own first, and raise unbelievers not only in Divine Providence, but in human faith.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Timotheus._ Let us hope there are few of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Timotheus._ Let us hope there are few of them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Timotheus._ If they leave the altar for the market-place, the sanctuary for the senate-house, and agitate party questions instead of Christian verities, everlasting punishments await them.
Timotheus
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From this reading _Timotheus._ Let us hope there are few of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such men bring to ruin all religion, but their own first, and raise unbelievers not only in Divine Providence, but in human faith.
unbelievers
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From this reading Such men bring to ruin all religion, but their own first, and raise unbelievers not only in Divine Providence, but in human faith.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Timotheus._ Let us hope there are few of them.
veritiesnounUS /ˈverətiz/
plural of “verity” — conformity to reality or actuality
From this reading _Timotheus._ If they leave the altar for the market-place, the sanctuary for the senate-house, and agitate party questions instead of Christian verities, everlasting punishments await them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _Lucian._ We cannot hope against what is: we may, however, hope that in future these will be fewer; but never while the overseers of a priesthood look for offices out of it, taking the lead in politics, in debate, and strife.
