used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Jesus gradually grew to manhood he worked at his trade as a master.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
apprenticenounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading They had a young apprentice, a near relation, named John, who helped Jesus with the carpentering and building.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Jesus gradually grew to manhood he worked at his trade as a master.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Jesus gradually grew to manhood he worked at his trade as a master.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading They had a young apprentice, a near relation, named John, who helped Jesus with the carpentering and building.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading When they built a cottage in Nazareth, or roofed a house, he was severe and strict with the youth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
carpentering
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From this reading They had a young apprentice, a near relation, named John, who helped Jesus with the carpentering and building.
carpentersnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/
plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
a small house with a single story
From this reading When they built a cottage in Nazareth, or roofed a house, he was severe and strict with the youth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
in a gradual manner
From this reading As Jesus gradually grew to manhood he worked at his trade as a master.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As Jesus gradually grew to manhood he worked at his trade as a master.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had a young apprentice, a near relation, named John, who helped Jesus with the carpentering and building.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Jesus gradually grew to manhood he worked at his trade as a master.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading They had a young apprentice, a near relation, named John, who helped Jesus with the carpentering and building.
herdsnounUS /hɜːrdz/
plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Jesus gradually grew to manhood he worked at his trade as a master.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When they built a cottage in Nazareth, or roofed a house, he was severe and strict with the youth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When they built a cottage in Nazareth, or roofed a house, he was severe and strict with the youth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
JesusnounUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/
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 As Jesus gradually grew to manhood he worked at his trade as a master.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading They had a young apprentice, a near relation, named John, who helped Jesus with the carpentering and building.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
LebanonnounUS /ˈlebənən/
an Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading As Jesus gradually grew to manhood he worked at his trade as a master.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading As Jesus gradually grew to manhood he worked at his trade as a master.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They had a young apprentice, a near relation, named John, who helped Jesus with the carpentering and building.
NazarethnounUS /ˈnæzərɪθ/
a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary
From this reading When they built a cottage in Nazareth, or roofed a house, he was severe and strict with the youth.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading They had a young apprentice, a near relation, named John, who helped Jesus with the carpentering and building.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
and nothing more
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When they built a cottage in Nazareth, or roofed a house, he was severe and strict with the youth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
overlookverbUS /ˈoʊvərlʊk/
look past, fail to notice
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading They had a young apprentice, a near relation, named John, who helped Jesus with the carpentering and building.
roofedadjectiveUS /ruːft/
covered with a roof; having a roof as specified (often used in combination)
From this reading When they built a cottage in Nazareth, or roofed a house, he was severe and strict with the youth.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading When they built a cottage in Nazareth, or roofed a house, he was severe and strict with the youth.
be seated
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading When they built a cottage in Nazareth, or roofed a house, he was severe and strict with the youth.
express in words
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had a young apprentice, a near relation, named John, who helped Jesus with the carpentering and building.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Jesus gradually grew to manhood he worked at his trade as a master.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading As Jesus gradually grew to manhood he worked at his trade as a master.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
at the time that
From this reading When they built a cottage in Nazareth, or roofed a house, he was severe and strict with the youth.
which person or people
From this reading They had a young apprentice, a near relation, named John, who helped Jesus with the carpentering and building.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had a young apprentice, a near relation, named John, who helped Jesus with the carpentering and building.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But when on the Sabbath day they wandered together through the country between the vines, over the meadows with the stones and herds, sometimes through the dark cedar forests to the lower slopes of Lebanon, they said not a word about the work.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As Jesus gradually grew to manhood he worked at his trade as a master.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For Joseph was old and feeble, and could only sit by the bench, overlook the carpenters and tell them what it would be best to do.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading They had a young apprentice, a near relation, named John, who helped Jesus with the carpentering and building.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading When they built a cottage in Nazareth, or roofed a house, he was severe and strict with the youth.
