Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

in addition

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But gradually, as stranger peoples cultivated them, fertility descended to the hills and valleys.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading The mountains of Naphtali, which in some places rise up steeply from its banks, were clothed with herbage in the days of David.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

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From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But gradually, as stranger peoples cultivated them, fertility descended to the hills and valleys.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The mountains of Naphtali, which in some places rise up steeply from its banks, were clothed with herbage in the days of David.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading But gradually, as stranger peoples cultivated them, fertility descended to the hills and valleys.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A fisher-boat, rocking in the shade on the dark waters, was tied to one of the trees.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading The mountains of Naphtali, which in some places rise up steeply from its banks, were clothed with herbage in the days of David.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The mountains of Naphtali, which in some places rise up steeply from its banks, were clothed with herbage in the days of David.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading But gradually, as stranger peoples cultivated them, fertility descended to the hills and valleys.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

capable of reproducing

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year

From this reading But gradually, as stranger peoples cultivated them, fertility descended to the hills and valleys.

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From this reading A fisher-boat, rocking in the shade on the dark waters, was tied to one of the trees.

plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The mountains of Naphtali, which in some places rise up steeply from its banks, were clothed with herbage in the days of David.

an area of northern Israel; formerly the northern part of Palestine and the ancient kingdom of Israel; the scene of Jesus's ministry

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

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From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

proceeding in small stages

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

in a gradual manner

From this reading But gradually, as stranger peoples cultivated them, fertility descended to the hills and valleys.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

succulent herbaceous vegetation of pasture land

From this reading The mountains of Naphtali, which in some places rise up steeply from its banks, were clothed with herbage in the days of David.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The mountains of Naphtali, which in some places rise up steeply from its banks, were clothed with herbage in the days of David.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The mountains of Naphtali, which in some places rise up steeply from its banks, were clothed with herbage in the days of David.

a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

an Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The mountains of Naphtali, which in some places rise up steeply from its banks, were clothed with herbage in the days of David.

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From this reading The mountains of Naphtali, which in some places rise up steeply from its banks, were clothed with herbage in the days of David.

a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A fisher-boat, rocking in the shade on the dark waters, was tied to one of the trees.

the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group

From this reading But gradually, as stranger peoples cultivated them, fertility descended to the hills and valleys.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The mountains of Naphtali, which in some places rise up steeply from its banks, were clothed with herbage in the days of David.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

move upward

From this reading The mountains of Naphtali, which in some places rise up steeply from its banks, were clothed with herbage in the days of David.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading A fisher-boat, rocking in the shade on the dark waters, was tied to one of the trees.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading A fisher-boat, rocking in the shade on the dark waters, was tied to one of the trees.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The mountains of Naphtali, which in some places rise up steeply from its banks, were clothed with herbage in the days of David.

in a steep manner

From this reading The mountains of Naphtali, which in some places rise up steeply from its banks, were clothed with herbage in the days of David.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading But gradually, as stranger peoples cultivated them, fertility descended to the hills and valleys.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But gradually, as stranger peoples cultivated them, fertility descended to the hills and valleys.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

bound or secured closely

From this reading A fisher-boat, rocking in the shade on the dark waters, was tied to one of the trees.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading A fisher-boat, rocking in the shade on the dark waters, was tied to one of the trees.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Near where the Jordan flows into the sea, on the left of the river under the sandy cliffs of Bethsaida, a small cedar forest, the seeds of which may have been blown thither from Lebanon, grows close down to the shore of the lake.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The mountains of Naphtali, which in some places rise up steeply from its banks, were clothed with herbage in the days of David.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading But gradually, as stranger peoples cultivated them, fertility descended to the hills and valleys.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A fisher-boat, rocking in the shade on the dark waters, was tied to one of the trees.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading A fisher-boat, rocking in the shade on the dark waters, was tied to one of the trees.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The mountains of Naphtali, which in some places rise up steeply from its banks, were clothed with herbage in the days of David.

in or at the place that

From this reading The Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee, lies to the east of Nazareth, where the land makes a gradual descent, and where, among the hills and the fertile plains, pleasant villages are situated.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The mountains of Naphtali, which in some places rise up steeply from its banks, were clothed with herbage in the days of David.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The mountains of Naphtali, which in some places rise up steeply from its banks, were clothed with herbage in the days of David.