used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They put up in a quiet inn by the gate.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After the excellent reception in Jerusalem, and the victory in the Temple on the first day, the disciples ventured to walk about the city fearlessly and openly.
consider or hold as true
From this reading They would have liked occasionally to accept the invitation of rich people, and enjoy the homage that would be paid them, but Jesus would not permit it.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the excellent reception in Jerusalem, and the victory in the Temple on the first day, the disciples ventured to walk about the city fearlessly and openly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the excellent reception in Jerusalem, and the victory in the Temple on the first day, the disciples ventured to walk about the city fearlessly and openly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They would have liked occasionally to accept the invitation of rich people, and enjoy the homage that would be paid them, but Jesus would not permit it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They would have liked occasionally to accept the invitation of rich people, and enjoy the homage that would be paid them, but Jesus would not permit it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They put up in a quiet inn by the gate.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading After the excellent reception in Jerusalem, and the victory in the Temple on the first day, the disciples ventured to walk about the city fearlessly and openly.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After the excellent reception in Jerusalem, and the victory in the Temple on the first day, the disciples ventured to walk about the city fearlessly and openly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The disciples did not see why He should not have lodged them in a palace.
disciplesnounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/
plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading After the excellent reception in Jerusalem, and the victory in the Temple on the first day, the disciples ventured to walk about the city fearlessly and openly.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading They would have liked occasionally to accept the invitation of rich people, and enjoy the homage that would be paid them, but Jesus would not permit it.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading After the excellent reception in Jerusalem, and the victory in the Temple on the first day, the disciples ventured to walk about the city fearlessly and openly.
fearlesslyadverb
without fear
From this reading After the excellent reception in Jerusalem, and the victory in the Temple on the first day, the disciples ventured to walk about the city fearlessly and openly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After the excellent reception in Jerusalem, and the victory in the Temple on the first day, the disciples ventured to walk about the city fearlessly and openly.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading They put up in a quiet inn by the gate.
death of a person
From this reading Jesus remained grave and silent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The disciples did not see why He should not have lodged them in a palace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The disciples did not see why He should not have lodged them in a palace.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading They would have liked occasionally to accept the invitation of rich people, and enjoy the homage that would be paid them, but Jesus would not permit it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the excellent reception in Jerusalem, and the victory in the Temple on the first day, the disciples ventured to walk about the city fearlessly and openly.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading They put up in a quiet inn by the gate.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading They would have liked occasionally to accept the invitation of rich people, and enjoy the homage that would be paid them, but Jesus would not permit it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They would have liked occasionally to accept the invitation of rich people, and enjoy the homage that would be paid them, but Jesus would not permit it.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading After the excellent reception in Jerusalem, and the victory in the Temple on the first day, the disciples ventured to walk about the city fearlessly and openly.
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 Jesus remained grave and silent.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading They would have liked occasionally to accept the invitation of rich people, and enjoy the homage that would be paid them, but Jesus would not permit it.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The disciples did not see why He should not have lodged them in a palace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The disciples did not see why He should not have lodged them in a palace.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading They would have liked occasionally to accept the invitation of rich people, and enjoy the homage that would be paid them, but Jesus would not permit it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They would have liked occasionally to accept the invitation of rich people, and enjoy the homage that would be paid them, but Jesus would not permit it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the excellent reception in Jerusalem, and the victory in the Temple on the first day, the disciples ventured to walk about the city fearlessly and openly.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading After the excellent reception in Jerusalem, and the victory in the Temple on the first day, the disciples ventured to walk about the city fearlessly and openly.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading They would have liked occasionally to accept the invitation of rich people, and enjoy the homage that would be paid them, but Jesus would not permit it.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The disciples did not see why He should not have lodged them in a palace.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They would have liked occasionally to accept the invitation of rich people, and enjoy the homage that would be paid them, but Jesus would not permit it.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading They would have liked occasionally to accept the invitation of rich people, and enjoy the homage that would be paid them, but Jesus would not permit it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They put up in a quiet inn by the gate.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading They put up in a quiet inn by the gate.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading After the excellent reception in Jerusalem, and the victory in the Temple on the first day, the disciples ventured to walk about the city fearlessly and openly.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Jesus remained grave and silent.
possessing material wealth
From this reading They would have liked occasionally to accept the invitation of rich people, and enjoy the homage that would be paid them, but Jesus would not permit it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The disciples did not see why He should not have lodged them in a palace.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The disciples did not see why He should not have lodged them in a palace.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Jesus remained grave and silent.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading After the excellent reception in Jerusalem, and the victory in the Temple on the first day, the disciples ventured to walk about the city fearlessly and openly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They would have liked occasionally to accept the invitation of rich people, and enjoy the homage that would be paid them, but Jesus would not permit it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the excellent reception in Jerusalem, and the victory in the Temple on the first day, the disciples ventured to walk about the city fearlessly and openly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The disciples did not see why He should not have lodged them in a palace.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They put up in a quiet inn by the gate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the excellent reception in Jerusalem, and the victory in the Temple on the first day, the disciples ventured to walk about the city fearlessly and openly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They put up in a quiet inn by the gate.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading After the excellent reception in Jerusalem, and the victory in the Temple on the first day, the disciples ventured to walk about the city fearlessly and openly.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading After the excellent reception in Jerusalem, and the victory in the Temple on the first day, the disciples ventured to walk about the city fearlessly and openly.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading After the excellent reception in Jerusalem, and the victory in the Temple on the first day, the disciples ventured to walk about the city fearlessly and openly.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The disciples did not see why He should not have lodged them in a palace.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They would have liked occasionally to accept the invitation of rich people, and enjoy the homage that would be paid them, but Jesus would not permit it.
