used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The little town of Bethany was situated in a narrow valley at the foot of the Mount of Olives.
adherentnounUS /ədˈhɪrənt/
someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
(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 His incurable disease became almost a blessing, for it destroyed all disquieting worldly desires and hopes, and also all fears.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His incurable disease became almost a blessing, for it destroyed all disquieting worldly desires and hopes, and also all fears.
in addition
From this reading His incurable disease became almost a blessing, for it destroyed all disquieting worldly desires and hopes, and also all fears.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The little town of Bethany was situated in a narrow valley at the foot of the Mount of Olives.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His incurable disease became almost a blessing, for it destroyed all disquieting worldly desires and hopes, and also all fears.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
Bethany
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From this reading The little town of Bethany was situated in a narrow valley at the foot of the Mount of Olives.
the formal act of approving
From this reading His incurable disease became almost a blessing, for it destroyed all disquieting worldly desires and hopes, and also all fears.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading His incurable disease became almost a blessing, for it destroyed all disquieting worldly desires and hopes, and also all fears.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading His incurable disease became almost a blessing, for it destroyed all disquieting worldly desires and hopes, and also all fears.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading His incurable disease became almost a blessing, for it destroyed all disquieting worldly desires and hopes, and also all fears.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading His incurable disease became almost a blessing, for it destroyed all disquieting worldly desires and hopes, and also all fears.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading His incurable disease became almost a blessing, for it destroyed all disquieting worldly desires and hopes, and also all fears.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The little town of Bethany was situated in a narrow valley at the foot of the Mount of Olives.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
at a previous time
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading When he sat in his garden and looked out over the quiet working of Nature, he hardly remembered that he was ill.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In peaceful seclusion he gave up his heart to the Kingdom of God.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading In peaceful seclusion he gave up his heart to the Kingdom of God.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
only a very short time before
From this reading When he sat in his garden and looked out over the quiet working of Nature, he hardly remembered that he was ill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In peaceful seclusion he gave up his heart to the Kingdom of God.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His incurable disease became almost a blessing, for it destroyed all disquieting worldly desires and hopes, and also all fears.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading His incurable disease became almost a blessing, for it destroyed all disquieting worldly desires and hopes, and also all fears.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little town of Bethany was situated in a narrow valley at the foot of the Mount of Olives.
incurableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkjʊrəbəl/
incapable of being cured
From this reading His incurable disease became almost a blessing, for it destroyed all disquieting worldly desires and hopes, and also all fears.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His incurable disease became almost a blessing, for it destroyed all disquieting worldly desires and hopes, and also all fears.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading In peaceful seclusion he gave up his heart to the Kingdom of God.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little town of Bethany was situated in a narrow valley at the foot of the Mount of Olives.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When he sat in his garden and looked out over the quiet working of Nature, he hardly remembered that he was ill.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
attach to a support
From this reading The little town of Bethany was situated in a narrow valley at the foot of the Mount of Olives.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The little town of Bethany was situated in a narrow valley at the foot of the Mount of Olives.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading When he sat in his garden and looked out over the quiet working of Nature, he hardly remembered that he was ill.
Nazarenenoun
a member of a group of Jews who (during the early history of the Christian Church) accepted Jesus as the Messiah
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The little town of Bethany was situated in a narrow valley at the foot of the Mount of Olives.
OlivesnounUS /ˈɑːlɪvz/
plural of “olive” — small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil
From this reading The little town of Bethany was situated in a narrow valley at the foot of the Mount of Olives.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he sat in his garden and looked out over the quiet working of Nature, he hardly remembered that he was ill.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When he sat in his garden and looked out over the quiet working of Nature, he hardly remembered that he was ill.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading In peaceful seclusion he gave up his heart to the Kingdom of God.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading When he sat in his garden and looked out over the quiet working of Nature, he hardly remembered that he was ill.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading When he sat in his garden and looked out over the quiet working of Nature, he hardly remembered that he was ill.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When he sat in his garden and looked out over the quiet working of Nature, he hardly remembered that he was ill.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading In peaceful seclusion he gave up his heart to the Kingdom of God.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The little town of Bethany was situated in a narrow valley at the foot of the Mount of Olives.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he sat in his garden and looked out over the quiet working of Nature, he hardly remembered that he was ill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little town of Bethany was situated in a narrow valley at the foot of the Mount of Olives.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The little town of Bethany was situated in a narrow valley at the foot of the Mount of Olives.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In peaceful seclusion he gave up his heart to the Kingdom of God.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The little town of Bethany was situated in a narrow valley at the foot of the Mount of Olives.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little town of Bethany was situated in a narrow valley at the foot of the Mount of Olives.
at the time that
From this reading When he sat in his garden and looked out over the quiet working of Nature, he hardly remembered that he was ill.
which person or people
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading When he sat in his garden and looked out over the quiet working of Nature, he hardly remembered that he was ill.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading His incurable disease became almost a blessing, for it destroyed all disquieting worldly desires and hopes, and also all fears.
a late time of life
From this reading There was a large house there belonging to a man who had been ill for many years; formerly he had been filled with despair, but since he had become an adherent of the Nazarene, he was resigned and cheerful.
