Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading Annas, too, was delighted that the Galilean, who had insulted the Pharisees in the Temple in so unheard-of a fashion, was caught at last.

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

bring an accusation against; level a charge against

From this reading The judges were awakened at midnight; the Jewish High Priests that they might accuse Him, the heathen judges that they might condemn Him.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

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

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

plural of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He, Caiaphas, would hold himself ready for bearing testimony or sealing documents at any minute.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The judges were awakened at midnight; the Jewish High Priests that they might accuse Him, the heathen judges that they might condemn Him.

aroused or activated

From this reading The judges were awakened at midnight; the Jewish High Priests that they might accuse Him, the heathen judges that they might condemn Him.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He would settle the matter this very night, before the people, on whom no reliance was to be placed, could interfere.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading He, Caiaphas, would hold himself ready for bearing testimony or sealing documents at any minute.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He would settle the matter this very night, before the people, on whom no reliance was to be placed, could interfere.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

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From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

express strong disapproval of

From this reading The judges were awakened at midnight; the Jewish High Priests that they might accuse Him, the heathen judges that they might condemn Him.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He would settle the matter this very night, before the people, on whom no reliance was to be placed, could interfere.

greatly pleased

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading He, Caiaphas, would hold himself ready for bearing testimony or sealing documents at any minute.

in an effective manner

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Annas, too, was delighted that the Galilean, who had insulted the Pharisees in the Temple in so unheard-of a fashion, was caught at last.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He, Caiaphas, would hold himself ready for bearing testimony or sealing documents at any minute.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

an inhabitant of Galilee (an epithet of Jesus Christ)

From this reading Annas, too, was delighted that the Galilean, who had insulted the Pharisees in the Temple in so unheard-of a fashion, was caught at last.

in a willing manner

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading The judges were awakened at midnight; the Jewish High Priests that they might accuse Him, the heathen judges that they might condemn Him.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The judges were awakened at midnight; the Jewish High Priests that they might accuse Him, the heathen judges that they might condemn Him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The judges were awakened at midnight; the Jewish High Priests that they might accuse Him, the heathen judges that they might condemn Him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He, Caiaphas, would hold himself ready for bearing testimony or sealing documents at any minute.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He, Caiaphas, would hold himself ready for bearing testimony or sealing documents at any minute.

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

From this reading Annas, too, was delighted that the Galilean, who had insulted the Pharisees in the Temple in so unheard-of a fashion, was caught at last.

past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely

From this reading Annas, too, was delighted that the Galilean, who had insulted the Pharisees in the Temple in so unheard-of a fashion, was caught at last.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading He would settle the matter this very night, before the people, on whom no reliance was to be placed, could interfere.

of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion

From this reading The judges were awakened at midnight; the Jewish High Priests that they might accuse Him, the heathen judges that they might condemn Him.

a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges

From this reading The judges were awakened at midnight; the Jewish High Priests that they might accuse Him, the heathen judges that they might condemn Him.

immediately past

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

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 The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He would settle the matter this very night, before the people, on whom no reliance was to be placed, could interfere.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading The judges were awakened at midnight; the Jewish High Priests that they might accuse Him, the heathen judges that they might condemn Him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The judges were awakened at midnight; the Jewish High Priests that they might accuse Him, the heathen judges that they might condemn Him.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading He, Caiaphas, would hold himself ready for bearing testimony or sealing documents at any minute.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He would settle the matter this very night, before the people, on whom no reliance was to be placed, could interfere.

not any; not one

From this reading He would settle the matter this very night, before the people, on whom no reliance was to be placed, could interfere.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He would settle the matter this very night, before the people, on whom no reliance was to be placed, could interfere.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He, Caiaphas, would hold himself ready for bearing testimony or sealing documents at any minute.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He would settle the matter this very night, before the people, on whom no reliance was to be placed, could interfere.

plural of “pharisee” — a self-righteous or sanctimonious person

From this reading Annas, too, was delighted that the Galilean, who had insulted the Pharisees in the Temple in so unheard-of a fashion, was caught at last.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He would settle the matter this very night, before the people, on whom no reliance was to be placed, could interfere.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading The judges were awakened at midnight; the Jewish High Priests that they might accuse Him, the heathen judges that they might condemn Him.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He, Caiaphas, would hold himself ready for bearing testimony or sealing documents at any minute.

certainty based on past experience

From this reading He would settle the matter this very night, before the people, on whom no reliance was to be placed, could interfere.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

the act of treating something to make it repel water

From this reading He, Caiaphas, would hold himself ready for bearing testimony or sealing documents at any minute.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading He would settle the matter this very night, before the people, on whom no reliance was to be placed, could interfere.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Annas, too, was delighted that the Galilean, who had insulted the Pharisees in the Temple in so unheard-of a fashion, was caught at last.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Annas, too, was delighted that the Galilean, who had insulted the Pharisees in the Temple in so unheard-of a fashion, was caught at last.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading He, Caiaphas, would hold himself ready for bearing testimony or sealing documents at any minute.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The judges were awakened at midnight; the Jewish High Priests that they might accuse Him, the heathen judges that they might condemn Him.

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

From this reading The judges were awakened at midnight; the Jewish High Priests that they might accuse Him, the heathen judges that they might condemn Him.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The judges were awakened at midnight; the Jewish High Priests that they might accuse Him, the heathen judges that they might condemn Him.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He would settle the matter this very night, before the people, on whom no reliance was to be placed, could interfere.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

difficult to handle; requiring great tact

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

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

From this reading He would settle the matter this very night, before the people, on whom no reliance was to be placed, could interfere.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Annas, too, was delighted that the Galilean, who had insulted the Pharisees in the Temple in so unheard-of a fashion, was caught at last.

previously unknown

From this reading Annas, too, was delighted that the Galilean, who had insulted the Pharisees in the Temple in so unheard-of a fashion, was caught at last.

precisely as stated

From this reading He would settle the matter this very night, before the people, on whom no reliance was to be placed, could interfere.

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

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

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

From this reading The judges were awakened at midnight; the Jewish High Priests that they might accuse Him, the heathen judges that they might condemn Him.

which person or people

From this reading Annas, too, was delighted that the Galilean, who had insulted the Pharisees in the Temple in so unheard-of a fashion, was caught at last.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He would settle the matter this very night, before the people, on whom no reliance was to be placed, could interfere.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading The High Priest Caiaphas left his couch right gladly; he was delighted that they had caught Him at last, but he thought that the High Priest Annas should frame the accusation; he was younger, better acquainted with the Roman laws, and would carry through the ticklish business most effectively.