used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading So Simon Peter and Andrew launched the boat, and I with them; and Jesus went on board, and there he sat, still musing, while we made ready the tackling and the nets.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
AtonementnounUS /əˈtoʊnmənt/
compensation for a wrong
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading But when he saw us, he bade Simon Peter prepare his fishing‐boat, for he desired to go out into the deep.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading While we busied ourselves herein, many of the sailors and fishermen of the town came down to the coast and began to launch their vessels; for the day was fair for fishing.
see with attention
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading So Simon Peter and Andrew launched the boat, and I with them; and Jesus went on board, and there he sat, still musing, while we made ready the tackling and the nets.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading But when he saw us, he bade Simon Peter prepare his fishing‐boat, for he desired to go out into the deep.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading While we busied ourselves herein, many of the sailors and fishermen of the town came down to the coast and began to launch their vessels; for the day was fair for fishing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading While we busied ourselves herein, many of the sailors and fishermen of the town came down to the coast and began to launch their vessels; for the day was fair for fishing.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading While we busied ourselves herein, many of the sailors and fishermen of the town came down to the coast and began to launch their vessels; for the day was fair for fishing.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading But when he saw us, he bade Simon Peter prepare his fishing‐boat, for he desired to go out into the deep.
wanted intensely
From this reading But when he saw us, he bade Simon Peter prepare his fishing‐boat, for he desired to go out into the deep.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading While we busied ourselves herein, many of the sailors and fishermen of the town came down to the coast and began to launch their vessels; for the day was fair for fishing.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading While we busied ourselves herein, many of the sailors and fishermen of the town came down to the coast and began to launch their vessels; for the day was fair for fishing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading While we busied ourselves herein, many of the sailors and fishermen of the town came down to the coast and began to launch their vessels; for the day was fair for fishing.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading But when he saw us, he bade Simon Peter prepare his fishing‐boat, for he desired to go out into the deep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But when he saw us, he bade Simon Peter prepare his fishing‐boat, for he desired to go out into the deep.
set up or found
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But when he saw us, he bade Simon Peter prepare his fishing‐boat, for he desired to go out into the deep.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
hereinadverbUS /hɪˈrɪn/
in this place or thing or document
From this reading While we busied ourselves herein, many of the sailors and fishermen of the town came down to the coast and began to launch their vessels; for the day was fair for fishing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But when he saw us, he bade Simon Peter prepare his fishing‐boat, for he desired to go out into the deep.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
insomuchadverb
to such an extent or degree; so
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But when he saw us, he bade Simon Peter prepare his fishing‐boat, for he desired to go out into the deep.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
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 Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading While we busied ourselves herein, many of the sailors and fishermen of the town came down to the coast and began to launch their vessels; for the day was fair for fishing.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading So Simon Peter and Andrew launched the boat, and I with them; and Jesus went on board, and there he sat, still musing, while we made ready the tackling and the nets.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading So Simon Peter and Andrew launched the boat, and I with them; and Jesus went on board, and there he sat, still musing, while we made ready the tackling and the nets.
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 While we busied ourselves herein, many of the sailors and fishermen of the town came down to the coast and began to launch their vessels; for the day was fair for fishing.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
netsnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading So Simon Peter and Andrew launched the boat, and I with them; and Jesus went on board, and there he sat, still musing, while we made ready the tackling and the nets.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading While we busied ourselves herein, many of the sailors and fishermen of the town came down to the coast and began to launch their vessels; for the day was fair for fishing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But when he saw us, he bade Simon Peter prepare his fishing‐boat, for he desired to go out into the deep.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading But when he saw us, he bade Simon Peter prepare his fishing‐boat, for he desired to go out into the deep.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading But when he saw us, he bade Simon Peter prepare his fishing‐boat, for he desired to go out into the deep.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading So Simon Peter and Andrew launched the boat, and I with them; and Jesus went on board, and there he sat, still musing, while we made ready the tackling and the nets.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading While we busied ourselves herein, many of the sailors and fishermen of the town came down to the coast and began to launch their vessels; for the day was fair for fishing.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading So Simon Peter and Andrew launched the boat, and I with them; and Jesus went on board, and there he sat, still musing, while we made ready the tackling and the nets.
cut with a saw
From this reading But when he saw us, he bade Simon Peter prepare his fishing‐boat, for he desired to go out into the deep.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading But when he saw us, he bade Simon Peter prepare his fishing‐boat, for he desired to go out into the deep.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
that is looked for
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
not in physical motion
From this reading So Simon Peter and Andrew launched the boat, and I with them; and Jesus went on board, and there he sat, still musing, while we made ready the tackling and the nets.
tacklingverbUS /ˈtæklɪŋ/
-ing form of “tackle” — accept as a challenge
From this reading So Simon Peter and Andrew launched the boat, and I with them; and Jesus went on board, and there he sat, still musing, while we made ready the tackling and the nets.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While we busied ourselves herein, many of the sailors and fishermen of the town came down to the coast and began to launch their vessels; for the day was fair for fishing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So Simon Peter and Andrew launched the boat, and I with them; and Jesus went on board, and there he sat, still musing, while we made ready the tackling and the nets.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So Simon Peter and Andrew launched the boat, and I with them; and Jesus went on board, and there he sat, still musing, while we made ready the tackling and the nets.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
Tisri
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From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading While we busied ourselves herein, many of the sailors and fishermen of the town came down to the coast and began to launch their vessels; for the day was fair for fishing.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But when he saw us, he bade Simon Peter prepare his fishing‐boat, for he desired to go out into the deep.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading While we busied ourselves herein, many of the sailors and fishermen of the town came down to the coast and began to launch their vessels; for the day was fair for fishing.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So Simon Peter and Andrew launched the boat, and I with them; and Jesus went on board, and there he sat, still musing, while we made ready the tackling and the nets.
at the time that
From this reading Now so it was that, when we arose on a certain morning (in the first week, as I remember, of the month Tisri), behold, Jesus was not in the house, and when we sought him, we found him on the shore musing; insomuch that at first he was not aware of our presence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By this time the autumn was come round, and it wanted but a few days to the tenth day of the month Tisri, which is the Great Day of Atonement.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading So Simon Peter and Andrew launched the boat, and I with them; and Jesus went on board, and there he sat, still musing, while we made ready the tackling and the nets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So Simon Peter and Andrew launched the boat, and I with them; and Jesus went on board, and there he sat, still musing, while we made ready the tackling and the nets.
