Chapter XX

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

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

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From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

later than; following

From this reading Judas also spake after the same manner, and he said that perchance it was well done of Jesus not to work a sign in heaven at first; for had he worked the sign too early, it would have been counted cheap, and would have been despised.

although

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

(prosody) a line of verse that has six iambic feet

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

(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 “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

in addition

From this reading Judas also spake after the same manner, and he said that perchance it was well done of Jesus not to work a sign in heaven at first; for had he worked the sign too early, it would have been counted cheap, and would have been despised.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

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

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

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

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

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

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Much wiser,” continued he, “to hold the sign back till the people crave for it, and till the Pharisees (supposing forsooth that he cannot do it) venture to promise obedience to Jesus on the condition that he work a sign in heaven.

plural of “banquet” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

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

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Judas also spake after the same manner, and he said that perchance it was well done of Jesus not to work a sign in heaven at first; for had he worked the sign too early, it would have been counted cheap, and would have been despised.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading If therefore a common magician can do such things for hire, how much more can Jesus do greater things than these for the Redemption of Israel!”

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From this reading “Much wiser,” continued he, “to hold the sign back till the people crave for it, and till the Pharisees (supposing forsooth that he cannot do it) venture to promise obedience to Jesus on the condition that he work a sign in heaven.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading Judas also spake after the same manner, and he said that perchance it was well done of Jesus not to work a sign in heaven at first; for had he worked the sign too early, it would have been counted cheap, and would have been despised.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading If therefore a common magician can do such things for hire, how much more can Jesus do greater things than these for the Redemption of Israel!”

a state at a particular time

From this reading “Much wiser,” continued he, “to hold the sign back till the people crave for it, and till the Pharisees (supposing forsooth that he cannot do it) venture to promise obedience to Jesus on the condition that he work a sign in heaven.

without stop or interruption

From this reading “Much wiser,” continued he, “to hold the sign back till the people crave for it, and till the Pharisees (supposing forsooth that he cannot do it) venture to promise obedience to Jesus on the condition that he work a sign in heaven.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

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

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading Judas also spake after the same manner, and he said that perchance it was well done of Jesus not to work a sign in heaven at first; for had he worked the sign too early, it would have been counted cheap, and would have been despised.

have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

From this reading “Much wiser,” continued he, “to hold the sign back till the people crave for it, and till the Pharisees (supposing forsooth that he cannot do it) venture to promise obedience to Jesus on the condition that he work a sign in heaven.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

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From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading Judas also spake after the same manner, and he said that perchance it was well done of Jesus not to work a sign in heaven at first; for had he worked the sign too early, it would have been counted cheap, and would have been despised.

plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading If therefore a common magician can do such things for hire, how much more can Jesus do greater things than these for the Redemption of Israel!”

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Judas also spake after the same manner, and he said that perchance it was well done of Jesus not to work a sign in heaven at first; for had he worked the sign too early, it would have been counted cheap, and would have been despised.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Judas also spake after the same manner, and he said that perchance it was well done of Jesus not to work a sign in heaven at first; for had he worked the sign too early, it would have been counted cheap, and would have been despised.

past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Judas also spake after the same manner, and he said that perchance it was well done of Jesus not to work a sign in heaven at first; for had he worked the sign too early, it would have been counted cheap, and would have been despised.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

an archaic word originally meaning “in truth” but now usually used to express disbelief

From this reading “Much wiser,” continued he, “to hold the sign back till the people crave for it, and till the Pharisees (supposing forsooth that he cannot do it) venture to promise obedience to Jesus on the condition that he work a sign in heaven.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading If therefore a common magician can do such things for hire, how much more can Jesus do greater things than these for the Redemption of Israel!”

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

From this reading Judas also spake after the same manner, and he said that perchance it was well done of Jesus not to work a sign in heaven at first; for had he worked the sign too early, it would have been counted cheap, and would have been despised.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

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

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Judas also spake after the same manner, and he said that perchance it was well done of Jesus not to work a sign in heaven at first; for had he worked the sign too early, it would have been counted cheap, and would have been despised.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

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

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

engage or hire for work

From this reading If therefore a common magician can do such things for hire, how much more can Jesus do greater things than these for the Redemption of Israel!”

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

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

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

From this reading “Much wiser,” continued he, “to hold the sign back till the people crave for it, and till the Pharisees (supposing forsooth that he cannot do it) venture to promise obedience to Jesus on the condition that he work a sign in heaven.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading If therefore a common magician can do such things for hire, how much more can Jesus do greater things than these for the Redemption of Israel!”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If therefore a common magician can do such things for hire, how much more can Jesus do greater things than these for the Redemption of Israel!”

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

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

From this reading If therefore a common magician can do such things for hire, how much more can Jesus do greater things than these for the Redemption of Israel!”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

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 Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

(New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless

From this reading Judas also spake after the same manner, and he said that perchance it was well done of Jesus not to work a sign in heaven at first; for had he worked the sign too early, it would have been counted cheap, and would have been despised.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.

From this reading If therefore a common magician can do such things for hire, how much more can Jesus do greater things than these for the Redemption of Israel!”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

plural of “magician” — someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Judas also spake after the same manner, and he said that perchance it was well done of Jesus not to work a sign in heaven at first; for had he worked the sign too early, it would have been counted cheap, and would have been despised.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading If therefore a common magician can do such things for hire, how much more can Jesus do greater things than these for the Redemption of Israel!”

used to form the superlative

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading If therefore a common magician can do such things for hire, how much more can Jesus do greater things than these for the Redemption of Israel!”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading “Much wiser,” continued he, “to hold the sign back till the people crave for it, and till the Pharisees (supposing forsooth that he cannot do it) venture to promise obedience to Jesus on the condition that he work a sign in heaven.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Much wiser,” continued he, “to hold the sign back till the people crave for it, and till the Pharisees (supposing forsooth that he cannot do it) venture to promise obedience to Jesus on the condition that he work a sign in heaven.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

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

From this reading “Much wiser,” continued he, “to hold the sign back till the people crave for it, and till the Pharisees (supposing forsooth that he cannot do it) venture to promise obedience to Jesus on the condition that he work a sign in heaven.

through chance

From this reading Judas also spake after the same manner, and he said that perchance it was well done of Jesus not to work a sign in heaven at first; for had he worked the sign too early, it would have been counted cheap, and would have been despised.

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

From this reading “Much wiser,” continued he, “to hold the sign back till the people crave for it, and till the Pharisees (supposing forsooth that he cannot do it) venture to promise obedience to Jesus on the condition that he work a sign in heaven.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading “Much wiser,” continued he, “to hold the sign back till the people crave for it, and till the Pharisees (supposing forsooth that he cannot do it) venture to promise obedience to Jesus on the condition that he work a sign in heaven.

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

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading If therefore a common magician can do such things for hire, how much more can Jesus do greater things than these for the Redemption of Israel!”

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Judas also spake after the same manner, and he said that perchance it was well done of Jesus not to work a sign in heaven at first; for had he worked the sign too early, it would have been counted cheap, and would have been despised.

express in words

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

a male human offspring

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

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From this reading Judas also spake after the same manner, and he said that perchance it was well done of Jesus not to work a sign in heaven at first; for had he worked the sign too early, it would have been counted cheap, and would have been despised.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading If therefore a common magician can do such things for hire, how much more can Jesus do greater things than these for the Redemption of Israel!”

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading “Much wiser,” continued he, “to hold the sign back till the people crave for it, and till the Pharisees (supposing forsooth that he cannot do it) venture to promise obedience to Jesus on the condition that he work a sign in heaven.

past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading If therefore a common magician can do such things for hire, how much more can Jesus do greater things than these for the Redemption of Israel!”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

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

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading If therefore a common magician can do such things for hire, how much more can Jesus do greater things than these for the Redemption of Israel!”

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading If therefore a common magician can do such things for hire, how much more can Jesus do greater things than these for the Redemption of Israel!”

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading If therefore a common magician can do such things for hire, how much more can Jesus do greater things than these for the Redemption of Israel!”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

up to a particular time

From this reading “Much wiser,” continued he, “to hold the sign back till the people crave for it, and till the Pharisees (supposing forsooth that he cannot do it) venture to promise obedience to Jesus on the condition that he work a sign in heaven.

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

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Judas also spake after the same manner, and he said that perchance it was well done of Jesus not to work a sign in heaven at first; for had he worked the sign too early, it would have been counted cheap, and would have been despised.

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

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading “Much wiser,” continued he, “to hold the sign back till the people crave for it, and till the Pharisees (supposing forsooth that he cannot do it) venture to promise obedience to Jesus on the condition that he work a sign in heaven.

a rod used by a magician or water diviner

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

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

From this reading Judas also spake after the same manner, and he said that perchance it was well done of Jesus not to work a sign in heaven at first; for had he worked the sign too early, it would have been counted cheap, and would have been despised.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Judas also spake after the same manner, and he said that perchance it was well done of Jesus not to work a sign in heaven at first; for had he worked the sign too early, it would have been counted cheap, and would have been despised.

at the time that

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

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

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Now,” said he, “I have heard an Alexandrine say that there are certain magicians which, in the middle of the market‐place, in return for a few obols, will drive out demons and diseases, and call up the souls of heroes, and costly banquets, tables, dishes, and dainties, all as though ready for a feast; all which at the magician’s wand shall vanish away.

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading “Much wiser,” continued he, “to hold the sign back till the people crave for it, and till the Pharisees (supposing forsooth that he cannot do it) venture to promise obedience to Jesus on the condition that he work a sign in heaven.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Judas also spake after the same manner, and he said that perchance it was well done of Jesus not to work a sign in heaven at first; for had he worked the sign too early, it would have been counted cheap, and would have been despised.

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

From this reading Gorgias the son of Philip exceeded the rest of us in his rejoicing at the return of Jesus, and in the largeness of his expectation, saying that it could not be that our Master, when he adventured to work a sign, would suffer himself to be surpassed by any, albeit the most cunning magicians.