used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And though we still loved Jesus and trusted him after a manner, yet we knew not what to think concerning the things that he had done of late.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And though we still loved Jesus and trusted him after a manner, yet we knew not what to think concerning the things that he had done of late.
(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 We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
have
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
for the reason that
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading As we journeyed, Jesus spake much concerning faith, and how, without faith, no one could truly believe in him.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading And though we still loved Jesus and trusted him after a manner, yet we knew not what to think concerning the things that he had done of late.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As we journeyed, Jesus spake much concerning faith, and how, without faith, no one could truly believe in him.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading And though we still loved Jesus and trusted him after a manner, yet we knew not what to think concerning the things that he had done of late.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading As we journeyed, Jesus spake much concerning faith, and how, without faith, no one could truly believe in him.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And though we still loved Jesus and trusted him after a manner, yet we knew not what to think concerning the things that he had done of late.
Hermon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And though we still loved Jesus and trusted him after a manner, yet we knew not what to think concerning the things that he had done of late.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As we journeyed, Jesus spake much concerning faith, and how, without faith, no one could truly believe in him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As we journeyed, Jesus spake much concerning faith, and how, without faith, no one could truly believe in him.
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 As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And though we still loved Jesus and trusted him after a manner, yet we knew not what to think concerning the things that he had done of late.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading And though we still loved Jesus and trusted him after a manner, yet we knew not what to think concerning the things that he had done of late.
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 As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
held dear
From this reading And though we still loved Jesus and trusted him after a manner, yet we knew not what to think concerning the things that he had done of late.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And though we still loved Jesus and trusted him after a manner, yet we knew not what to think concerning the things that he had done of late.
measuringnounUS /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
attach to a support
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As we journeyed, Jesus spake much concerning faith, and how, without faith, no one could truly believe in him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
not any; not one
From this reading As we journeyed, Jesus spake much concerning faith, and how, without faith, no one could truly believe in him.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And though we still loved Jesus and trusted him after a manner, yet we knew not what to think concerning the things that he had done of late.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
many times at short intervals
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
on one occasion
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As we journeyed, Jesus spake much concerning faith, and how, without faith, no one could truly believe in him.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
reckoningnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
RedemptionnounUS /rɪˈdempʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
spake
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As we journeyed, Jesus spake much concerning faith, and how, without faith, no one could truly believe in him.
express in speech
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
not in physical motion
From this reading And though we still loved Jesus and trusted him after a manner, yet we knew not what to think concerning the things that he had done of late.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
a quantity of money
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And though we still loved Jesus and trusted him after a manner, yet we knew not what to think concerning the things that he had done of late.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading And though we still loved Jesus and trusted him after a manner, yet we knew not what to think concerning the things that he had done of late.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And though we still loved Jesus and trusted him after a manner, yet we knew not what to think concerning the things that he had done of late.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And though we still loved Jesus and trusted him after a manner, yet we knew not what to think concerning the things that he had done of late.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading As we journeyed, Jesus spake much concerning faith, and how, without faith, no one could truly believe in him.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading And though we still loved Jesus and trusted him after a manner, yet we knew not what to think concerning the things that he had done of late.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
precisely as stated
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From time to time he looked at us, as we went by his side; and he seemed as if he were measuring our thoughts by our faces, and reckoning up the sum of our strength: and now he seemed desirous to speak, and now to delay speaking; watching over us as if some great burden were at hand, and as though he feared lest the burden should be more than we could bear.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were all very silent, more than was our custom; for we were downcast and dejected by reason of our often fleeing from before the face of our enemies, and because of the delay of the day of Redemption.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And though we still loved Jesus and trusted him after a manner, yet we knew not what to think concerning the things that he had done of late.
in or at the place that
From this reading As soon as day dawned on the morrow, we left the village where we had lain that night, and journeyed northward; and Jesus set his face once more toward Mount Hermon.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As we journeyed, Jesus spake much concerning faith, and how, without faith, no one could truly believe in him.
but in spite of that
From this reading And though we still loved Jesus and trusted him after a manner, yet we knew not what to think concerning the things that he had done of late.
