past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading For now, and for many days after, he spake and acted like one that seeth things to come as clear as things past.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For now, and for many days after, he spake and acted like one that seeth things to come as clear as things past.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading If we were joyful before, much more did we rejoice now; and Judas smote his hands together for very gladness, esteeming Jerusalem already captured.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For now, and for many days after, he spake and acted like one that seeth things to come as clear as things past.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For now, and for many days after, he spake and acted like one that seeth things to come as clear as things past.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the morrow after the blessing of Simon Peter, he called us together, and told us that we must go up to Jerusalem at the next Passover.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading On the morrow after the blessing of Simon Peter, he called us together, and told us that we must go up to Jerusalem at the next Passover.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the morrow after the blessing of Simon Peter, he called us together, and told us that we must go up to Jerusalem at the next Passover.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading If we were joyful before, much more did we rejoice now; and Judas smote his hands together for very gladness, esteeming Jerusalem already captured.
rid of obstructions
From this reading For now, and for many days after, he spake and acted like one that seeth things to come as clear as things past.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For now, and for many days after, he spake and acted like one that seeth things to come as clear as things past.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For now, and for many days after, he spake and acted like one that seeth things to come as clear as things past.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If we were joyful before, much more did we rejoice now; and Judas smote his hands together for very gladness, esteeming Jerusalem already captured.
esteeming
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From this reading If we were joyful before, much more did we rejoice now; and Judas smote his hands together for very gladness, esteeming Jerusalem already captured.
expectancynounUS /ɪkˈspektənsi/
an expectation
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For now, and for many days after, he spake and acted like one that seeth things to come as clear as things past.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading If we were joyful before, much more did we rejoice now; and Judas smote his hands together for very gladness, esteeming Jerusalem already captured.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the morrow after the blessing of Simon Peter, he called us together, and told us that we must go up to Jerusalem at the next Passover.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading If we were joyful before, much more did we rejoice now; and Judas smote his hands together for very gladness, esteeming Jerusalem already captured.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For now, and for many days after, he spake and acted like one that seeth things to come as clear as things past.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If we were joyful before, much more did we rejoice now; and Judas smote his hands together for very gladness, esteeming Jerusalem already captured.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we were joyful before, much more did we rejoice now; and Judas smote his hands together for very gladness, esteeming Jerusalem already captured.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading On the morrow after the blessing of Simon Peter, he called us together, and told us that we must go up to Jerusalem at the next Passover.
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 For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading If we were joyful before, much more did we rejoice now; and Judas smote his hands together for very gladness, esteeming Jerusalem already captured.
JudasnounUS /ˈdʒuːdəs/
(New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless
From this reading If we were joyful before, much more did we rejoice now; and Judas smote his hands together for very gladness, esteeming Jerusalem already captured.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For now, and for many days after, he spake and acted like one that seeth things to come as clear as things past.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
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 For now, and for many days after, he spake and acted like one that seeth things to come as clear as things past.
march in a procession
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
Master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If we were joyful before, much more did we rejoice now; and Judas smote his hands together for very gladness, esteeming Jerusalem already captured.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading On the morrow after the blessing of Simon Peter, he called us together, and told us that we must go up to Jerusalem at the next Passover.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If we were joyful before, much more did we rejoice now; and Judas smote his hands together for very gladness, esteeming Jerusalem already captured.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading On the morrow after the blessing of Simon Peter, he called us together, and told us that we must go up to Jerusalem at the next Passover.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On the morrow after the blessing of Simon Peter, he called us together, and told us that we must go up to Jerusalem at the next Passover.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For now, and for many days after, he spake and acted like one that seeth things to come as clear as things past.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morrow after the blessing of Simon Peter, he called us together, and told us that we must go up to Jerusalem at the next Passover.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For now, and for many days after, he spake and acted like one that seeth things to come as clear as things past.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
PassovernounUS /ˈpæsoʊvər/
(Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt
From this reading On the morrow after the blessing of Simon Peter, he called us together, and told us that we must go up to Jerusalem at the next Passover.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading For now, and for many days after, he spake and acted like one that seeth things to come as clear as things past.
perforceadverbUS /pərˈfɔːrs/
by necessity; by force of circumstance
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading On the morrow after the blessing of Simon Peter, he called us together, and told us that we must go up to Jerusalem at the next Passover.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading If we were joyful before, much more did we rejoice now; and Judas smote his hands together for very gladness, esteeming Jerusalem already captured.
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
seeth
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From this reading For now, and for many days after, he spake and acted like one that seeth things to come as clear as things past.
not often
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading On the morrow after the blessing of Simon Peter, he called us together, and told us that we must go up to Jerusalem at the next Passover.
smote
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From this reading If we were joyful before, much more did we rejoice now; and Judas smote his hands together for very gladness, esteeming Jerusalem already captured.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
spake
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From this reading For now, and for many days after, he spake and acted like one that seeth things to come as clear as things past.
required or under orders
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the morrow after the blessing of Simon Peter, he called us together, and told us that we must go up to Jerusalem at the next Passover.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For now, and for many days after, he spake and acted like one that seeth things to come as clear as things past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For now, and for many days after, he spake and acted like one that seeth things to come as clear as things past.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading On the morrow after the blessing of Simon Peter, he called us together, and told us that we must go up to Jerusalem at the next Passover.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading On the morrow after the blessing of Simon Peter, he called us together, and told us that we must go up to Jerusalem at the next Passover.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On the morrow after the blessing of Simon Peter, he called us together, and told us that we must go up to Jerusalem at the next Passover.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
precisely as stated
From this reading If we were joyful before, much more did we rejoice now; and Judas smote his hands together for very gladness, esteeming Jerusalem already captured.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If we were joyful before, much more did we rejoice now; and Judas smote his hands together for very gladness, esteeming Jerusalem already captured.
at the time that
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From that day forth we noted but seldom in our Master’s countenance that look of expectancy which had sometimes perplexed us before.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For he supposed that Jesus could not march up to Jerusalem so as not to raise up the Romans against him, “and when they come against us in battle,” he said, “then Jesus will perforce put forth his power against them, and will utterly destroy them.”
