used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
Arimathea
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From this reading Therefore we expected that he should have gone down to Jerusalem that day, for so it had been determined with Joseph of Arimathea; and we marvelled that he did not go.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
for the reason that
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Therefore we expected that he should have gone down to Jerusalem that day, for so it had been determined with Joseph of Arimathea; and we marvelled that he did not go.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
Bethany
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From this reading When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he continued speaking unto Mary and Martha and other of the women.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
without stop or interruption
From this reading But he continued speaking unto Mary and Martha and other of the women.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Therefore we expected that he should have gone down to Jerusalem that day, for so it had been determined with Joseph of Arimathea; and we marvelled that he did not go.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Therefore we expected that he should have gone down to Jerusalem that day, for so it had been determined with Joseph of Arimathea; and we marvelled that he did not go.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Therefore we expected that he should have gone down to Jerusalem that day, for so it had been determined with Joseph of Arimathea; and we marvelled that he did not go.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
divisible by two
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Therefore we expected that he should have gone down to Jerusalem that day, for so it had been determined with Joseph of Arimathea; and we marvelled that he did not go.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Therefore we expected that he should have gone down to Jerusalem that day, for so it had been determined with Joseph of Arimathea; and we marvelled that he did not go.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Therefore we expected that he should have gone down to Jerusalem that day, for so it had been determined with Joseph of Arimathea; and we marvelled that he did not go.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Therefore we expected that he should have gone down to Jerusalem that day, for so it had been determined with Joseph of Arimathea; and we marvelled that he did not go.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Therefore we expected that he should have gone down to Jerusalem that day, for so it had been determined with Joseph of Arimathea; and we marvelled that he did not go.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Therefore we expected that he should have gone down to Jerusalem that day, for so it had been determined with Joseph of Arimathea; and we marvelled that he did not go.
ten 10s
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
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 When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Therefore we expected that he should have gone down to Jerusalem that day, for so it had been determined with Joseph of Arimathea; and we marvelled that he did not go.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
lambsnounUS /læmz/
plural of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
Martha
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From this reading But he continued speaking unto Mary and Martha and other of the women.
marvelledverbUS /mɑːrˈveld/
inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading Therefore we expected that he should have gone down to Jerusalem that day, for so it had been determined with Joseph of Arimathea; and we marvelled that he did not go.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading But he continued speaking unto Mary and Martha and other of the women.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
myriads
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From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But he continued speaking unto Mary and Martha and other of the women.
partook
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From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
PassovernounUS /ˈpæsoʊvər/
(Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
pilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
sacrificesnounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪz/
plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
only a very short time before
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
slaughteredverbUS /ˈslɔːtərd/
past form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading But he continued speaking unto Mary and Martha and other of the women.
not in physical motion
From this reading When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore we expected that he should have gone down to Jerusalem that day, for so it had been determined with Joseph of Arimathea; and we marvelled that he did not go.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading But he continued speaking unto Mary and Martha and other of the women.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
precisely as stated
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Therefore we expected that he should have gone down to Jerusalem that day, for so it had been determined with Joseph of Arimathea; and we marvelled that he did not go.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
at the time that
From this reading When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the morrow came (which was the fifth day of the week) Jesus abode still in Bethany, and went not forth to Jerusalem.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Therefore we expected that he should have gone down to Jerusalem that day, for so it had been determined with Joseph of Arimathea; and we marvelled that he did not go.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Now so it was that the Passover that year fell on the Sabbath day; and because of the multitude of the sacrifices that were to be slain between the two evenings in the temple, it was a custom that certain of the pilgrims should keep the Passover on a day before the Sabbath.
but in spite of that
From this reading For it was said (though I can scarce believe it) that there were nigh upon three hundred myriads of souls in Jerusalem during the Passover week; and even though the women partook not of the feast, yet the number of lambs to be slaughtered must needs be very great.
