used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But I remained without; and I conversed with the people, making as if I were no Galilean, but a citizen of Jerusalem.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Though we had so basely fled from our Master, yet away from him we were not able to rest.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading Near me was John the son of Zebedee; who, having some acquaintance in the household of the High Priest, gained access into the house; and Peter also with him.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Near me was John the son of Zebedee; who, having some acquaintance in the household of the High Priest, gained access into the house; and Peter also with him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
in addition
From this reading Near me was John the son of Zebedee; who, having some acquaintance in the household of the High Priest, gained access into the house; and Peter also with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But I remained without; and I conversed with the people, making as if I were no Galilean, but a citizen of Jerusalem.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Though we had so basely fled from our Master, yet away from him we were not able to rest.
baselyadverb
in a despicable, ignoble manner
From this reading Though we had so basely fled from our Master, yet away from him we were not able to rest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I remained without; and I conversed with the people, making as if I were no Galilean, but a citizen of Jerusalem.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
changersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒərz/
plural of “changer” — a person who changes something
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
a person who is in charge
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading But I remained without; and I conversed with the people, making as if I were no Galilean, but a citizen of Jerusalem.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
concoursenounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrs/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading But I remained without; and I conversed with the people, making as if I were no Galilean, but a citizen of Jerusalem.
dealersnounUS /ˈdiːlərz/
plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
divisible by two
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Though we had so basely fled from our Master, yet away from him we were not able to rest.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though we had so basely fled from our Master, yet away from him we were not able to rest.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Near me was John the son of Zebedee; who, having some acquaintance in the household of the High Priest, gained access into the house; and Peter also with him.
GalileannounUS /ˌɡæləˈliːən/
an inhabitant of Galilee (an epithet of Jesus Christ)
From this reading But I remained without; and I conversed with the people, making as if I were no Galilean, but a citizen of Jerusalem.
brought together in one place
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though we had so basely fled from our Master, yet away from him we were not able to rest.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Near me was John the son of Zebedee; who, having some acquaintance in the household of the High Priest, gained access into the house; and Peter also with him.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though we had so basely fled from our Master, yet away from him we were not able to rest.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
a social unit living together
From this reading Near me was John the son of Zebedee; who, having some acquaintance in the household of the High Priest, gained access into the house; and Peter also with him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I remained without; and I conversed with the people, making as if I were no Galilean, but a citizen of Jerusalem.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But I remained without; and I conversed with the people, making as if I were no Galilean, but a citizen of Jerusalem.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Near me was John the son of Zebedee; who, having some acquaintance in the household of the High Priest, gained access into the house; and Peter also with him.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
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 I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Near me was John the son of Zebedee; who, having some acquaintance in the household of the High Priest, gained access into the house; and Peter also with him.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But I remained without; and I conversed with the people, making as if I were no Galilean, but a citizen of Jerusalem.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Though we had so basely fled from our Master, yet away from him we were not able to rest.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Near me was John the son of Zebedee; who, having some acquaintance in the household of the High Priest, gained access into the house; and Peter also with him.
the force of workers available
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near me was John the son of Zebedee; who, having some acquaintance in the household of the High Priest, gained access into the house; and Peter also with him.
not any; not one
From this reading But I remained without; and I conversed with the people, making as if I were no Galilean, but a citizen of Jerusalem.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though we had so basely fled from our Master, yet away from him we were not able to rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Though we had so basely fled from our Master, yet away from him we were not able to rest.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But I remained without; and I conversed with the people, making as if I were no Galilean, but a citizen of Jerusalem.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Near me was John the son of Zebedee; who, having some acquaintance in the household of the High Priest, gained access into the house; and Peter also with him.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Near me was John the son of Zebedee; who, having some acquaintance in the household of the High Priest, gained access into the house; and Peter also with him.
Priest'snounUS /priːsts/
possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But I remained without; and I conversed with the people, making as if I were no Galilean, but a citizen of Jerusalem.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Though we had so basely fled from our Master, yet away from him we were not able to rest.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For I perceived that the most part of the multitude were men of Jerusalem, some indeed citizens, but the greater part servants of the chief priests, and money‐changers, and cattle‐dealers; who had been gathered together of set purpose by the enemies of Jesus.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though we had so basely fled from our Master, yet away from him we were not able to rest.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Near me was John the son of Zebedee; who, having some acquaintance in the household of the High Priest, gained access into the house; and Peter also with him.
a male human offspring
From this reading Near me was John the son of Zebedee; who, having some acquaintance in the household of the High Priest, gained access into the house; and Peter also with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though we had so basely fled from our Master, yet away from him we were not able to rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though we had so basely fled from our Master, yet away from him we were not able to rest.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Though we had so basely fled from our Master, yet away from him we were not able to rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though we had so basely fled from our Master, yet away from him we were not able to rest.
which person or people
From this reading Near me was John the son of Zebedee; who, having some acquaintance in the household of the High Priest, gained access into the house; and Peter also with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Therefore we followed after the guard down the mountain, even into Jerusalem, and mingled with the concourse that was gathered together before the doors of the High Priest’s house.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But I remained without; and I conversed with the people, making as if I were no Galilean, but a citizen of Jerusalem.
but in spite of that
From this reading Though we had so basely fled from our Master, yet away from him we were not able to rest.
Zebedee
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From this reading Near me was John the son of Zebedee; who, having some acquaintance in the household of the High Priest, gained access into the house; and Peter also with him.
