used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
abusedadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːzd/
used improperly or excessively especially drugs
From this reading We--scribes and pharisees--have been vilified and abused for nineteen hundred years because we acted as the circumstances of our lives compelled us.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading We--scribes and pharisees--have been vilified and abused for nineteen hundred years because we acted as the circumstances of our lives compelled us.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THIS is the story of the scribes, pharisees, priests, and Levites, and of certain Romans.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
arightadverb
in an accurate manner
From this reading If it has been told aright, he may see why it was that we crucified the Truth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
for the reason that
From this reading We--scribes and pharisees--have been vilified and abused for nineteen hundred years because we acted as the circumstances of our lives compelled us.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If it has been told aright, he may see why it was that we crucified the Truth.
brought into existence
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading THIS is the story of the scribes, pharisees, priests, and Levites, and of certain Romans.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading We--scribes and pharisees--have been vilified and abused for nineteen hundred years because we acted as the circumstances of our lives compelled us.
crucifiedverbUS /ˈkruːsəfaɪd/
inflected form of “crucify” — kill by nailing onto a cross
From this reading If it has been told aright, he may see why it was that we crucified the Truth.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
emanating from God
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
else
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From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We--scribes and pharisees--have been vilified and abused for nineteen hundred years because we acted as the circumstances of our lives compelled us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it has been told aright, he may see why it was that we crucified the Truth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We--scribes and pharisees--have been vilified and abused for nineteen hundred years because we acted as the circumstances of our lives compelled us.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If it has been told aright, he may see why it was that we crucified the Truth.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
ten 10s
From this reading We--scribes and pharisees--have been vilified and abused for nineteen hundred years because we acted as the circumstances of our lives compelled us.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it has been told aright, he may see why it was that we crucified the Truth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THIS is the story of the scribes, pharisees, priests, and Levites, and of certain Romans.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
Levites
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From this reading THIS is the story of the scribes, pharisees, priests, and Levites, and of certain Romans.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading We--scribes and pharisees--have been vilified and abused for nineteen hundred years because we acted as the circumstances of our lives compelled us.
lowlyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊli/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
nineteennounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading We--scribes and pharisees--have been vilified and abused for nineteen hundred years because we acted as the circumstances of our lives compelled us.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THIS is the story of the scribes, pharisees, priests, and Levites, and of certain Romans.
and nothing more
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
outcastsnounUS /ˈaʊtkæsts/
plural of “outcast” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
phariseesnounUS /ˈfɑːrɪsiːz/
plural of “pharisee” — a self-righteous or sanctimonious person
From this reading THIS is the story of the scribes, pharisees, priests, and Levites, and of certain Romans.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
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 THIS is the story of the scribes, pharisees, priests, and Levites, and of certain Romans.
publicans
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From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
without much difficulty
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading THIS is the story of the scribes, pharisees, priests, and Levites, and of certain Romans.
scribesnounUS /skraɪbz/
plural of “scribe” — French playwright (1791-1861)
From this reading THIS is the story of the scribes, pharisees, priests, and Levites, and of certain Romans.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If it has been told aright, he may see why it was that we crucified the Truth.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
sinnersnounUS /ˈsɪnərz/
plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
stand-point
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From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THIS is the story of the scribes, pharisees, priests, and Levites, and of certain Romans.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THIS is the story of the scribes, pharisees, priests, and Levites, and of certain Romans.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THIS is the story of the scribes, pharisees, priests, and Levites, and of certain Romans.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading If it has been told aright, he may see why it was that we crucified the Truth.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We--scribes and pharisees--have been vilified and abused for nineteen hundred years because we acted as the circumstances of our lives compelled us.
vilifiedverbUS /ˈvɪləfaɪd/
inflected form of “vilify” — spread negative information about
From this reading We--scribes and pharisees--have been vilified and abused for nineteen hundred years because we acted as the circumstances of our lives compelled us.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it has been told aright, he may see why it was that we crucified the Truth.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If it has been told aright, he may see why it was that we crucified the Truth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
belonging to which person
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If it has been told aright, he may see why it was that we crucified the Truth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fact seems to be overlooked that we were not born publicans and sinners, but upright and virtuous citizens, and that it was out of the question for us to desert our own class and to ally ourselves with those whose only recommendation appeared to lie in the fact that they were poor and lowly, or else that they were social outcasts and sinners.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is intended as a phase of that divine history already told to the world, but now told from another stand-point and translated from the ancient Hebrew habits of life into modern American, so that the reader may more readily understand the circumstances that directed our actions.
a late time of life
From this reading We--scribes and pharisees--have been vilified and abused for nineteen hundred years because we acted as the circumstances of our lives compelled us.
