used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
abiding-places
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From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
on or to one side
From this reading At the threshold of his host's house he put aside his sandals and let himself in with a murmured formula.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the threshold of his host's house he put aside his sandals and let himself in with a murmured formula.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In a little time he came forth with a wallet flung over his shoulder and took the streets toward Gennath Gate.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
Essenenoun
a member of an ascetic Jewish sect around the time of Jesus
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
Essene's
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From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
Essenes
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From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
EXCEPTIONnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading In a little time he came forth with a wallet flung over his shoulder and took the streets toward Gennath Gate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not written in the laws of his order that he should make greater preparation for a journey.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading At the threshold of his host's house he put aside his sandals and let himself in with a murmured formula.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In a little time he came forth with a wallet flung over his shoulder and took the streets toward Gennath Gate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
GalileenounUS /ˈɡæləliː/
an area of northern Israel; formerly the northern part of Palestine and the ancient kingdom of Israel; the scene of Jesus's ministry
From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading In a little time he came forth with a wallet flung over his shoulder and took the streets toward Gennath Gate.
Gennath
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From this reading In a little time he came forth with a wallet flung over his shoulder and took the streets toward Gennath Gate.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It was not written in the laws of his order that he should make greater preparation for a journey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At the threshold of his host's house he put aside his sandals and let himself in with a murmured formula.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading At the threshold of his host's house he put aside his sandals and let himself in with a murmured formula.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the threshold of his host's house he put aside his sandals and let himself in with a murmured formula.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not written in the laws of his order that he should make greater preparation for a journey.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading It was not written in the laws of his order that he should make greater preparation for a journey.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading At the threshold of his host's house he put aside his sandals and let himself in with a murmured formula.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a little time he came forth with a wallet flung over his shoulder and took the streets toward Gennath Gate.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
engage in
From this reading It was not written in the laws of his order that he should make greater preparation for a journey.
Marsyas
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From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading At the threshold of his host's house he put aside his sandals and let himself in with a murmured formula.
NazarethnounUS /ˈnæzərɪθ/
a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary
From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not written in the laws of his order that he should make greater preparation for a journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was not written in the laws of his order that he should make greater preparation for a journey.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In a little time he came forth with a wallet flung over his shoulder and took the streets toward Gennath Gate.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It was not written in the laws of his order that he should make greater preparation for a journey.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
PRUDENTadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At the threshold of his host's house he put aside his sandals and let himself in with a murmured formula.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
sandalsnounUS /ˈsændəlz/
plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
From this reading At the threshold of his host's house he put aside his sandals and let himself in with a murmured formula.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was not written in the laws of his order that he should make greater preparation for a journey.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading In a little time he came forth with a wallet flung over his shoulder and took the streets toward Gennath Gate.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In a little time he came forth with a wallet flung over his shoulder and took the streets toward Gennath Gate.
supplicationnoun
a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not written in the laws of his order that he should make greater preparation for a journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading At the threshold of his host's house he put aside his sandals and let himself in with a murmured formula.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In a little time he came forth with a wallet flung over his shoulder and took the streets toward Gennath Gate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In a little time he came forth with a wallet flung over his shoulder and took the streets toward Gennath Gate.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading In a little time he came forth with a wallet flung over his shoulder and took the streets toward Gennath Gate.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
walletnounUS /ˈwɔːlət/
a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
From this reading In a little time he came forth with a wallet flung over his shoulder and took the streets toward Gennath Gate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not written in the laws of his order that he should make greater preparation for a journey.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A PRUDENT EXCEPTION After he had separated from Stephen, Marsyas went to the house of a resident Essene with whom he made his home, to be fed, to be washed, to offer supplication and to announce his decision to go on a journey.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had already acquainted himself with the abiding-places of Essenes in villages between Jerusalem and Nazareth and, assured of their hospitality and the provision of the Essene's God, he knew that he would fare well to the hill town of Galilee.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was not written in the laws of his order that he should make greater preparation for a journey.
