used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What if it was a collection of notes about Christ’s mighty works and short sayings, which he was intending to combine with a collection of Christ’s doctrine when he died—died perhaps suddenly, perhaps was put to death?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What if it was a collection of notes about Christ’s mighty works and short sayings, which he was intending to combine with a collection of Christ’s doctrine when he died—died perhaps suddenly, perhaps was put to death?
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S BIRTH On the following morning my indignation against Mark began to seem certainly hasty and possibly unjust.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S BIRTH On the following morning my indignation against Mark began to seem certainly hasty and possibly unjust.
from appearances alone
From this reading True, his book was apparently without beginning or end, disfigured by superfluities and omissions, and extraordinarily disproportioned.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S BIRTH On the following morning my indignation against Mark began to seem certainly hasty and possibly unjust.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading True, his book was apparently without beginning or end, disfigured by superfluities and omissions, and extraordinarily disproportioned.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S BIRTH On the following morning my indignation against Mark began to seem certainly hasty and possibly unjust.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading True, his book was apparently without beginning or end, disfigured by superfluities and omissions, and extraordinarily disproportioned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what if he had no time to revise it?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading True, his book was apparently without beginning or end, disfigured by superfluities and omissions, and extraordinarily disproportioned.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S BIRTH On the following morning my indignation against Mark began to seem certainly hasty and possibly unjust.
CHRIST'SnounUS /kraɪsts/
possessive form of “christ” — 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 SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S BIRTH On the following morning my indignation against Mark began to seem certainly hasty and possibly unjust.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading What if it was a collection of notes about Christ’s mighty works and short sayings, which he was intending to combine with a collection of Christ’s doctrine when he died—died perhaps suddenly, perhaps was put to death?
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
have or possess in combination
From this reading What if it was a collection of notes about Christ’s mighty works and short sayings, which he was intending to combine with a collection of Christ’s doctrine when he died—died perhaps suddenly, perhaps was put to death?
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading What if it was a collection of notes about Christ’s mighty works and short sayings, which he was intending to combine with a collection of Christ’s doctrine when he died—died perhaps suddenly, perhaps was put to death?
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading What if it was a collection of notes about Christ’s mighty works and short sayings, which he was intending to combine with a collection of Christ’s doctrine when he died—died perhaps suddenly, perhaps was put to death?
disfiguredadjectiveUS /dɪˈsfɪɡjərd/
having the appearance spoiled
From this reading True, his book was apparently without beginning or end, disfigured by superfluities and omissions, and extraordinarily disproportioned.
disproportioned
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From this reading True, his book was apparently without beginning or end, disfigured by superfluities and omissions, and extraordinarily disproportioned.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading What if it was a collection of notes about Christ’s mighty works and short sayings, which he was intending to combine with a collection of Christ’s doctrine when he died—died perhaps suddenly, perhaps was put to death?
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading True, his book was apparently without beginning or end, disfigured by superfluities and omissions, and extraordinarily disproportioned.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading I tried to find excuses for his work.
extraordinarilyadverbUS /ekˌstrɔːrdəˈnerəli/
extremely
From this reading True, his book was apparently without beginning or end, disfigured by superfluities and omissions, and extraordinarily disproportioned.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I tried to find excuses for his work.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S BIRTH On the following morning my indignation against Mark began to seem certainly hasty and possibly unjust.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I tried to find excuses for his work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But what if he had no time to revise it?
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S BIRTH On the following morning my indignation against Mark began to seem certainly hasty and possibly unjust.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But what if he had no time to revise it?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading True, his book was apparently without beginning or end, disfigured by superfluities and omissions, and extraordinarily disproportioned.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I tried to find excuses for his work.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But what if he had no time to revise it?
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S BIRTH On the following morning my indignation against Mark began to seem certainly hasty and possibly unjust.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading What if it was a collection of notes about Christ’s mighty works and short sayings, which he was intending to combine with a collection of Christ’s doctrine when he died—died perhaps suddenly, perhaps was put to death?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But what if he had no time to revise it?
attach a tag or label to
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S BIRTH On the following morning my indignation against Mark began to seem certainly hasty and possibly unjust.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading What if it was a collection of notes about Christ’s mighty works and short sayings, which he was intending to combine with a collection of Christ’s doctrine when he died—died perhaps suddenly, perhaps was put to death?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S BIRTH On the following morning my indignation against Mark began to seem certainly hasty and possibly unjust.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S BIRTH On the following morning my indignation against Mark began to seem certainly hasty and possibly unjust.
not any; not one
From this reading But what if he had no time to revise it?
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading What if it was a collection of notes about Christ’s mighty works and short sayings, which he was intending to combine with a collection of Christ’s doctrine when he died—died perhaps suddenly, perhaps was put to death?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What if it was a collection of notes about Christ’s mighty works and short sayings, which he was intending to combine with a collection of Christ’s doctrine when he died—died perhaps suddenly, perhaps was put to death?
omissionsnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “omission” — a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading True, his book was apparently without beginning or end, disfigured by superfluities and omissions, and extraordinarily disproportioned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S BIRTH On the following morning my indignation against Mark began to seem certainly hasty and possibly unjust.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading True, his book was apparently without beginning or end, disfigured by superfluities and omissions, and extraordinarily disproportioned.
by chance
From this reading What if it was a collection of notes about Christ’s mighty works and short sayings, which he was intending to combine with a collection of Christ’s doctrine when he died—died perhaps suddenly, perhaps was put to death?
by chance
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S BIRTH On the following morning my indignation against Mark began to seem certainly hasty and possibly unjust.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading What if it was a collection of notes about Christ’s mighty works and short sayings, which he was intending to combine with a collection of Christ’s doctrine when he died—died perhaps suddenly, perhaps was put to death?
reviseverbUS /rɪˈvaɪz/
make revisions in
From this reading But what if he had no time to revise it?
sayingsnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋz/
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading What if it was a collection of notes about Christ’s mighty works and short sayings, which he was intending to combine with a collection of Christ’s doctrine when he died—died perhaps suddenly, perhaps was put to death?
SCAURUS
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From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S BIRTH On the following morning my indignation against Mark began to seem certainly hasty and possibly unjust.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S BIRTH On the following morning my indignation against Mark began to seem certainly hasty and possibly unjust.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading What if it was a collection of notes about Christ’s mighty works and short sayings, which he was intending to combine with a collection of Christ’s doctrine when he died—died perhaps suddenly, perhaps was put to death?
happening unexpectedly
From this reading What if it was a collection of notes about Christ’s mighty works and short sayings, which he was intending to combine with a collection of Christ’s doctrine when he died—died perhaps suddenly, perhaps was put to death?
superfluities
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From this reading True, his book was apparently without beginning or end, disfigured by superfluities and omissions, and extraordinarily disproportioned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S BIRTH On the following morning my indignation against Mark began to seem certainly hasty and possibly unjust.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But what if he had no time to revise it?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S BIRTH On the following morning my indignation against Mark began to seem certainly hasty and possibly unjust.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I tried to find excuses for his work.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, his book was apparently without beginning or end, disfigured by superfluities and omissions, and extraordinarily disproportioned.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S BIRTH On the following morning my indignation against Mark began to seem certainly hasty and possibly unjust.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading True, his book was apparently without beginning or end, disfigured by superfluities and omissions, and extraordinarily disproportioned.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what if he had no time to revise it?
at the time that
From this reading What if it was a collection of notes about Christ’s mighty works and short sayings, which he was intending to combine with a collection of Christ’s doctrine when he died—died perhaps suddenly, perhaps was put to death?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What if it was a collection of notes about Christ’s mighty works and short sayings, which he was intending to combine with a collection of Christ’s doctrine when he died—died perhaps suddenly, perhaps was put to death?
in the company of; together with
From this reading What if it was a collection of notes about Christ’s mighty works and short sayings, which he was intending to combine with a collection of Christ’s doctrine when he died—died perhaps suddenly, perhaps was put to death?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading True, his book was apparently without beginning or end, disfigured by superfluities and omissions, and extraordinarily disproportioned.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I tried to find excuses for his work.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading What if it was a collection of notes about Christ’s mighty works and short sayings, which he was intending to combine with a collection of Christ’s doctrine when he died—died perhaps suddenly, perhaps was put to death?
