used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to Mark and Matthew, they were a quotation from a Psalm, of which the Jewish words were given similarly by the two evangelists.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading They added a Greek interpretation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
Awaking
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From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading According to Mark and Matthew, they were a quotation from a Psalm, of which the Jewish words were given similarly by the two evangelists.
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 THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
evangelistsnounUS /ɪˈvændʒəlɪsts/
plural of “evangelist” — a preacher of the Christian gospel
From this reading According to Mark and Matthew, they were a quotation from a Psalm, of which the Jewish words were given similarly by the two evangelists.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading According to Mark and Matthew, they were a quotation from a Psalm, of which the Jewish words were given similarly by the two evangelists.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading According to Mark and Matthew, they were a quotation from a Psalm, of which the Jewish words were given similarly by the two evangelists.
gospelsnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəlz/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading They added a Greek interpretation.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading They added a Greek interpretation.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading According to Mark and Matthew, they were a quotation from a Psalm, of which the Jewish words were given similarly by the two evangelists.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
LECTUREverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading They were uttered in public and in a loud voice.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
omitverbUS /oʊˈmɪt/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
PsalmnounUS /sɑːlm/
one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David
From this reading According to Mark and Matthew, they were a quotation from a Psalm, of which the Jewish words were given similarly by the two evangelists.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading They were uttered in public and in a loud voice.
quotationnounUS /kwoʊˈteɪʃən/
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
From this reading According to Mark and Matthew, they were a quotation from a Psalm, of which the Jewish words were given similarly by the two evangelists.
similarlyadverbUS /ˈsɪmələrli/
in like or similar manner
From this reading According to Mark and Matthew, they were a quotation from a Psalm, of which the Jewish words were given similarly by the two evangelists.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
communicated in words
From this reading They were uttered in public and in a loud voice.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading They were uttered in public and in a loud voice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading According to Mark and Matthew, they were a quotation from a Psalm, of which the Jewish words were given similarly by the two evangelists.
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE LAST LECTURE Awaking early next morning, two or three hours before lecture, I spent the time in examining the gospels, and in particular the accounts of Christ’s last words.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So few they were in Mark and Matthew that I could not anticipate that Luke would omit a single one of them or fail to give them exactly.
