touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
in addition
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We be few in number and there is naught to shield us from their fury.
put or send forth
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
didstauxiliary verbUS /dɪdst/
an old form of “did”, used with “thou”
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
divisible by two
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading We be few in number and there is naught to shield us from their fury.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Shall the wolves which slew the Shepherd spare the flock?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We be few in number and there is naught to shield us from their fury.
fulfilmentnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading We be few in number and there is naught to shield us from their fury.
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 Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
how
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From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN PLACE OF JUDAS.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We be few in number and there is naught to shield us from their fury.
JUDASnounUS /ˈdʒuːdəs/
(New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless
From this reading IN PLACE OF JUDAS.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
the force of workers available
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading We be few in number and there is naught to shield us from their fury.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading We be few in number and there is naught to shield us from their fury.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN PLACE OF JUDAS.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading IN PLACE OF JUDAS.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
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 Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
Identical; not different.
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
ShepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading Shall the wolves which slew the Shepherd spare the flock?"
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading We be few in number and there is naught to shield us from their fury.
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
slewverbUS /sluː/
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading Shall the wolves which slew the Shepherd spare the flock?"
refrain from harming
From this reading Shall the wolves which slew the Shepherd spare the flock?"
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
in or at that place or location
From this reading We be few in number and there is naught to shield us from their fury.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We be few in number and there is naught to shield us from their fury.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
valornounUS /ˈvælər/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
at the time that
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thou didst see when we praised God in the temple even this day, how the chief priests and the elders cast upon us looks which were as sharp arrows in the hands of mighty men of valor.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
which person or people
From this reading "What and if while we wait for the fulfilment of the promise, the same men who have slain our Lord shall also turn their hand against us?
wolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Shall the wolves which slew the Shepherd spare the flock?"
