used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This miracle now," he thought, stroking his hoary beard reflectively, "was a most unfortunate thing--most untimely.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading But this was not easy; things looked dubious for the success of his enterprise; he was forced to acknowledge as much to himself.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Annas sat quite alone in the council chamber of the Sanhedrim.
in addition
From this reading He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
AnnasnounUS /ˈænəz/
plural of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Annas sat quite alone in the council chamber of the Sanhedrim.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But this was not easy; things looked dubious for the success of his enterprise; he was forced to acknowledge as much to himself.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading "This miracle now," he thought, stroking his hoary beard reflectively, "was a most unfortunate thing--most untimely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this was not easy; things looked dubious for the success of his enterprise; he was forced to acknowledge as much to himself.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading But this was not easy; things looked dubious for the success of his enterprise; he was forced to acknowledge as much to himself.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
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 He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading But this was not easy; things looked dubious for the success of his enterprise; he was forced to acknowledge as much to himself.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading But this was not easy; things looked dubious for the success of his enterprise; he was forced to acknowledge as much to himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading But this was not easy; things looked dubious for the success of his enterprise; he was forced to acknowledge as much to himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But this was not easy; things looked dubious for the success of his enterprise; he was forced to acknowledge as much to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But this was not easy; things looked dubious for the success of his enterprise; he was forced to acknowledge as much to himself.
hoaryadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːri/
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading "This miracle now," he thought, stroking his hoary beard reflectively, "was a most unfortunate thing--most untimely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But this was not easy; things looked dubious for the success of his enterprise; he was forced to acknowledge as much to himself.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading "This miracle now," he thought, stroking his hoary beard reflectively, "was a most unfortunate thing--most untimely.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "This miracle now," he thought, stroking his hoary beard reflectively, "was a most unfortunate thing--most untimely.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But this was not easy; things looked dubious for the success of his enterprise; he was forced to acknowledge as much to himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But this was not easy; things looked dubious for the success of his enterprise; he was forced to acknowledge as much to himself.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "This miracle now," he thought, stroking his hoary beard reflectively, "was a most unfortunate thing--most untimely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Annas sat quite alone in the council chamber of the Sanhedrim.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Annas sat quite alone in the council chamber of the Sanhedrim.
reflectivelyadverb
in a reflective manner
From this reading "This miracle now," he thought, stroking his hoary beard reflectively, "was a most unfortunate thing--most untimely.
Sanhedrim
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From this reading Annas sat quite alone in the council chamber of the Sanhedrim.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Annas sat quite alone in the council chamber of the Sanhedrim.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
strokingnounUS /ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
a light touch with the hands
From this reading "This miracle now," he thought, stroking his hoary beard reflectively, "was a most unfortunate thing--most untimely.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading But this was not easy; things looked dubious for the success of his enterprise; he was forced to acknowledge as much to himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER.
a special situation
From this reading "This miracle now," he thought, stroking his hoary beard reflectively, "was a most unfortunate thing--most untimely.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But this was not easy; things looked dubious for the success of his enterprise; he was forced to acknowledge as much to himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this was not easy; things looked dubious for the success of his enterprise; he was forced to acknowledge as much to himself.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "This miracle now," he thought, stroking his hoary beard reflectively, "was a most unfortunate thing--most untimely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But this was not easy; things looked dubious for the success of his enterprise; he was forced to acknowledge as much to himself.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading "This miracle now," he thought, stroking his hoary beard reflectively, "was a most unfortunate thing--most untimely.
untimelyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪmli/
badly timed
From this reading "This miracle now," he thought, stroking his hoary beard reflectively, "was a most unfortunate thing--most untimely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this was not easy; things looked dubious for the success of his enterprise; he was forced to acknowledge as much to himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had come early in order that he might set in order certain papers, and also that he might with due deliberation determine the course of procedure for the morning’s session.
