used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NOT A SPARROW FALLETH.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Though we be circumcised and walk after the law in all diligence, the fact that we are Greeks can be neither overlooked nor forgiven."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
apostlesnounUS /əˈpɑːsəlz/
plural of “apostle” — an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
From this reading "There is unquestioned and open partiality on the part of the apostles toward them that be of Hebrew birth and descent," said one bitterly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Though we be circumcised and walk after the law in all diligence, the fact that we are Greeks can be neither overlooked nor forgiven."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "There is unquestioned and open partiality on the part of the apostles toward them that be of Hebrew birth and descent," said one bitterly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading "There is unquestioned and open partiality on the part of the apostles toward them that be of Hebrew birth and descent," said one bitterly.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading "There is unquestioned and open partiality on the part of the apostles toward them that be of Hebrew birth and descent," said one bitterly.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Though we be circumcised and walk after the law in all diligence, the fact that we are Greeks can be neither overlooked nor forgiven."
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
circumcisedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəmsaɪzd/
past form of “circumcise” — cut the skin over the clitoris
From this reading "Though we be circumcised and walk after the law in all diligence, the fact that we are Greeks can be neither overlooked nor forgiven."
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading "There is unquestioned and open partiality on the part of the apostles toward them that be of Hebrew birth and descent," said one bitterly.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading "Though we be circumcised and walk after the law in all diligence, the fact that we are Greeks can be neither overlooked nor forgiven."
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
FALLETH
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NOT A SPARROW FALLETH.
forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading "Though we be circumcised and walk after the law in all diligence, the fact that we are Greeks can be neither overlooked nor forgiven."
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
depressingly dark
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
GreeksnounUS /ɡriːks/
plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading "Though we be circumcised and walk after the law in all diligence, the fact that we are Greeks can be neither overlooked nor forgiven."
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading "There is unquestioned and open partiality on the part of the apostles toward them that be of Hebrew birth and descent," said one bitterly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is unquestioned and open partiality on the part of the apostles toward them that be of Hebrew birth and descent," said one bitterly.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "Though we be circumcised and walk after the law in all diligence, the fact that we are Greeks can be neither overlooked nor forgiven."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
the force of workers available
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
Nazarenes
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From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "Though we be circumcised and walk after the law in all diligence, the fact that we are Greeks can be neither overlooked nor forgiven."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "Though we be circumcised and walk after the law in all diligence, the fact that we are Greeks can be neither overlooked nor forgiven."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NOT A SPARROW FALLETH.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "There is unquestioned and open partiality on the part of the apostles toward them that be of Hebrew birth and descent," said one bitterly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "There is unquestioned and open partiality on the part of the apostles toward them that be of Hebrew birth and descent," said one bitterly.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading "Though we be circumcised and walk after the law in all diligence, the fact that we are Greeks can be neither overlooked nor forgiven."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "There is unquestioned and open partiality on the part of the apostles toward them that be of Hebrew birth and descent," said one bitterly.
partialitynounUS /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading "There is unquestioned and open partiality on the part of the apostles toward them that be of Hebrew birth and descent," said one bitterly.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
porticonounUS /ˈpɔːrtəkoʊ/
a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There is unquestioned and open partiality on the part of the apostles toward them that be of Hebrew birth and descent," said one bitterly.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
SPARROWnounUS /ˈsperoʊ/
any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading NOT A SPARROW FALLETH.
having a supporting base
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
SynagoguenounUS /ˈsɪnəɡɔːɡ/
(Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "There is unquestioned and open partiality on the part of the apostles toward them that be of Hebrew birth and descent," said one bitterly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is unquestioned and open partiality on the part of the apostles toward them that be of Hebrew birth and descent," said one bitterly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Though we be circumcised and walk after the law in all diligence, the fact that we are Greeks can be neither overlooked nor forgiven."
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "There is unquestioned and open partiality on the part of the apostles toward them that be of Hebrew birth and descent," said one bitterly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
unquestionedadjectiveUS /ənˈkwestʃənd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading "There is unquestioned and open partiality on the part of the apostles toward them that be of Hebrew birth and descent," said one bitterly.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "Though we be circumcised and walk after the law in all diligence, the fact that we are Greeks can be neither overlooked nor forgiven."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Though we be circumcised and walk after the law in all diligence, the fact that we are Greeks can be neither overlooked nor forgiven."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were conversing in low tones, but their excited gestures and gloomy faces betrayed the fact that the topic which they were discussing was not a pleasant one.
a late time of life
From this reading Something more than two years after the events narrated in the preceding chapter, a little group of men might have been seen standing in the portico of a building known as the Synagogue of the Nazarenes.
