used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "For what have we been called together at this time, knowest thou?" asked a man of his neighbor in the crowd assembled before the synagogue of the Nazarenes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Their widows, say they, are neglected in the daily ministrations."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "For what have we been called together at this time, knowest thou?" asked a man of his neighbor in the crowd assembled before the synagogue of the Nazarenes.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading "For what have we been called together at this time, knowest thou?" asked a man of his neighbor in the crowd assembled before the synagogue of the Nazarenes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "For what have we been called together at this time, knowest thou?" asked a man of his neighbor in the crowd assembled before the synagogue of the Nazarenes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "For what have we been called together at this time, knowest thou?" asked a man of his neighbor in the crowd assembled before the synagogue of the Nazarenes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "For what have we been called together at this time, knowest thou?" asked a man of his neighbor in the crowd assembled before the synagogue of the Nazarenes.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "For what have we been called together at this time, knowest thou?" asked a man of his neighbor in the crowd assembled before the synagogue of the Nazarenes.
deem to be
From this reading "’Tis that we may consider the matter of which the Grecians have been murmuring of late," replied the other.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "For what have we been called together at this time, knowest thou?" asked a man of his neighbor in the crowd assembled before the synagogue of the Nazarenes.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading "Their widows, say they, are neglected in the daily ministrations."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Seeing that this is not the prescribed day for worship."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For what have we been called together at this time, knowest thou?" asked a man of his neighbor in the crowd assembled before the synagogue of the Nazarenes.
Grecians
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From this reading "’Tis that we may consider the matter of which the Grecians have been murmuring of late," replied the other.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "For what have we been called together at this time, knowest thou?" asked a man of his neighbor in the crowd assembled before the synagogue of the Nazarenes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "For what have we been called together at this time, knowest thou?" asked a man of his neighbor in the crowd assembled before the synagogue of the Nazarenes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE SYNAGOGUE OF THE NAZARENES.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Seeing that this is not the prescribed day for worship."
knowest
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From this reading "For what have we been called together at this time, knowest thou?" asked a man of his neighbor in the crowd assembled before the synagogue of the Nazarenes.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "’Tis that we may consider the matter of which the Grecians have been murmuring of late," replied the other.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "For what have we been called together at this time, knowest thou?" asked a man of his neighbor in the crowd assembled before the synagogue of the Nazarenes.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "’Tis that we may consider the matter of which the Grecians have been murmuring of late," replied the other.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "’Tis that we may consider the matter of which the Grecians have been murmuring of late," replied the other.
ministrationsnounUS /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading "Their widows, say they, are neglected in the daily ministrations."
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading "’Tis that we may consider the matter of which the Grecians have been murmuring of late," replied the other.
NAZARENES
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From this reading IN THE SYNAGOGUE OF THE NAZARENES.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading "Their widows, say they, are neglected in the daily ministrations."
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "For what have we been called together at this time, knowest thou?" asked a man of his neighbor in the crowd assembled before the synagogue of the Nazarenes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Seeing that this is not the prescribed day for worship."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE SYNAGOGUE OF THE NAZARENES.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "’Tis that we may consider the matter of which the Grecians have been murmuring of late," replied the other.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading "Seeing that this is not the prescribed day for worship."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "’Tis that we may consider the matter of which the Grecians have been murmuring of late," replied the other.
express in words
From this reading "Their widows, say they, are neglected in the daily ministrations."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Seeing that this is not the prescribed day for worship."
SYNAGOGUEnounUS /ˈsɪnəɡɔːɡ/
(Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation
From this reading IN THE SYNAGOGUE OF THE NAZARENES.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Seeing that this is not the prescribed day for worship."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE SYNAGOGUE OF THE NAZARENES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Their widows, say they, are neglected in the daily ministrations."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Their widows, say they, are neglected in the daily ministrations."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "For what have we been called together at this time, knowest thou?" asked a man of his neighbor in the crowd assembled before the synagogue of the Nazarenes.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "For what have we been called together at this time, knowest thou?" asked a man of his neighbor in the crowd assembled before the synagogue of the Nazarenes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "For what have we been called together at this time, knowest thou?" asked a man of his neighbor in the crowd assembled before the synagogue of the Nazarenes.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "’Tis that we may consider the matter of which the Grecians have been murmuring of late," replied the other.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "For what have we been called together at this time, knowest thou?" asked a man of his neighbor in the crowd assembled before the synagogue of the Nazarenes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "For what have we been called together at this time, knowest thou?" asked a man of his neighbor in the crowd assembled before the synagogue of the Nazarenes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "For what have we been called together at this time, knowest thou?" asked a man of his neighbor in the crowd assembled before the synagogue of the Nazarenes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "’Tis that we may consider the matter of which the Grecians have been murmuring of late," replied the other.
widowsnounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
plural of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading "Their widows, say they, are neglected in the daily ministrations."
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading "Seeing that this is not the prescribed day for worship."
