Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the Angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE VAN EYCKS Before passing to Hubert van Eyck, the painter of the original of our next picture, please compare carefully the picture of Richard II. and this of the Three Maries, looking first at one and then at the other.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the Angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, to see the Sepulchre.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE VAN EYCKS Before passing to Hubert van Eyck, the painter of the original of our next picture, please compare carefully the picture of Richard II. and this of the Three Maries, looking first at one and then at the other.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the Angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE VAN EYCKS Before passing to Hubert van Eyck, the painter of the original of our next picture, please compare carefully the picture of Richard II. and this of the Three Maries, looking first at one and then at the other.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, to see the Sepulchre.

see with attention

From this reading And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the Angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, to see the Sepulchre.

taking care or paying attention

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examine and note the similarities or differences of

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the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

the first light of day

From this reading In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, to see the Sepulchre.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, to see the Sepulchre.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the Angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the Angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the Angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, to see the Sepulchre.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

Flemish painter who was a founder of the Flemish school of painting and who pioneered modern techniques of oil painting (1390-1441)

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in a faithful manner

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE VAN EYCKS Before passing to Hubert van Eyck, the painter of the original of our next picture, please compare carefully the picture of Richard II. and this of the Three Maries, looking first at one and then at the other.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the Angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the Angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the Angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

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From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

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From this reading THE VAN EYCKS Before passing to Hubert van Eyck, the painter of the original of our next picture, please compare carefully the picture of Richard II. and this of the Three Maries, looking first at one and then at the other.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

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inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people

From this reading His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

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terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the Angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

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From this reading In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, to see the Sepulchre.

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From this reading THE VAN EYCKS Before passing to Hubert van Eyck, the painter of the original of our next picture, please compare carefully the picture of Richard II. and this of the Three Maries, looking first at one and then at the other.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, to see the Sepulchre.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

the force of workers available

From this reading His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

immediately following in time or order

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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belonging to the speaker and others

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an artist who paints

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the act of passing from one state or place to the next

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(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

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a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

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give pleasure to or be pleasing to

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especially fine or decorative clothing

From this reading His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

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especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the Angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, to see the Sepulchre.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the Angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

a chamber that is used as a grave

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

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From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the Angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

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in or at that place or location

From this reading And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the Angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

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in the direction of

From this reading In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, to see the Sepulchre.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the Angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

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go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, to see the Sepulchre.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.

a Caucasian

From this reading His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The subject of the visit of the Maries to the Sepulchre is, of course, well known to you, but let us read the beautiful passage from St. Matthew telling of it, that we may see how faithfully in every detail it was followed by Hubert van Eyck.