Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Save for its size it is not better than a tomb across Kedron!"

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

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Earlier in the evening the Procurator had entered his luxurious apartment and casting aside his purple robe had exclaimed, "The wrath of Jove on Jerusalem.

on or to one side

From this reading Earlier in the evening the Procurator had entered his luxurious apartment and casting aside his purple robe had exclaimed, "The wrath of Jove on Jerusalem.

plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading "Methinks it is a mountain of bees swarming and buzzing.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Save for its size it is not better than a tomb across Kedron!"

noisy like the sound of a bee

From this reading "Methinks it is a mountain of bees swarming and buzzing.

object formed by a mold

From this reading Earlier in the evening the Procurator had entered his luxurious apartment and casting aside his purple robe had exclaimed, "The wrath of Jove on Jerusalem.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Earlier in the evening the Procurator had entered his luxurious apartment and casting aside his purple robe had exclaimed, "The wrath of Jove on Jerusalem.

past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Earlier in the evening the Procurator had entered his luxurious apartment and casting aside his purple robe had exclaimed, "The wrath of Jove on Jerusalem.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Earlier in the evening the Procurator had entered his luxurious apartment and casting aside his purple robe had exclaimed, "The wrath of Jove on Jerusalem.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Earlier in the evening the Procurator had entered his luxurious apartment and casting aside his purple robe had exclaimed, "The wrath of Jove on Jerusalem.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Earlier in the evening the Procurator had entered his luxurious apartment and casting aside his purple robe had exclaimed, "The wrath of Jove on Jerusalem.

king of Judea who (according to the New Testament) tried to kill Jesus by ordering the death of all children under age two in Bethlehem (73-4 BC)

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

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

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

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

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

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

From this reading Save for its size it is not better than a tomb across Kedron!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Save for its size it is not better than a tomb across Kedron!"

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Save for its size it is not better than a tomb across Kedron!"

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading Earlier in the evening the Procurator had entered his luxurious apartment and casting aside his purple robe had exclaimed, "The wrath of Jove on Jerusalem.

(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus

From this reading Earlier in the evening the Procurator had entered his luxurious apartment and casting aside his purple robe had exclaimed, "The wrath of Jove on Jerusalem.

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From this reading Save for its size it is not better than a tomb across Kedron!"

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

the person who Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb; this miracle caused the enemies of Jesus to begin the plan to put him to death

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

having a long handle

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading Earlier in the evening the Procurator had entered his luxurious apartment and casting aside his purple robe had exclaimed, "The wrath of Jove on Jerusalem.

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

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Methinks it is a mountain of bees swarming and buzzing.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading "Methinks it is a mountain of bees swarming and buzzing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "A tomb?" one of his guests repeated questioningly.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

(Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

the Roman procurator of Judea who ordered that Jesus be crucified (died in AD 36)

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

a person authorized to act for another

From this reading Earlier in the evening the Procurator had entered his luxurious apartment and casting aside his purple robe had exclaimed, "The wrath of Jove on Jerusalem.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading Earlier in the evening the Procurator had entered his luxurious apartment and casting aside his purple robe had exclaimed, "The wrath of Jove on Jerusalem.

in a curious and questioning manner

From this reading "A tomb?" one of his guests repeated questioningly.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

recurring again and again

From this reading "A tomb?" one of his guests repeated questioningly.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading Earlier in the evening the Procurator had entered his luxurious apartment and casting aside his purple robe had exclaimed, "The wrath of Jove on Jerusalem.

except for; apart from

From this reading Save for its size it is not better than a tomb across Kedron!"

the place where some action occurs

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Save for its size it is not better than a tomb across Kedron!"

a very small spot

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading "Methinks it is a mountain of bees swarming and buzzing.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Save for its size it is not better than a tomb across Kedron!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

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

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

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

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading Save for its size it is not better than a tomb across Kedron!"

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

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

during the time that

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ON WITH THE DANCE While Lazarus and Mary were searching the house with their long-handled lamps that not a speck of leaven should remain to defile the Passover, a different scene was being enacted in the Palace of Herod for Pilate and his guests.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading Earlier in the evening the Procurator had entered his luxurious apartment and casting aside his purple robe had exclaimed, "The wrath of Jove on Jerusalem.