Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading This, however, did not come about for a number of months.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This, however, did not come about for a number of months.

later than; following

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

anew

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As he went he inquired of travelers along the way for one Jesus, a Galilean Prophet.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

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

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

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

From this reading As he went he inquired of travelers along the way for one Jesus, a Galilean Prophet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

past form of “calm” — make calm or still

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading This, however, did not come about for a number of months.

an ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

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

From this reading This, however, did not come about for a number of months.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This, however, did not come about for a number of months.

inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

an inhabitant of Galilee (an epithet of Jesus Christ)

From this reading Shortly after the storm, the Galilean Prophet had gone on a long pilgrimage, rumor only telling where.

an area of northern Israel; formerly the northern part of Palestine and the ancient kingdom of Israel; the scene of Jesus's ministry

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Shortly after the storm, the Galilean Prophet had gone on a long pilgrimage, rumor only telling where.

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

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

the natural process by which the body repairs itself

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

toward home

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This, however, did not come about for a number of months.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading As he went he inquired of travelers along the way for one Jesus, a Galilean Prophet.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Shortly after the storm, the Galilean Prophet had gone on a long pilgrimage, rumor only telling where.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading This, however, did not come about for a number of months.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

not any; not one

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This, however, did not come about for a number of months.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading This, however, did not come about for a number of months.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Shortly after the storm, the Galilean Prophet had gone on a long pilgrimage, rumor only telling where.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As he went he inquired of travelers along the way for one Jesus, a Galilean Prophet.

and nothing more

From this reading Shortly after the storm, the Galilean Prophet had gone on a long pilgrimage, rumor only telling where.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

above and across; more than

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading Shortly after the storm, the Galilean Prophet had gone on a long pilgrimage, rumor only telling where.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading Shortly after the storm, the Galilean Prophet had gone on a long pilgrimage, rumor only telling where.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Shortly after the storm, the Galilean Prophet had gone on a long pilgrimage, rumor only telling where.

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

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

a certificate whose value is recognized by the payer and payee; scrip is not currency but may be convertible into currency

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

for a short time

From this reading Shortly after the storm, the Galilean Prophet had gone on a long pilgrimage, rumor only telling where.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Shortly after the storm, the Galilean Prophet had gone on a long pilgrimage, rumor only telling where.

(Judaism) a shawl with a ritually knotted fringe at each corner; worn by Jews at morning prayer

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Shortly after the storm, the Galilean Prophet had gone on a long pilgrimage, rumor only telling where.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

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

From this reading This, however, did not come about for a number of months.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location

From this reading As he went he inquired of travelers along the way for one Jesus, a Galilean Prophet.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

engaged in war

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading THE LITTLE TALLITH After Jael, the fisherman, had seen the warring waves of the Sea of Galilee calmed by an exercise of universal power, self-centered, the desire of his heart had been to see again the childhood friend he had called king.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As he went he inquired of travelers along the way for one Jesus, a Galilean Prophet.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As he went he inquired of travelers along the way for one Jesus, a Galilean Prophet.

at the time that

From this reading Moved by his great hope for the healing of Sara and impatient at long delay, Jael, when he chanced to hear that Jesus had turned his face homeward, forsook his nets, and burdened by no more possessions than his staff and the scrip he hung over his shoulder, he set out on the Damascus road leading north.

in or at the place that

From this reading Shortly after the storm, the Galilean Prophet had gone on a long pilgrimage, rumor only telling where.