used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a glance prophetic, Joseph looked into this new year and shook his head saying slowly, "The signs are full of portent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROSES AND IRIS AND TEARS In full vestments of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea stood beside the moonlit pool in the garden of Lazarus.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The hand-washing and hymn-singing and feasting on roast lamb in bitter sauce, was over for another twelvemonth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With a glance prophetic, Joseph looked into this new year and shook his head saying slowly, "The signs are full of portent.
Arimathea
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From this reading ROSES AND IRIS AND TEARS In full vestments of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea stood beside the moonlit pool in the garden of Lazarus.
next to; at the side of
From this reading ROSES AND IRIS AND TEARS In full vestments of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea stood beside the moonlit pool in the garden of Lazarus.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The hand-washing and hymn-singing and feasting on roast lamb in bitter sauce, was over for another twelvemonth.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading "Thy heart hath a burden?"
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Darkness doth seem to gather over Israel."
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading Darkness doth seem to gather over Israel."
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading The hand-washing and hymn-singing and feasting on roast lamb in bitter sauce, was over for another twelvemonth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The hand-washing and hymn-singing and feasting on roast lamb in bitter sauce, was over for another twelvemonth.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading ROSES AND IRIS AND TEARS In full vestments of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea stood beside the moonlit pool in the garden of Lazarus.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading ROSES AND IRIS AND TEARS In full vestments of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea stood beside the moonlit pool in the garden of Lazarus.
assemble or get together
From this reading Darkness doth seem to gather over Israel."
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading With a glance prophetic, Joseph looked into this new year and shook his head saying slowly, "The signs are full of portent.
hand-washing
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From this reading The hand-washing and hymn-singing and feasting on roast lamb in bitter sauce, was over for another twelvemonth.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "Thy heart hath a burden?"
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading With a glance prophetic, Joseph looked into this new year and shook his head saying slowly, "The signs are full of portent.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Thy heart hath a burden?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With a glance prophetic, Joseph looked into this new year and shook his head saying slowly, "The signs are full of portent.
hymn-singing
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From this reading The hand-washing and hymn-singing and feasting on roast lamb in bitter sauce, was over for another twelvemonth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROSES AND IRIS AND TEARS In full vestments of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea stood beside the moonlit pool in the garden of Lazarus.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With a glance prophetic, Joseph looked into this new year and shook his head saying slowly, "The signs are full of portent.
IRISnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading ROSES AND IRIS AND TEARS In full vestments of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea stood beside the moonlit pool in the garden of Lazarus.
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading Darkness doth seem to gather over Israel."
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading ROSES AND IRIS AND TEARS In full vestments of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea stood beside the moonlit pool in the garden of Lazarus.
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading The hand-washing and hymn-singing and feasting on roast lamb in bitter sauce, was over for another twelvemonth.
LazarusnounUS /ˈlæzərəs/
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 ROSES AND IRIS AND TEARS In full vestments of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea stood beside the moonlit pool in the garden of Lazarus.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading With a glance prophetic, Joseph looked into this new year and shook his head saying slowly, "The signs are full of portent.
moonlitadjectiveUS /ˈmuːnlɪt/
lighted by moonlight
From this reading ROSES AND IRIS AND TEARS In full vestments of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea stood beside the moonlit pool in the garden of Lazarus.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading With a glance prophetic, Joseph looked into this new year and shook his head saying slowly, "The signs are full of portent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROSES AND IRIS AND TEARS In full vestments of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea stood beside the moonlit pool in the garden of Lazarus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The hand-washing and hymn-singing and feasting on roast lamb in bitter sauce, was over for another twelvemonth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The hand-washing and hymn-singing and feasting on roast lamb in bitter sauce, was over for another twelvemonth.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading ROSES AND IRIS AND TEARS In full vestments of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea stood beside the moonlit pool in the garden of Lazarus.
portentnounUS /ˈpɔːrtent/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading With a glance prophetic, Joseph looked into this new year and shook his head saying slowly, "The signs are full of portent.
propheticadjectiveUS /prəˈfetɪk/
foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
From this reading With a glance prophetic, Joseph looked into this new year and shook his head saying slowly, "The signs are full of portent.
roastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading The hand-washing and hymn-singing and feasting on roast lamb in bitter sauce, was over for another twelvemonth.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading ROSES AND IRIS AND TEARS In full vestments of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea stood beside the moonlit pool in the garden of Lazarus.
SanhedrinnounUS /ˌsænˈhiːdrɪn/
the supreme judicial and ecclesiastical council of ancient Jerusalem
From this reading ROSES AND IRIS AND TEARS In full vestments of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea stood beside the moonlit pool in the garden of Lazarus.
saucenounUS /sɔːs/
flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
From this reading The hand-washing and hymn-singing and feasting on roast lamb in bitter sauce, was over for another twelvemonth.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading With a glance prophetic, Joseph looked into this new year and shook his head saying slowly, "The signs are full of portent.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Darkness doth seem to gather over Israel."
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading With a glance prophetic, Joseph looked into this new year and shook his head saying slowly, "The signs are full of portent.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading With a glance prophetic, Joseph looked into this new year and shook his head saying slowly, "The signs are full of portent.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading With a glance prophetic, Joseph looked into this new year and shook his head saying slowly, "The signs are full of portent.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading ROSES AND IRIS AND TEARS In full vestments of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea stood beside the moonlit pool in the garden of Lazarus.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading ROSES AND IRIS AND TEARS In full vestments of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea stood beside the moonlit pool in the garden of Lazarus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROSES AND IRIS AND TEARS In full vestments of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea stood beside the moonlit pool in the garden of Lazarus.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With a glance prophetic, Joseph looked into this new year and shook his head saying slowly, "The signs are full of portent.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Thy heart hath a burden?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Darkness doth seem to gather over Israel."
twelvemonthnoun
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The hand-washing and hymn-singing and feasting on roast lamb in bitter sauce, was over for another twelvemonth.
vestmentsnounUS /ˈvestments/
plural of “vestment” — gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy
From this reading ROSES AND IRIS AND TEARS In full vestments of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea stood beside the moonlit pool in the garden of Lazarus.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hand-washing and hymn-singing and feasting on roast lamb in bitter sauce, was over for another twelvemonth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a glance prophetic, Joseph looked into this new year and shook his head saying slowly, "The signs are full of portent.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading With a glance prophetic, Joseph looked into this new year and shook his head saying slowly, "The signs are full of portent.
